{"meta":{"dataset":"known-issues","title":"Wrench.Pro Known Issues clusters — Porsche","level":"make","generated":"2026-09-20","source_freshness":"2026-09-20","source":"NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, grouped by failure theme by Wrench.Pro","source_url":"https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls","license":"CC BY 4.0 (derived data); underlying NHTSA records are US public domain","license_url":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/license","citation":"Wrench.Pro (2026). Known Issues clusters — Porsche [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues","schema_url":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues#schema","method_url":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/methodology#known-issues","fields":["year","make","make_slug","model","model_slug","cluster_id","label","component_code","complaint_count","date_range","source_complaint_count","reviewed_at","quote_1_odi","quote_1_text","quote_2_odi","quote_2_text","quote_3_odi","quote_3_text","vehicle_page","data_page"]},"rows":[{"year":2018,"make":"Porsche","make_slug":"porsche","model":"Macan","model_slug":"macan","cluster_id":"macan-2018-brake-pedal-travel","label":"Brake pedal travel distance","component_code":"SERVICE BRAKES","complaint_count":2,"date_range":"2019-03 → 2021-12","source_complaint_count":31,"reviewed_at":"2026-07-20","quote_1_odi":"11189825","quote_1_text":"I PURCHASED THIS PORSCHE MACAN BASIC MODEL FROM A PORSCHE DEALERSHIP IN DESTIN IN OCT 2018 WITH 4,000 MILES, CERTIFIED PRE OWNED. THE BRAKE PEDAL HAS TOO MUCH PEDAL TRAVEL. I HAVE TO PUSH THE BRAKE PEDAL DOWN TO FAR BEFORE I FEEL THE BRAKES ENGAGE. I DON'T FEEL SAFE DRIVING THIS…","quote_2_odi":"11444460","quote_2_text":"I purchased this vehicle from The Collection Dealer Coral Gables, Florida. I brought the car in to have them check the brake pedal travel. It seems to me that the brake pedal response to applying the brakes is spongy or too much travel. It feels like the lines have air in them.…","quote_3_odi":"","quote_3_text":"","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2018/porsche/macan","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/porsche"},{"year":2018,"make":"Porsche","make_slug":"porsche","model":"Macan","model_slug":"macan","cluster_id":"macan-2018-headlight-failure","label":"Headlight failure and aim","component_code":"EXTERIOR LIGHTING","complaint_count":2,"date_range":"2019-08 → 2026-02","source_complaint_count":31,"reviewed_at":"2026-07-20","quote_1_odi":"11719315","quote_1_text":"I am writing to formally submit a safety complaint regarding my 2018 Porsche Macan. I have experienced a significant issue with the vehicle’s headlights, which I believe poses a serious safety risk. Description of the Issue: The headlights on my 2018 Porsche Macan have failed…","quote_2_odi":"11245710","quote_2_text":"2018 PORSCHE MACAN. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DIM LIGHTING SETTING BEING A SAFETY HAZARD. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE HEADLIGHTS APPEARED TO BE POINTING IN A DOWNWARD POSITION. *J'S","quote_3_odi":"","quote_3_text":"","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2018/porsche/macan","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/porsche"},{"year":2018,"make":"Porsche","make_slug":"porsche","model":"Macan","model_slug":"macan","cluster_id":"macan-2018-airbag-occupancy-sensor","label":"Passenger airbag occupancy sensor fault","component_code":"AIR BAGS","complaint_count":10,"date_range":"2021-05 → 2026-03","source_complaint_count":31,"reviewed_at":"2026-07-20","quote_1_odi":"11570051","quote_1_text":"The passenger airbag light always indicates that no one is sitting in the passenger seat even when it is occupied. This is apparently the same issue other 2018 Porsche Macan's have had but for some reason my car is not included. This is the same as the AMA2 airbag/SRS Fault -…","quote_2_odi":"11418038","quote_2_text":"Front Passenger Seat occupancy sensor mat recall has not been remedy by my porsche dealership within a reasonable amount of time. I have made several attempts, calls, emails, and subsequently reached out to Porsche customer services and Porsche USA --- all advising someone will…","quote_3_odi":"","quote_3_text":"","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2018/porsche/macan","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/porsche"},{"year":2018,"make":"Porsche","make_slug":"porsche","model":"Macan","model_slug":"macan","cluster_id":"macan-2018-fuel-pump-leak","label":"Fuel pump leak and fuel odor","component_code":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE","complaint_count":5,"date_range":"2020-03 → 2026-06","source_complaint_count":31,"reviewed_at":"2026-07-20","quote_1_odi":"11742714","quote_1_text":"The contact owns a 2018 Porsche Macan. The contact stated that while the contact's wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact's wife noticed an unusual odor in the interior and the exterior of the vehicle. In addition, the contact inspected the vehicle and noticed a…","quote_2_odi":"11732582","quote_2_text":"My fiancé was driving the car normally on the elevated interstate at about 130 in the morning central time on Monday, April 20 when the suddenly burst into flames! The entire vehicle is destroyed bumper-to-bumper the fuel pump on these models are apparently reason for recalls…","quote_3_odi":"","quote_3_text":"","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2018/porsche/macan","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/porsche"},{"year":2018,"make":"Porsche","make_slug":"porsche","model":"Macan","model_slug":"macan","cluster_id":"macan-2018-steering-column-failure","label":"Steering column and linkage failure","component_code":"STEERING","complaint_count":4,"date_range":"2019-06 → 2025-08","source_complaint_count":31,"reviewed_at":"2026-07-20","quote_1_odi":"11494148","quote_1_text":"The steering of the vehicle completely failed while driving. The steering column detached from the steering rack and steering the vehicle was no longer possible. There was no warning and its only by luck that nobody was killed. The defect was confirmed and repaired by the…","quote_2_odi":"11373022","quote_2_text":"THE FRONT STABILIZER BAR BROKE IN HALF. CAR HAS ONLY 800 MILES ON IT. DEALERSHIP HAS NEVER SEEN THIS BEFORE AND CLAIMS DEFECTIVE STABILIZER BAR. BEING FIXED UNDER WARRANTY. CAR WAS IN MOTION WHEN THIS OCCURRED. THIS WAS ON A CITY STREET.","quote_3_odi":"","quote_3_text":"","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2018/porsche/macan","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/porsche"},{"year":2015,"make":"Porsche","make_slug":"porsche","model":"Macan","model_slug":"macan","cluster_id":"porsche-macan-2015-airbag-occupant-sensor","label":"Passenger occupant detection sensor airbag failure","component_code":"AIR BAGS","complaint_count":5,"date_range":"2017-09 → 2026-05","source_complaint_count":25,"reviewed_at":"2026-08-01","quote_1_odi":"11739185","quote_1_text":"Same passenger airbag issue as what everyone else is reporting! A recall is needed again for this!","quote_2_odi":"11572085","quote_2_text":"Passenger occupancy sensor is not working so airbag will NOT deploy in an accident for the passenger","quote_3_odi":"11539063","quote_3_text":"My passenger occupant detector is faulty and unable to recognize if someone is sitting in that seat, therefore the airbags will not deploy in case of an accident. There has been already a recall on this item for my car, but obviously my car was is affected and my VIN isn’t…","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2015/porsche/macan","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/porsche"},{"year":2015,"make":"Porsche","make_slug":"porsche","model":"Macan","model_slug":"macan","cluster_id":"porsche-macan-2015-coolant-pipe-leak","label":"Engine coolant pipe or hose leak","component_code":"ENGINE","complaint_count":3,"date_range":"2022-10 → 2024-12","source_complaint_count":25,"reviewed_at":"2026-08-01","quote_1_odi":"11630066","quote_1_text":"Coolant pipe burst or started a sudden leak and lost all the coolant while driving. I had to have the vehicle towed and repaired which costed me $2750. Porsche is aware of the problem but does not have a solution, until someone is killed when the vehicle stalls while driving","quote_2_odi":"11574518","quote_2_text":"Coolant venting hose leaking. Apparently, a known problem with Porsche design but nothing has been done about it. It cost me $3,500 to get it fixed after the car stopped in the middle of highway and had to get towed to the Porsche Dealership","quote_3_odi":"11491375","quote_3_text":"On Tuesday, October 18 2022 while driving at normal highway speeds the engine coolant pipe failed and dumped all of my coolant onto the engine and roadway. Red warning lights came on and I pulled over and stoped the car it had to be towed to the Porsche dealership","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2015/porsche/macan","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/porsche"},{"year":2015,"make":"Porsche","make_slug":"porsche","model":"Macan","model_slug":"macan","cluster_id":"porsche-macan-2015-timing-chain-oil-leak","label":"Oil leak from timing chain cover bolts","component_code":"ENGINE","complaint_count":2,"date_range":"2019-10 → 2020-09","source_complaint_count":25,"reviewed_at":"2026-08-01","quote_1_odi":"11353767","quote_1_text":"SURPRISINGLY, I FOUND OIL LEAKS FROM TIMING CHAIN COVER AND OILS ARE LEAKING DOWN DUE TO USING DEFECTIVE ALUMINUM BOLT, WHICH GETS BROWN OFF AND CAUSES THE LEAK. THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE AND MANY MACAN OWNERS ARE EXPERIENCING THE SAME ISSUE, WHICH REQUIRES ENGINE REMOVAL TO REPLACE…","quote_2_odi":"11268319","quote_2_text":"I HAVE DONE EXTENSIVE RESEARCH ON PUBLIC ONLINE FORUMS TO ATTEMP TO TRACE THE ROOT OF AN AGGRESSIVE OIL LEAK THAT COMES FROM A DEFECTIVE DESIGN IN THE BOLTS HOLDING THERE TIMING CHAIN HOUSING","quote_3_odi":"","quote_3_text":"","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2015/porsche/macan","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/porsche"},{"year":2015,"make":"Porsche","make_slug":"porsche","model":"Macan","model_slug":"macan","cluster_id":"porsche-macan-2015-transfer-case-shudder","label":"Transfer case shudder or jerk from a stop","component_code":"POWER TRAIN","complaint_count":5,"date_range":"2019-09 → 2024-03","source_complaint_count":25,"reviewed_at":"2026-08-01","quote_1_odi":"11575653","quote_1_text":"Transfer Case is jerky and hesitant when starting from a stop. Causes the driver to pause when they should be accelerating","quote_2_odi":"11377003","quote_2_text":"SHUDDER FROM A STOP WHEN ACCELERATING. TRANSFER CASE FAILURE. ONTARIO CANADA, NO COVERAGE IN CANADA BUT COVERAGE IN THE USA? THIS SHOULD BE WORLDWIDE","quote_3_odi":"11270642","quote_3_text":"THERE WAS A VIBRATION ON THE CAR EVERY TIME I ACCELERATED FROM A STOP, SEEMS TO ALWAYS HAPPEN BETWEEN 27MPH TO AROUND 30MPH. IT WAS VIBRATING MORE OR LESS DEPENDING ON THE ACCELERATION TYPE, FAST ACCELERATION WILL SHAKE A LITTLE MORE","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2015/porsche/macan","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/porsche"},{"year":2015,"make":"Porsche","make_slug":"porsche","model":"Macan","model_slug":"macan","cluster_id":"porsche-macan-2015-steering-column-play","label":"Steering column play or looseness","component_code":"STEERING","complaint_count":2,"date_range":"2022-11 → 2024-07","source_complaint_count":25,"reviewed_at":"2026-08-01","quote_1_odi":"11605486","quote_1_text":"Steering wheel feels loose. able to wiggle the wheel top to bottom and side to side at leas 1/4-1/2 inch of play","quote_2_odi":"11492972","quote_2_text":"The steering wheel column anchor pin was found shifting and had play. This caused the steering column to be loose in the vertical axis. This is considered a steering column failure and which could become impaired or unavailable during driving, posing a high risk to driver and…","quote_3_odi":"","quote_3_text":"","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2015/porsche/macan","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/porsche"},{"year":2015,"make":"Porsche","make_slug":"porsche","model":"Macan","model_slug":"macan","cluster_id":"porsche-macan-2015-brake-fluid-leak","label":"Brake fluid or hose leak","component_code":"SERVICE BRAKES","complaint_count":2,"date_range":"2019-09 → 2024-03","source_complaint_count":25,"reviewed_at":"2026-08-01","quote_1_odi":"11577902","quote_1_text":"BREAKS FAILED WITHOUT ANY WARNING ALMOST GOT INTO NEAR FATAL ACCIDENT DUE TO FRONT BREAK HOSE LEAK/SNAP (without any warning) MECHANIC HAD ANOTHER PORSHE MACAN TOWED IN WITH SIMILAR PROBLEMS","quote_2_odi":"11252689","quote_2_text":"ABRUPT BRAKE FLUID LEAK. LOST PRESSURE IN SYSTEM AND LEAKAGE AT FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL","quote_3_odi":"","quote_3_text":"","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2015/porsche/macan","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/porsche"},{"year":2022,"make":"Porsche","make_slug":"porsche","model":"Taycan","model_slug":"taycan","cluster_id":"taycan-2022-drivetrain-unintended-gear-shift","label":"Unintended shift to neutral or park while driving","component_code":"POWER TRAIN","complaint_count":19,"date_range":"2022-02 → 2026-04","source_complaint_count":79,"reviewed_at":"2026-08-20","quote_1_odi":"11455183","quote_1_text":"Drive mode for my 2022 Porsche Taycan 4S has been abruptly changing from Drive to either Neutral or Park on its own. Noticed within first week or so of ownership. Primarily has occurred during low to no speed situations (e.g., turning into a parking spot and car switches to…","quote_2_odi":"11476612","quote_2_text":"The car shifted from drive to park twice within a 10 minute drive unexpectedly. Both times occurred while driving under 5 mph and stopped at a traffic light. This is a brand new car with less than 2000 mi on it","quote_3_odi":"","quote_3_text":"","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2022/porsche/taycan","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/porsche"},{"year":2022,"make":"Porsche","make_slug":"porsche","model":"Taycan","model_slug":"taycan","cluster_id":"taycan-2022-hv-heater-failure","label":"High-voltage cabin heater failure affecting visibility","component_code":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM","complaint_count":12,"date_range":"2022-10 → 2024-01","source_complaint_count":79,"reviewed_at":"2026-08-20","quote_1_odi":"11498168","quote_1_text":"I have 71 documented cases of Porsche Taycan heating systems failing at https://github.com/evstatus/PorscheTaycan/issues/1  The issue affects all Taycan models going as far back as 2020.  This is a safety issue that requires that the car be flatbed towed when the heating system…","quote_2_odi":"11504074","quote_2_text":"High voltage heater unit stopped working.  Unable to defog front windshield leading to dangerous loss of visibility, in addition to unable to heat cabin.  I see LOTS of similar reports online.  At dealer, awaiting part which will take weeks","quote_3_odi":"","quote_3_text":"","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2022/porsche/taycan","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/porsche"},{"year":2022,"make":"Porsche","make_slug":"porsche","model":"Taycan","model_slug":"taycan","cluster_id":"taycan-2022-propulsion-loss-turtle-mode","label":"Sudden loss of propulsion with turtle icon warning","component_code":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","complaint_count":10,"date_range":"2022-10 → 2026-04","source_complaint_count":79,"reviewed_at":"2026-08-20","quote_1_odi":"11603667","quote_1_text":"While driving on the freeway at 65 mph, the vehicle suddenly began to quickly decelerate.  Pressing the  accelerator pedal had no effect.  The car behind me quickly swerved to avoid hitting me. I was able to maneuver the car onto the shoulder and very slowly exited the freeway.…","quote_2_odi":"11622110","quote_2_text":"While driving on the city streets, the vehicle would not accelerate properly.  At a stop sign, when pressing the accelerator, the vehicle started to jerk forward slowly and would not accelerate properly.  A turtle started to flash on the cluster display.  Trying to get to a safe…","quote_3_odi":"","quote_3_text":"","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2022/porsche/taycan","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/porsche"},{"year":2022,"make":"Porsche","make_slug":"porsche","model":"Taycan","model_slug":"taycan","cluster_id":"taycan-2022-mobile-charger-fire-recall","label":"Mobile charger cable overheating and fire risk","component_code":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:CHARGING:CABLE/CORD:ACCESSORY","complaint_count":6,"date_range":"2022-07 → 2025-06","source_complaint_count":79,"reviewed_at":"2026-08-20","quote_1_odi":"11590645","quote_1_text":"On 3/26/23 my 2022 Porsche Taycan Turbo self-ignited in our garage and created a lithium fire literally incinerating itself and completely destroying 3 other cars, the garage and approximately 35% of our home. The resulting fire filled the home with smoke, soot and required us…","quote_2_odi":"11596570","quote_2_text":"The Porsche EV Charger started an electrical fire in the wall of my garage while charging on May 21st 2024.  The charger melted as a result.  On the way to take my car to the dealership the dash became very hot to the touch as well.  Fast forward to today, my car is still at the…","quote_3_odi":"","quote_3_text":"","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2022/porsche/taycan","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/porsche"},{"year":2022,"make":"Porsche","make_slug":"porsche","model":"Taycan","model_slug":"taycan","cluster_id":"taycan-2022-airbag-recall-no-remedy","label":"Airbag recall with no repair remedy available","component_code":"AIR BAGS","complaint_count":2,"date_range":"2025-08 → 2025-09","source_complaint_count":79,"reviewed_at":"2026-08-20","quote_1_odi":"11681845","quote_1_text":"The passenger-side airbag sensor in my 2022 Porsche Taycan GTS has been malfunctioning continuously since I purchased the car as a Certified Pre-Owned vehicle from Park Place Porsche Dallas. The car displays repeated warnings to “Contact your dealer for assistance,” and the…","quote_2_odi":"11688467","quote_2_text":"The contact owns a 2022 Porsche Taycan. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V221000 (Air Bags). The contact called a dealer about the recall and was advised that there was no part yet available for the recall repair. The contact called the manufacturer…","quote_3_odi":"","quote_3_text":"","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2022/porsche/taycan","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/porsche"},{"year":2022,"make":"Porsche","make_slug":"porsche","model":"Taycan","model_slug":"taycan","cluster_id":"taycan-2022-infotainment-screen-blackout","label":"PCM infotainment screen blackout while driving","component_code":"EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT","complaint_count":3,"date_range":"2022-08 → 2022-10","source_complaint_count":79,"reviewed_at":"2026-08-20","quote_1_odi":"11477194","quote_1_text":"My 2022 Taycan does not show to be one included in the electrical issue recall, however I am experiencing the center screen going dark while driving. Only had the car a little over a week, and it has happen twice, both times on the freeway.  Not going slow or stopping, about…","quote_2_odi":"11487362","quote_2_text":"When driving the vehicle, the center console screen (the Porsche Communication Manager), spontaneously went blank/black.  The screen appeared to reboot while the car was on and froze with the word \"PORSCHE\" across the center screen.  The screen inoperable while the car was in…","quote_3_odi":"","quote_3_text":"","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2022/porsche/taycan","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/porsche"},{"year":2022,"make":"Porsche","make_slug":"porsche","model":"Taycan","model_slug":"taycan","cluster_id":"taycan-2022-adas-false-activation","label":"ADAS false emergency braking and lane departure events","component_code":"FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING, LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS","complaint_count":3,"date_range":"2024-04 → 2025-12","source_complaint_count":79,"reviewed_at":"2026-08-20","quote_1_odi":"11585086","quote_1_text":"On two separate occasions under similar conditions, the vehicle initiated emergency braking due to a false collision warning. Both cases occurred at the same location. I was in the center lane facing into the afternoon sun waiting to turn left into a parking lot at a full stop.…","quote_2_odi":"11676380","quote_2_text":"My Porsche Taycan unexpectedly applies the brakes on its own while traveling at highway speeds and flashes a red warning message instructing me to take control of the steering wheel, even though both of my hands are already on the wheel. This is extremely dangerous because…","quote_3_odi":"","quote_3_text":"","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2022/porsche/taycan","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/porsche"},{"year":2022,"make":"Porsche","make_slug":"porsche","model":"Taycan","model_slug":"taycan","cluster_id":"taycan-2022-electrical-system-error-shutdown","label":"Electrical system error causing vehicle shutdown in traffic","component_code":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STEERING, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","complaint_count":7,"date_range":"2022-02 → 2025-09","source_complaint_count":79,"reviewed_at":"2026-08-20","quote_1_odi":"11688268","quote_1_text":"On 9/18/2025, while driving at approximately 45 mph on a busy road called Hualapai in Las Vegas, Nevada, my Porsche Taycan suddenly displayed “Electrical system error – Park vehicle in a safe place”. The car immediately slammed to a stop in live traffic. I heard a loud thump…","quote_2_odi":"11507680","quote_2_text":"I was driving at high speed on the freeway when, suddenly and without warning, the vehicle lost all power. A message reading “Electrical System Error Park Vehicle in a Safe Place”. I was able to glide across five lanes in rush hour traffic to the breakdown lane","quote_3_odi":"","quote_3_text":"","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2022/porsche/taycan","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/porsche"},{"year":2021,"make":"Porsche","make_slug":"porsche","model":"Taycan","model_slug":"taycan","cluster_id":"taycan-2021-engine-control-error-power-loss","label":"\"Engine Control Error\" sudden loss of propulsion while driving","component_code":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM","complaint_count":26,"date_range":"2021-03 → 2026-03","source_complaint_count":69,"reviewed_at":"2026-08-21","quote_1_odi":"11419756","quote_1_text":"While driving i experienced a sudden loss of power, I was traveling on an interstate going approximately 75 mph when the car suddenly and without warning came to a sudden stop by itself causing multiple cars to swerve and endangering myself and multiple other drivers","quote_2_odi":"11630200","quote_2_text":"Vehicle LOST PROPULSION while driving on the road.  The motor (traction inverter) abruptly started to vibrate very aggressively, then the error warning \"ENGINE CONTROL ERROR\" flashed on the cluster display. The car immediately stopped responding to the gas/drive pedal and…","quote_3_odi":"11538108","quote_3_text":"Owned the car for 6 months and driving down highway and car just shuts off, limited braking and no accelerator.  Coasts to a stop and then stops in the middle of the highway.  My daughter and i were almost killed by the car behind us.  Had to run across highway to get to safety","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2021/porsche/taycan","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/porsche"},{"year":2021,"make":"Porsche","make_slug":"porsche","model":"Taycan","model_slug":"taycan","cluster_id":"taycan-2021-brake-failure","label":"Brake pressure loss and regenerative braking transition failure","component_code":"SERVICE BRAKES","complaint_count":7,"date_range":"2021-09 → 2024-09","source_complaint_count":69,"reviewed_at":"2026-08-21","quote_1_odi":"11509792","quote_1_text":"The brakes fail in wet conditions.  Porsche Taycan has 2 brake systems- light braking is regenerative braking (converting mechanical energy into electricity) and for heavier braking the mechanical disc brakes take over  IN THIS FAILURE SITUATION in wet conditions pressing the…","quote_2_odi":"11617777","quote_2_text":"I stepped on the brake pedal to slow it down and to my surprise the brake pedal went all the way down to the floor! I had no brakes and gaining speed, my first thought was if the brakes had failed I would either crash the car against the freeway sidewalks or try to find a place…","quote_3_odi":"11433024","quote_3_text":"The vehicle would loose braking pressure after a few minutes of driving. This occurred when the vehicle transitions from regenerative braking to standard braking. Dealer states it is a problem with the brake booster","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2021/porsche/taycan","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/porsche"},{"year":2021,"make":"Porsche","make_slug":"porsche","model":"Taycan","model_slug":"taycan","cluster_id":"taycan-2021-cabin-heater-failure","label":"Cabin heater and defroster failure causing visibility impairment","component_code":"VISIBILITY/WIPER","complaint_count":5,"date_range":"2022-12 → 2023-12","source_complaint_count":69,"reviewed_at":"2026-08-21","quote_1_odi":"11507742","quote_1_text":"On December 29, 2022, the heater unit in the car failed. This caused ice to form on the inside of the car, all windows. Winter in Chicago. Dealer said they are aware of other Tacans having this came issue but there are no parts available and could be 4 to 6 weeks for parts","quote_2_odi":"11499717","quote_2_text":"The heating unit and defrosting unit fail on the Porsche Taycans. I have seen this in other Porsche Taycans and it is nearly impossible to see through the windshield when it fails. I had to cautiously limp it to a Porsche dealership due to not being able to see out of the front…","quote_3_odi":"","quote_3_text":"","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2021/porsche/taycan","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/porsche"},{"year":2021,"make":"Porsche","make_slug":"porsche","model":"Taycan","model_slug":"taycan","cluster_id":"taycan-2021-charging-fire","label":"Charging equipment thermal event and fire during home charging","component_code":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:CHARGING:CABLE/CORD:ACCESSORY","complaint_count":2,"date_range":"2023-08 → 2024-09","source_complaint_count":69,"reviewed_at":"2026-08-21","quote_1_odi":"11538414","quote_1_text":"While charging the vehicle at a reduced rate (30 amps out of a 40 amp maximum) there was a thermal event in the outlet box that the Mobile Charger Connect was plugged into. There were no witnesses to the event, but it was later noticed that the wall around the outlet was…","quote_2_odi":"11613405","quote_2_text":"Sunday September 8 I plugged my Taycan into my charger at approxmately 1PM. Later  I went into my garage approximately 3PM to get something, and it was filled with smoke. After extinguishing the fire, I noticed the cause was the PLUG attached to the Porsche charger had caurght…","quote_3_odi":"","quote_3_text":"","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2021/porsche/taycan","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/porsche"},{"year":2021,"make":"Porsche","make_slug":"porsche","model":"Taycan","model_slug":"taycan","cluster_id":"taycan-2021-adas-false-warnings","label":"Forward collision and ADAS false activation or speed control error","component_code":"FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS","complaint_count":5,"date_range":"2021-08 → 2022-07","source_complaint_count":69,"reviewed_at":"2026-08-21","quote_1_odi":"11476728","quote_1_text":"Driving at night at ~72 mph on a 65 mph divided highway with no traffic nearby the Collision Warning message appeared on the dash and the car noticeably slowed perhaps 5-10 mph. Then the msg cleared itself and the trip was completed otherwise uneventfully","quote_2_odi":"11458091","quote_2_text":"The Taycan offers what Porsche calls Porsche Innodrive (PID). PID once activated, the car uses navigation information and road signs to automatically adjust the vehicle's speed to the maximum speed limit of the road. In some locations, the vehicle abruptly reduces its speed…","quote_3_odi":"11430353","quote_3_text":"I am getting a warning and sometimes unwanted braking. the warning is  that driver must assume control but this happens when I have all the driver's assist features turned off. on a recent 1500 mile road trip this fault happened at least 10 times at highway speeds","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2021/porsche/taycan","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/porsche"},{"year":2021,"make":"Porsche","make_slug":"porsche","model":"Taycan","model_slug":"taycan","cluster_id":"taycan-2021-recall-24v732-parts-delay","label":"NHTSA recall 24V732000 repair parts unavailability","component_code":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM","complaint_count":3,"date_range":"2024-10 → 2025-10","source_complaint_count":69,"reviewed_at":"2026-08-21","quote_1_odi":"11658531","quote_1_text":"The contact owns a 2021 Porsche Taycan. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V732000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the…","quote_2_odi":"11620025","quote_2_text":"Mfgr unable to remedy NHSTA 24V215  Risk of fire is unacceptable to leave unaddressed for this long","quote_3_odi":"","quote_3_text":"","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2021/porsche/taycan","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/porsche"},{"year":2021,"make":"Porsche","make_slug":"porsche","model":"Taycan","model_slug":"taycan","cluster_id":"taycan-2021-backup-camera-parkassist","label":"Rearview camera image distortion and Park Assist system faults","component_code":"BACK OVER PREVENTION: CAMERA SYSTEM","complaint_count":4,"date_range":"2021-08 → 2021-12","source_complaint_count":69,"reviewed_at":"2026-08-21","quote_1_odi":"11431492","quote_1_text":"The rear camera required by the DOT presents a distorted image making objects appear farther away than they actually are.   The problem is a commonly discussed topic as an issue with the camera software on multiple Taycan Forums","quote_2_odi":"11429450","quote_2_text":"I continuously get 2 messages when I start the car: \"Rear Cross Traffic Alert Not Available\" and \"ParkAssist not available\".  The biggest problem is that when this happens, the rear camera does not work while in reverse. This has caused several near accidents for me","quote_3_odi":"","quote_3_text":"","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2021/porsche/taycan","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/porsche"},{"year":2020,"make":"Porsche","make_slug":"porsche","model":"Taycan","model_slug":"taycan","cluster_id":"taycan-2020-recall-not-completed","label":"Open recall campaigns not completed by dealer","component_code":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM","complaint_count":4,"date_range":"2024-06 → 2026-08","source_complaint_count":91,"reviewed_at":"2026-08-27","quote_1_odi":"11695449","quote_1_text":"The contact owns a 2020 Porsche Taycan. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V732000 (Electrical System) after owning the vehicle for a week","quote_2_odi":"11674481","quote_2_text":"I brought my vehicle in to a Porsche dealer on May 24th 2025 for a noise coming from the front right wheel area. There were some other issues but those were not safety related. They stated the vehicle has an open recall campaign for a brake hose","quote_3_odi":"11592599","quote_3_text":"I was notified of APB6 recall and received a mailing suggesting I don't use the charger and that I should buy an aftermarket charger and would be reimbursed","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2020/porsche/taycan","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/porsche"},{"year":2020,"make":"Porsche","make_slug":"porsche","model":"Taycan","model_slug":"taycan","cluster_id":"taycan-2020-backup-camera-distortion","label":"Backup camera image distortion","component_code":"BACK OVER PREVENTION","complaint_count":3,"date_range":"2021-09 → 2024-01","source_complaint_count":91,"reviewed_at":"2026-08-27","quote_1_odi":"11563037","quote_1_text":"The rear view camera on all Taycan models and years are unsafe and unusable as they are so wide angled that you can not reliably use them as it is almost impossible to see anything","quote_2_odi":"11438189","quote_2_text":"The backup camera is highly distorted and it is difficult to see what is in the distance (more than 10 ft) from the rear of the car. I have had multiple incidents where I almost hit someone who was walking up the street past my driveway entrance","quote_3_odi":"","quote_3_text":"","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2020/porsche/taycan","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/porsche"},{"year":2020,"make":"Porsche","make_slug":"porsche","model":"Taycan","model_slug":"taycan","cluster_id":"taycan-2020-tire-delamination","label":"Tire sidewall delamination and cracking","component_code":"TIRES","complaint_count":2,"date_range":"2023-08 → 2026-06","source_complaint_count":91,"reviewed_at":"2026-08-27","quote_1_odi":"11745976","quote_1_text":"I have had two delaminations of my tires, one in August 2023, and one just this week - June 2026. Pictures are attached. Both tires had more than 50% tread left, and the tread was delaminating from the sidewall","quote_2_odi":"11536851","quote_2_text":"On March 30, 2023 I had my winter tires and wheels changed out for my summer tires and wheels Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 in sizes 265/35ZR21 101Y XLand 305/30ZR21 104Y XL. At the time, I had about 25,000 miles on the car, and perhaps 15,000 miles on the summer tires","quote_3_odi":"","quote_3_text":"","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2020/porsche/taycan","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/porsche"},{"year":2020,"make":"Porsche","make_slug":"porsche","model":"Taycan","model_slug":"taycan","cluster_id":"taycan-2020-sudden-power-loss","label":"Sudden loss of propulsion while driving","component_code":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM","complaint_count":65,"date_range":"2020-10 → 2026-06","source_complaint_count":91,"reviewed_at":"2026-08-27","quote_1_odi":"11720540","quote_1_text":"While driving the vehicle, an error message (Engine Control Error) will pop up. The car will come to an immediate stop…forcing the driver to shut off car and restart it. This has happened multiple times and in one instance occurred on the highway","quote_2_odi":"11418935","quote_2_text":"While driving normally on a highway, the car suddenly reported \"Electrical System Error, Stop vehicle in a safe place\", which is followed by a complete loss of power, even pressed on acceleration pedal","quote_3_odi":"11414731","quote_3_text":"WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AT C. 55MPH IN MODERATE TRAFFIC, THE CAR LOST ALL MOTOR POWER AND STARED TO COAST TO A STANDSTILL. AN ERROR WAS ON THE DISPLAY SAYING 'DRIVE SYSTEM CONTROL FAULT - PARK VEHICLE SAFELY","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2020/porsche/taycan","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/porsche"},{"year":2020,"make":"Porsche","make_slug":"porsche","model":"Taycan","model_slug":"taycan","cluster_id":"taycan-2020-fca-false-braking","label":"Forward collision avoidance system false activation","component_code":"FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE","complaint_count":4,"date_range":"2022-06 → 2025-12","source_complaint_count":91,"reviewed_at":"2026-08-27","quote_1_odi":"11582465","quote_1_text":"On three separate occasions over the past year, my car's emergency collision avoidance system was triggered, (an alarm sounded, a red symbol was on my dash, and the brakes locked), erroneously","quote_2_odi":"11601648","quote_2_text":"Vehicle randomly thinks that I’m about to be in a collision when nothing is in front of me. This causes the vehicle to just stop and almost causes me to have an accident","quote_3_odi":"11471268","quote_3_text":"In the center of the lane on a straight highway, vehicle will suddenly brake without warning. There are no vehicles ahead. A warning light comes on the dash and says “Driver Control Required,” yet both my hands are on the steering wheel","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2020/porsche/taycan","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/porsche"},{"year":2020,"make":"Porsche","make_slug":"porsche","model":"Taycan","model_slug":"taycan","cluster_id":"taycan-2020-brake-pedal-loss","label":"Brake pedal loss and rotor coating failure","component_code":"SERVICE BRAKES","complaint_count":3,"date_range":"2022-05 → 2026-06","source_complaint_count":91,"reviewed_at":"2026-08-27","quote_1_odi":"11745252","quote_1_text":"My 2020 Porsche Taycan 4S (VIN [XXX]) has a recurring, dangerous brake failure that remains unresolved after multiple dealer repair attempts. At low speed, the automatic emergency braking system activates on its own and begins decelerating the car","quote_2_odi":"11465879","quote_2_text":"After the most recent recalls were repaired (all software) on my vehicle the brakes in the car were terrible. Soft /dead pedal feel. I almost rear ended other cars multiple times wen braking at slow speeds","quote_3_odi":"11735150","quote_3_text":"The tungsten carbide coating on the PSCB (Porsche Surface Coated Brake) rotors has failed at 44,000 miles. This is not normal wear","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2020/porsche/taycan","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/porsche"},{"year":2017,"make":"Porsche","make_slug":"porsche","model":"Macan","model_slug":"macan","cluster_id":"macan-2017-timing-chain-cover-bolt-failure","label":"Timing chain cover bolt failure and oil leaks","component_code":"ENGINE","complaint_count":5,"date_range":"2020-12 → 2026-07","source_complaint_count":60,"reviewed_at":"2026-08-28","quote_1_odi":"11752140","quote_1_text":"My 2017 Porsche Macan has a Timing Chain Cover Bolt Failure which has caused leaking oil and may lead to total loss of oil and engine failure. This is a known documented design and manufacturing defect affecting the 3.0L and 3.6L engines","quote_2_odi":"11654627","quote_2_text":"Porsche is making use of aluminum fasteners for important engine components. These fasteners are substandard for the service","quote_3_odi":"11419063","quote_3_text":"On April 26 2021 performed routine oil change and noticed oil leaking from valve cover gasket onto side of engine","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2017/porsche/macan","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/porsche"},{"year":2017,"make":"Porsche","make_slug":"porsche","model":"Macan","model_slug":"macan","cluster_id":"macan-2017-long-brake-pedal-travel","label":"Excessive brake pedal travel","component_code":"SERVICE BRAKES","complaint_count":6,"date_range":"2017-04 → 2019-07","source_complaint_count":60,"reviewed_at":"2026-08-28","quote_1_odi":"11235314","quote_1_text":"PORSCHE MACAN HAS LONG BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL. MANUAL SAYS ONE THING AND REALITY IS ANOTHER. I HAVE HAD CAR TO 2 DIFFERENT DEALERS AND BOTH SAY IT'S NORMAL-TRUST ME IT'S NOT AT ALL SATISFACTORY. IT'S JUST A MATTER OF TIME BEFORE I WILL HAVE AN ACCIDENT GOING INTO GARAGE","quote_2_odi":"10980047","quote_2_text":"I HAVE A 2017 BASE. THE DISTANCE THE BRAKE PEDDLE TRAVELS BEFORE THE BRAKES ENGAGE SEEMS VERY LONG. ABOUT 1/2 WAY DOWN. THE BRAKES THEN WORK FINE. IF I PUMP THE BRAKE ONCE THE PEDDLE SEEM TO RISE TO AN ACCEPTABLE LEVEL AND THE BRAKES SEEM STRONGER","quote_3_odi":"10992795","quote_3_text":"BRAKES ARE VERY SPONGY AND NEEDS TO BE PUMPED TO GET IMPROVED BRAKING. VERY RISKY IN SLOW SPEED DUE TO NO TIME/SPACE TO PUMP THE BRAKE. SEVERAL CLOSE CALLS DURING THE PAST FEW MONTHS. I TOOK THE CAR TO DEALER ON 5/15/17 TO CHECK","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2017/porsche/macan","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/porsche"},{"year":2017,"make":"Porsche","make_slug":"porsche","model":"Macan","model_slug":"macan","cluster_id":"macan-2017-headlight-lens-fogging","label":"Headlight lens fogging and cracking","component_code":"EXTERIOR LIGHTING","complaint_count":4,"date_range":"2023-02 → 2025-10","source_complaint_count":60,"reviewed_at":"2026-08-28","quote_1_odi":"11695816","quote_1_text":"Headlight severe crazing/crackle and DLR module failure. Both Porsche NA and extended warranty fail to cover or take responsibility for this poorly mfr’d part that is dangerous as it limits visibility as well as others seeing you","quote_2_odi":"11544727","quote_2_text":"It was noted there is fogging, spiderweb type cracks, and discoloration on the inside of each headlight lens","quote_3_odi":"11507840","quote_3_text":"The contact owns a 2017 Porsche Macan. The contact stated that the front driver's side headlight failed to illuminate as needed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the front driver's side headlight needed to be replaced","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2017/porsche/macan","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/porsche"},{"year":2017,"make":"Porsche","make_slug":"porsche","model":"Macan","model_slug":"macan","cluster_id":"macan-2017-backup-camera-water-intrusion","label":"Backup camera and park sensor failure from water intrusion","component_code":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, BACK OVER PREVENTION","complaint_count":2,"date_range":"2023-10 → 2026-06","source_complaint_count":60,"reviewed_at":"2026-08-28","quote_1_odi":"11745742","quote_1_text":"this is in regards to NHTSA TSB #ATI-1907. i had this issue repaired by porsche san antonio for over 1k. the problem came back and porsche is trying to charge me again saying there is a design flaw they are aware of but cannot perform work under warranty","quote_2_odi":"11551390","quote_2_text":"The specific concern pertains to the routing of sunroof water drains from the roof to the wheel well of several Porsche vehicles. In this case, the rear water drains are routed directly over fuses and other electronic components within the vehicle","quote_3_odi":"","quote_3_text":"","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2017/porsche/macan","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/porsche"},{"year":2017,"make":"Porsche","make_slug":"porsche","model":"Macan","model_slug":"macan","cluster_id":"macan-2017-airbag-occupancy-sensor-recall","label":"Passenger airbag occupancy sensor faults and recall delays","component_code":"AIR BAGS","complaint_count":20,"date_range":"2019-10 → 2024-12","source_complaint_count":60,"reviewed_at":"2026-08-28","quote_1_odi":"11628935","quote_1_text":"On [XXX] at around 6pm the AIRBAG light displayed in instrument cluster and remained steady after vehicle was placed in motion. I called my nearest service dealer at Porsche Carlsbad and they ran a vehicle diagnosis using their scanning tool","quote_2_odi":"11442198","quote_2_text":"I have been trying to have this recall taken care of by Porsche for the last 4 months. Both Walnut Creek and Livermoore dealers have been unable to do this recall repair leaving the front passenger airbag non-functional as best I can tell","quote_3_odi":"11271737","quote_3_text":"I BOUGHT MY CAR USED THIS MAY 2019 AND THE PASSENGER AIRBAG LIGHT HAS STAYED ON INDICATING THAT IT DOESN'T DETECT ANYONE IN THE SEAT SO IT WON'T DEPLOY IF I GET IN AN ACCIDENT. . I LOOKED UP PORSCHE MACAN RECALLS","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2017/porsche/macan","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/porsche"},{"year":2017,"make":"Porsche","make_slug":"porsche","model":"Macan","model_slug":"macan","cluster_id":"macan-2017-fuel-pump-flange-leak","label":"Fuel pump flange cracks, leaks, and fire risk","component_code":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","complaint_count":5,"date_range":"2021-04 → 2025-11","source_complaint_count":60,"reviewed_at":"2026-08-28","quote_1_odi":"11698028","quote_1_text":"I am submitting this complaint regarding a known safety issue affecting my vehicle. I own a 2017 Porsche [2017 Macan GTS ], and I recently discovered that the fuel pump flange on my car has developed cracks, causing a noticeable fuel odor and potential fuel leakage","quote_2_odi":"11604247","quote_2_text":"The fuel flange failed causing gas to leak from the vehicle and subsequent fumes from the gasoline leaking. The part was recalled by Porsche and repaired, however Porsche was not able to tell me when the repair was done, what was done nor where it was done","quote_3_odi":"11407094","quote_3_text":"I WENT ON A TEST DRIVE ON THIS CAR AND THE CAR CAUGHT FIRE FROM THE ENGINE. I NOTICED AFTER THE FACT THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE VEHICLE FOR FUEL PUMP MALFUNCTION THAT CAN CAUSE FIRE. I'VE CONTACTED PORSCHE ABOUT 15 TIMES AND THEY WONT RETURN MY CALL AT ALL","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2017/porsche/macan","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/porsche"},{"year":2017,"make":"Porsche","make_slug":"porsche","model":"Macan","model_slug":"macan","cluster_id":"macan-2017-power-steering-failure","label":"Power steering failure and rack faults","component_code":"STEERING","complaint_count":6,"date_range":"2021-09 → 2023-11","source_complaint_count":60,"reviewed_at":"2026-08-28","quote_1_odi":"11556849","quote_1_text":"While driving east on I-40 in North Carolina, my power steering catastrophically failed and I had to use all of my arm strength to steer the vehicle. The section of I-40 where this event occurred is extremely curvy (near the Haywood Rest Area) and there is no margin for error","quote_2_odi":"11445828","quote_2_text":"Was driving in a parking lot when I lost all steering ability. Dealership said my vehicle had steering rack malfunction and the whole electronic steering gear had to be replaced","quote_3_odi":"11499845","quote_3_text":"It appears some part of the steering column in my 2017 Macan has failed. The whole steering assembly has about 10mm of give in the vertical direction. This could be a serious safety hazard if the assembly comes completely loose while driving","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2017/porsche/macan","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/porsche"},{"year":2017,"make":"Porsche","make_slug":"porsche","model":"Macan","model_slug":"macan","cluster_id":"macan-2017-brake-failure-unintended-accel","label":"Brake failure and unintended acceleration crashes","component_code":"VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, SERVICE BRAKES","complaint_count":3,"date_range":"2018-09 → 2023-10","source_complaint_count":60,"reviewed_at":"2026-08-28","quote_1_odi":"11551331","quote_1_text":"While driving at approximately 40 mph, traffic began to slow. When I attempted to slow to match traffic conditions, my brake pedal offered almost no resistance and sank to the floor. The car did not slow","quote_2_odi":"11267380","quote_2_text":"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 PORSCHE MACAN. WHILE DRIVING LESS THAN 5 MPH, THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY ACCELERATED AND CRASHED THROUGH THE WALL IN THE CONTACT'S GARAGE. THE VEHICLE ENTERED THE LIVING QUARTERS OF HIS HOME. THERE WAS NO INJURIES","quote_3_odi":"11131005","quote_3_text":"WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING LANE, AT A SHOPPING CENTER WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE, READY TO PUT THE VEHICLE IN PARK, WHEN THE CAR SUDDENLY FELT AS IF IT LOCKED DOWN BRAKES FAILED AND THE ENGINE ACCELERATED OUT OF MY CONTROL HEAD ON INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE PARKED ACROSS A DIVIDER","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2017/porsche/macan","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/porsche"},{"year":2017,"make":"Porsche","make_slug":"porsche","model":"Macan","model_slug":"macan","cluster_id":"macan-2017-transfer-case-failure","label":"Transfer case failure","component_code":"POWER TRAIN","complaint_count":3,"date_range":"2024-06 → 2025-07","source_complaint_count":60,"reviewed_at":"2026-08-28","quote_1_odi":"11622379","quote_1_text":"Porsche Macan has known transfer case problem. Should be recalled. I have a 2017 Macan with 15,000 miles and transfer case bad","quote_2_odi":"11593388","quote_2_text":"When reversing the transfer case has failed causing it to lurch uncontrollably. also when driving at slow speeds in first gear it stumbles causing erratic driving","quote_3_odi":"11673593","quote_3_text":"I was sold a vehicle with the incorrect front brakes, an open recall on airbag and bad transfer case all looked at and confirmed by a dealer","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2017/porsche/macan","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/porsche"},{"year":2019,"make":"Porsche","make_slug":"porsche","model":"Cayenne","model_slug":"cayenne","cluster_id":"cayenne-2019-backup-camera-recall","label":"Rear-view camera failure under back-over recall","component_code":"BACK OVER PREVENTION","complaint_count":3,"date_range":"2021-07 → 2026-07","source_complaint_count":41,"reviewed_at":"2026-08-29","quote_1_odi":"11425366","quote_1_text":"The surround video camera system frequently fails. One, several and sometimes all cameras randomly fail when triggered by placing transmission in reverse to park. Image is replaced by icon of camera with diagonal line through it. The dealer has attempted to fix this problem 4","quote_2_odi":"11752100","quote_2_text":"The contact owns a 2019 Porsche Cayenne. The contact stated that while the vehicle was in reverse(R), the back-over prevention camera failed to provide a rear-view image. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V896000 (Back Over Prevention); and associated","quote_3_odi":"11721015","quote_3_text":"The contact owns a 2019 Porsche Cayenne. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V896000 (Back Over Prevention). The contact called a local dealer and the manufacturer but was advised that the part for the recall repair was not yet available. The contact","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2019/porsche/cayenne","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/porsche"},{"year":2019,"make":"Porsche","make_slug":"porsche","model":"Cayenne","model_slug":"cayenne","cluster_id":"cayenne-2019-sudden-drivetrain-52k","label":"Sudden transmission failure near 52,000 miles","component_code":"POWER TRAIN, UNKNOWN OR OTHER","complaint_count":2,"date_range":"2026-04 → 2026-04","source_complaint_count":41,"reviewed_at":"2026-08-29","quote_1_odi":"11731119","quote_1_text":"At approximately 52,000 miles, the vehicle experienced a sudden catastrophic transmission / driveline failure while in use. The failure created serious concern about safe operation and reliability and left the vehicle disabled or unsafe to continue driving normally. An","quote_2_odi":"11734234","quote_2_text":"sudden total drivetrain failure at 52k mi with no warning, child passenger, prior dealer-documented leak that was not escalated","quote_3_odi":"","quote_3_text":"","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2019/porsche/cayenne","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/porsche"},{"year":2019,"make":"Porsche","make_slug":"porsche","model":"Cayenne","model_slug":"cayenne","cluster_id":"cayenne-2019-lunge-at-stop","label":"Vehicle lunge or lurch when coming to a stop","component_code":"POWER TRAIN, SERVICE BRAKES","complaint_count":3,"date_range":"2021-11 → 2024-08","source_complaint_count":41,"reviewed_at":"2026-08-29","quote_1_odi":"11609566","quote_1_text":"When car downshifts from 2nd gear to 1st gear, it lunges / jerks forward, even as brakes are applied. Porsche mechanic and Porsche Cars North America both indicate nothing is wrong with the transmission. THIS IS A CONSTANT ISSUE. EVERYDAY FOR THE LAST TWO WEEKS. EVERY STOP","quote_2_odi":"11476696","quote_2_text":"The vehicle lurches forward dangerously when coming to a complete stop. The brakes seem to release as the vehicle lurches forward","quote_3_odi":"11439727","quote_3_text":"When braking to a stop, the car lunges forward even when foot is on the brake. This occurs at slower speeds around 5mph right before a dead stop","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2019/porsche/cayenne","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/porsche"},{"year":2019,"make":"Porsche","make_slug":"porsche","model":"Cayenne","model_slug":"cayenne","cluster_id":"cayenne-2019-dash-leather-airbag","label":"Leather dashboard delamination above airbag","component_code":"AIR BAGS, UNKNOWN OR OTHER","complaint_count":11,"date_range":"2025-04 → 2026-07","source_complaint_count":41,"reviewed_at":"2026-08-29","quote_1_odi":"11737472","quote_1_text":"The leather dash is peeling irregularly and will not deploy the passenger airbag properly if vehicle is involved in an accident and could result in death of a passenger. Serious problem with Cayenne SUV’s and Porsche refuses to address the problem with multiple complaints from","quote_2_odi":"11710843","quote_2_text":"SAFETY ASSESSMENT: 2019 Porsche Cayenne S Dashboard Material Failure Vehicle Identification: VIN [XXX] , Current Odometer: 46639 Assessment Date: 12/11/2025 Evaluator: [XXX] , Registered Owner/Operator ________________________________________ EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The dashboard","quote_3_odi":"11655986","quote_3_text":"the dashboard has a fitted leather coating covering the airbag... the leather and its surrounding seals has melted.. almost entirely.. and it is rippled and uneven all around... this is widespread for these models and may cause problems with the airbag in the dash...the airbag","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2019/porsche/cayenne","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/porsche"},{"year":2019,"make":"Porsche","make_slug":"porsche","model":"Cayenne","model_slug":"cayenne","cluster_id":"cayenne-2019-water-pump-vacuum","label":"Water pump seal leak into brake vacuum system","component_code":"SERVICE BRAKES, ENGINE","complaint_count":2,"date_range":"2025-11 → 2026-06","source_complaint_count":41,"reviewed_at":"2026-08-29","quote_1_odi":"11698394","quote_1_text":"While driving my 2019 Porsche Cayenne S on the freeway, the check-engine light came on, followed by a message on the dashboard that read “Engine Control fault – Driving permitted – Visit workshop.” Moments later, the vehicle suddenly lost power and decelerated from about ~75 mph","quote_2_odi":"11747045","quote_2_text":"2019 Porsche Cayenne Turbo (EA825 4.0L V8, VIN [XXX]). Vacuum-actuated water pump seal failure caused coolant infiltration of the vacuum system on two separate occasions during the CPO warranty period. The vacuum system on this engine supplies the brake servo (brake booster) — a","quote_3_odi":"","quote_3_text":"","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2019/porsche/cayenne","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/porsche"},{"year":2019,"make":"Porsche","make_slug":"porsche","model":"Cayenne","model_slug":"cayenne","cluster_id":"cayenne-2019-driver-assist-fault-loop","label":"Driver-assistance system fault message loop","component_code":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE, LANE DEPARTURE","complaint_count":8,"date_range":"2020-02 → 2023-04","source_complaint_count":41,"reviewed_at":"2026-08-29","quote_1_odi":"11306756","quote_1_text":"THERE'S A ELECTRICAL ISSUE WITH THE VEHICLE. PERIODICALLY, THESE ERROR MESSAGES RUN IN A CONTINUES LOOP( ACC NOT AVAILABLE, HIGH BEAM ASSIST NOT AVAILABLE, DRIVING LIGHT CONTROL ERROR, PAS RESTRICTED AND CAMERA SYSTEM RESTRICTED). THE LOCAL DEALERS HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO FIX THE","quote_2_odi":"11462580","quote_2_text":"THERE'S AN ELECTRICAL ISSUE WITH THE VEHICLE (it is an E-Hybrid) with ERROR MESSAGES THAT RUN IN A CONTINUOUS LOOP (ACC NOT AVAILABLE, PAS RESTRICTED, DRIVING LIGHT CONTROL ERROR, HIGH BEAM ASSIST NOT AVAILABLE, LANE KEEP ASSIST RESTRICTED). THE LOCAL DEALER HAS NOT YET BEEN","quote_3_odi":"11425770","quote_3_text":"What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? ACC Radar gats uncalibrated How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? no at all Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2019/porsche/cayenne","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/porsche"},{"year":2019,"make":"Porsche","make_slug":"porsche","model":"Cayenne","model_slug":"cayenne","cluster_id":"cayenne-2019-lithium-battery-shutdown","label":"LiFePO4 auxiliary battery shutdown","component_code":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM","complaint_count":4,"date_range":"2023-03 → 2023-11","source_complaint_count":41,"reviewed_at":"2026-08-29","quote_1_odi":"11540201","quote_1_text":"Porsches with LiFePO4 Lithium batteries (like mine 2019 Cayenne S) have a software/hardware error that causes the battery to incorrectly send a code to the battery management system so that it will suddenly shutdown the battery permanently and will require a full battery","quote_2_odi":"11513665","quote_2_text":"Car died suddenly at a traffic light stop. It was later diagnosed by dealership that the battery and starter have failed","quote_3_odi":"11532271","quote_3_text":"In September 2022 the yellow battery warning light appeared on my dash while my car was still under warranty. Porsche had an open Campaign WMJ9 that involved a software update that resolved the issue. Last month, June, while my car was now out of warranty the same yellow warning","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2019/porsche/cayenne","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/porsche"},{"year":2019,"make":"Porsche","make_slug":"porsche","model":"Cayenne","model_slug":"cayenne","cluster_id":"cayenne-2019-headlight-water-intrusion","label":"Headlight water intrusion and failure","component_code":"EXTERIOR LIGHTING","complaint_count":3,"date_range":"2020-07 → 2025-07","source_complaint_count":41,"reviewed_at":"2026-08-29","quote_1_odi":"11671492","quote_1_text":"Seals around both headlights appear to be improperly/weakly sealed. Water intrusion is coming in from light rain or even a car wash causing entire headlight system to shut off until the moisture dries up often while driving. This vehicle has matrix adaptive led headlights and","quote_2_odi":"11340646","quote_2_text":"MATRIX HEADLIGHTS DO NOT WORK, AT ALL. NIGHTTIME DRIVING IS DANGEROUS WITHOUT THESE HEADLIGHTS","quote_3_odi":"11364031","quote_3_text":"TAILLIGHTS GETTING CONDENSATION","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2019/porsche/cayenne","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/porsche"},{"year":2016,"make":"Porsche","make_slug":"porsche","model":"Cayenne","model_slug":"cayenne","cluster_id":"cayenne-2016-transfer-case-failure","label":"Transfer case slippage and replacement","component_code":"POWER TRAIN","complaint_count":4,"date_range":"2017-11 → 2023-11","source_complaint_count":38,"reviewed_at":"2026-08-30","quote_1_odi":"11525322","quote_1_text":"At slow speed, under acceleration, the transfer case slips, and makes a thumping noise. Over time, the car has poor acceleration when trying to get up to speed with other cars. The dealer has confirmed that this is a problem with Porsche Cayennes. Thank you","quote_2_odi":"11267365","quote_2_text":"42,000 MILES ON THE 2016 CAYENNE GTS. $110,000 ORIGINAL STICKER. TRANSFER CASE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED ($5,000+ CHARGE). SERVICE REP TOLD ME THEY REPLACE 5 TRANSFER CASES EACH WEEK AT JUST THEIR DEALERSHIP. CLEARLY A DEFECT THAT SHOULD BE SUBJECT TO RECALL. HE KNEW IN 5 SECONDS","quote_3_odi":"11042194","quote_3_text":"LAST WEEK I HAD MY CAR FOR 20000 MILE SERVICE AND THE TECHNICIAN NOTICED VIBRATION WITH ACCELERATION AND ADVISED THE TRANSFER CASE BE REPLACED WHICH WAS DONE 10/28. I CONTACTED PORSCHE USA AS I WAS CONCERNED WITH THIS BEING A RELATIVELY NEW VEHICLE AND THE PROBLEM WITH TRANSFER","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2016/porsche/cayenne","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/porsche"},{"year":2016,"make":"Porsche","make_slug":"porsche","model":"Cayenne","model_slug":"cayenne","cluster_id":"cayenne-2016-acceleration-hesitation","label":"Acceleration hesitation on throttle input","component_code":"VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL","complaint_count":4,"date_range":"2018-03 → 2022-05","source_complaint_count":38,"reviewed_at":"2026-08-30","quote_1_odi":"11463632","quote_1_text":"The contact owns a 2016 Porsche Cayenne. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would hesitate to accelerate while depressing the accelerator pedal. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. On one occasion while driving, the failure","quote_2_odi":"11435158","quote_2_text":"When slowing almost to a stop, and then need to accelerate, such as slowing for a yield sign, then trying to merge, vehicle is non responsive to throttle input for at least a second, or more. This has put me and others at risk because I assume I'm going to be able to accelerate","quote_3_odi":"11076124","quote_3_text":"CAR LOST ALL ACCELERATION AND ENGINE SHUT COMPLETELY OFF HAPPENS FREQUENTLY. CAR ON SEPARATE OCCASION SIEVED AND SHOOK VIOLENTLY TO A STOP ON THE ROAD MULTIPLE TIMES","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2016/porsche/cayenne","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/porsche"},{"year":2016,"make":"Porsche","make_slug":"porsche","model":"Cayenne","model_slug":"cayenne","cluster_id":"cayenne-2016-dash-leather-airbag-risk","label":"Dashboard leather shrinkage risks airbag deployment","component_code":"AIR BAGS, UNKNOWN OR OTHER","complaint_count":10,"date_range":"2024-04 → 2026-05","source_complaint_count":38,"reviewed_at":"2026-08-30","quote_1_odi":"11695576","quote_1_text":"passenger side leather covered dashboard delaminated making air bag deployment inpossible","quote_2_odi":"11626837","quote_2_text":"The dashboard leather has shrunk and the staples are beginning to pull out. I have read that this may keep the dashboard airbag from property deploying in the case of an accident. This is a common issue and the dealers are recommending replacement","quote_3_odi":"11608655","quote_3_text":"Dear NHTSA, I am writing to express a serious safety concern regarding the dashboard of my 2016 Porsche Cayenne S. The leather on the dash has begun to shrink and is no longer fitted properly. This misalignment is causing me significant worry about the potential impact on airbag","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2016/porsche/cayenne","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/porsche"},{"year":2016,"make":"Porsche","make_slug":"porsche","model":"Cayenne","model_slug":"cayenne","cluster_id":"cayenne-2016-headlight-condensation","label":"Headlight water condensation and fogging","component_code":"EXTERIOR LIGHTING","complaint_count":6,"date_range":"2016-03 → 2024-09","source_complaint_count":38,"reviewed_at":"2026-08-30","quote_1_odi":"11562147","quote_1_text":"The contact owns a 2016 Porsche Cayenne. The contact stated that water had leaked inside the front driver's side and passenger's side headlamps. The contact stated that the failure caused the headlights to become foggy and significantly dim, reducing the visibility of the","quote_2_odi":"11506274","quote_2_text":"The contact owns a 2016 Porsche Cayenne. The contact stated that moisture was entering the headlights on both sides of the vehicle. Over time, the condensation in the passenger’s side headlight was burned out with a message on the instrument panel. The manufacturer was notified","quote_3_odi":"11455691","quote_3_text":"the driver receives a warning light in the instrument panel left tail light is defective, and then right tail light defective. Some times tail light works and does not when car is in cold weather Was told that both tail lights were defective and would have to be replaced at a","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2016/porsche/cayenne","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/porsche"},{"year":2016,"make":"Porsche","make_slug":"porsche","model":"Cayenne","model_slug":"cayenne","cluster_id":"cayenne-2016-auto-stop-start-lurch","label":"Auto start-stop causes lurch or steering loss","component_code":"STEERING","complaint_count":3,"date_range":"2015-12 → 2019-10","source_complaint_count":38,"reviewed_at":"2026-08-30","quote_1_odi":"10817114","quote_1_text":"AUTO START STOP FUNCTION. WHEN APPROACHING A STOP LIGHT, THE ENGINE WILL SHUT OFF WHILE CAR IS STILL MOVING SLOWLY. YOU LOSE ABILITY TO STEER VEHICLE WHILE MOVING (ALBEIT SLOWLY) WHEN THE AUTO START/STOP FUNCTION ENGAGES. THIS FUNCTION SHOULD ONLY OCCUR WHEN THE CAR IS STOPPED","quote_2_odi":"11081600","quote_2_text":"VEHICLE HAS AUTO ENGINE OFF WHEN STOPPED. FEATURE IS ON BY DEFAULT. DRIVER MUST REMEMBER TO CUT FEATURE OFF EACH TIME VEHICLE IS CRANKED. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS THIS FEATURE HAS BEEN HAZARDOUS. WHEN STOPPING ON OPEN ROAD TO TURN ACROSS TRAFFIC THE STEERING WHEEL BINDS WHEN POWER","quote_3_odi":"11265427","quote_3_text":"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 PORSCHE CAYENNE. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED, IT JUMPED OR LURCHED FORWARD FIVE TO SIX FEET WHILE STOPPED. ON ONE OCCASION, THE VEHICLE LURCHED FORWARD AND SLIGHTLY STRUCK THE CONTACT'S DAUGHTER AFTER SHE HAD DROPPED HER OFF. THERE WERE NO INJURIES","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2016/porsche/cayenne","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/porsche"},{"year":2020,"make":"Porsche","make_slug":"porsche","model":"Cayenne","model_slug":"cayenne","cluster_id":"cayenne-2020-backup-camera-failure","label":"Backup and surround-view camera failure","component_code":"BACK OVER PREVENTION","complaint_count":5,"date_range":"2021-07 → 2026-08","source_complaint_count":23,"reviewed_at":"2026-09-02","quote_1_odi":"11754655","quote_1_text":"The contact owns a 2020 Porsche Cayenne. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V896000 (Back Over Prevention). The contact stated that the rear-view camera became inoperable while reversing and then turned on","quote_2_odi":"11660019","quote_2_text":"Rearview- back up camera works intermittently. Took it to my mechanic replaced battery and camera, back up camera still works intermittently","quote_3_odi":"11427025","quote_3_text":"The back up cameras and surround view have failed multiple times since August 2020. Back up cameras were made mandatory safety equipment requirements for all new cars manufactured after 2018 due to safety concerns","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2020/porsche/cayenne","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/porsche"},{"year":2020,"make":"Porsche","make_slug":"porsche","model":"Cayenne","model_slug":"cayenne","cluster_id":"cayenne-2020-downshift-lurch","label":"Lurch or surge when decelerating to a stop","component_code":"POWER TRAIN, UNKNOWN OR OTHER, SERVICE BRAKES","complaint_count":5,"date_range":"2021-04 → 2026-04","source_complaint_count":23,"reviewed_at":"2026-09-02","quote_1_odi":"11729733","quote_1_text":"My 2020 Porsche Cayenne exhibits a significant and repeatable lurching and abnormal braking pattern each time the vehicle decelerates to a stop. The behavior is consistent and pronounced enough to cause me physical motion sickness on every drive","quote_2_odi":"11626672","quote_2_text":"Everytime when vehicle coming to a stop car lurches forward few feets. It just happens when car downshifts from second to first gear transmission pushes you forward few feets, You just need to be very carefull because it can push you into another vehicle or pedastrian","quote_3_odi":"11414419","quote_3_text":"MY PORSCHE 2020 S HAS BREAKING ISSUES WHEN IN SPORT MODE. WHEN THE CAR DOWNSHIFTS FROM 3RD TO 2ND GEAR, AND 2ND TO 1ST GEAR, THIS IS A SUDDEN JOLT FORWARD OR \"LURGING\" THAT OCCURS EVERY TIME","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2020/porsche/cayenne","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/porsche"},{"year":2020,"make":"Porsche","make_slug":"porsche","model":"Cayenne","model_slug":"cayenne","cluster_id":"cayenne-2020-coolant-water-pump-failure","label":"Coolant system and water pump failure","component_code":"ENGINE","complaint_count":3,"date_range":"2025-06 → 2026-05","source_complaint_count":23,"reviewed_at":"2026-09-02","quote_1_odi":"11740164","quote_1_text":"\"Engine temperature too high. Park vehicle and allow engine to cool\". warning at 50,000 miles which the mechanic says this is a huge problem with all Porsche, Audi and VW due to water coolant changeover valve which fails","quote_2_odi":"11721832","quote_2_text":"A coolant hose located on the top of the engine developed a leak that caused the engine to overheat. It was necessary to remove several components of the engine to reach and replace the leaking hose","quote_3_odi":"11668197","quote_3_text":"There is a major issue with the coolant pump/water pump on the V8 4.0L engine. Every 30,000ish miles I’ve had to have a water pump replaced in my vehicle, Porsche NA claims they redesigned the pump and it fails in the same amount of time","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2020/porsche/cayenne","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/porsche"},{"year":2020,"make":"Porsche","make_slug":"porsche","model":"Cayenne","model_slug":"cayenne","cluster_id":"cayenne-2020-dashboard-delamination","label":"Leather dashboard delamination near airbag","component_code":"AIR BAGS, UNKNOWN OR OTHER","complaint_count":2,"date_range":"2026-06 → 2026-07","source_complaint_count":23,"reviewed_at":"2026-09-02","quote_1_odi":"11749717","quote_1_text":"Porsche dashboard leather shrunk and is bubbling on the entire top where the Airbag sits. I was told that if the vehicle was in an accident the airbag might not deploy correctly. The Porsche dealer looked at it and recommended replacing the entire dashboard!","quote_2_odi":"11746995","quote_2_text":"My 2020 Porsche Cayenne has experienced leather dashboard delamination, with the leather separating, shrinking, and lifting from the dashboard substrate on both the driver and passenger sides","quote_3_odi":"","quote_3_text":"","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2020/porsche/cayenne","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/porsche"},{"year":2020,"make":"Porsche","make_slug":"porsche","model":"Cayenne","model_slug":"cayenne","cluster_id":"cayenne-2020-seat-belt-buckle-failure","label":"Seat belt buckle failure and warning alarm","component_code":"SEAT BELTS","complaint_count":2,"date_range":"2026-04 → 2026-04","source_complaint_count":23,"reviewed_at":"2026-09-02","quote_1_odi":"11734672","quote_1_text":"Seat belt and airbag indication lights and sound alarms remain on and notifying on the dashboard regardless of buckling. It will intermittently stop and start as the car is in motion","quote_2_odi":"11731520","quote_2_text":"The contact owns a 2020 Porsche Cayenne. The contact stated that the front driver’s side seat belt failed to buckle and became unusable. The dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure","quote_3_odi":"","quote_3_text":"","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2020/porsche/cayenne","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/porsche"},{"year":2020,"make":"Porsche","make_slug":"porsche","model":"Cayenne","model_slug":"cayenne","cluster_id":"cayenne-2020-battery-drain-no-start","label":"Battery drain and no-start electrical fault","component_code":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM","complaint_count":2,"date_range":"2022-12 → 2026-08","source_complaint_count":23,"reviewed_at":"2026-09-02","quote_1_odi":"11756293","quote_1_text":"Nearly 25% of the total time I have owned this Certified Pre-Owned vehicle (146 out of 564 days), it has been non-functional and in the shop — roughly 1 out of every 4 days of ownership","quote_2_odi":"11496157","quote_2_text":"beginning in August 2022, I have had repeated problems with the battery in my 2022 Cayenne. if the car is left sitting for approximately 48 hours, the battery dies and must be jumpstarted","quote_3_odi":"","quote_3_text":"","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2020/porsche/cayenne","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/porsche"},{"year":2020,"make":"Porsche","make_slug":"porsche","model":"Macan","model_slug":"macan","cluster_id":"macan-2020-headlight-low-beam-failure","label":"Passenger-side low-beam headlight failure","component_code":"EXTERIOR LIGHTING","complaint_count":14,"date_range":"2025-10 → 2026-08","source_complaint_count":25,"reviewed_at":"2026-09-02","quote_1_odi":"11731323","quote_1_text":"The contact owns a 2020 Porsche Macan. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the passenger’s side headlight failed to illuminate","quote_2_odi":"11730478","quote_2_text":"Problem Description: The low beam on the passenger side headlight has completely stopped working. Daytime running lights (DRLs) and high beams continue to function normally on the affected side","quote_3_odi":"11692442","quote_3_text":"The 2020 (and possibly 2019) Porsche Macan passenger (right) side headlight (low beam only) is failing","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2020/porsche/macan","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/porsche"},{"year":2020,"make":"Porsche","make_slug":"porsche","model":"Macan","model_slug":"macan","cluster_id":"macan-2020-backup-camera-intermittent","label":"Backup camera intermittent failure","component_code":"BACK OVER PREVENTION","complaint_count":4,"date_range":"2020-09 → 2024-06","source_complaint_count":25,"reviewed_at":"2026-09-02","quote_1_odi":"11594876","quote_1_text":"the rear view (and front and side) cameras work intermittently. This makes parking very difficult and when backing out of the driveway you cannot see if there is an object in the vehicle's path","quote_2_odi":"11493669","quote_2_text":"MY 2020 PORSCHE MACAN FROM DELIVERY NEW ON 10/2/2020 HAS EXPERIENCED FAILURE OF BACK-UP CAMERA SYSTEM (A DOT REQUIRED PIECE OF SAFETY EQUIPMENT)","quote_3_odi":"11444288","quote_3_text":"Rear back up camera distortion makes it virtually unusable and like unsafe. Porsche is aware of the issue as it is disclosed on their legal notice at https://www.porsche.com/usa/legal-notice/","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2020/porsche/macan","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/porsche"},{"year":2020,"make":"Porsche","make_slug":"porsche","model":"Macan","model_slug":"macan","cluster_id":"macan-2020-brake-rotor-premature-wear","label":"Premature brake rotor and pad wear with shaking","component_code":"SERVICE BRAKES","complaint_count":2,"date_range":"2022-10 → 2023-05","source_complaint_count":25,"reviewed_at":"2026-09-02","quote_1_odi":"11524520","quote_1_text":"The contact owns a 2020 Porsche Macan. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH and depressing on the brake pedal, the vehicle started shaking abnormally. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed","quote_2_odi":"11490875","quote_2_text":"The 2020 Macan developed extreme shakes with 14,000 miles. I had to replace rear brakes and rotors at 14,000 and fronts brakes and rotors at 21,000 at a cost of $3,000.00. Porsche has denied payment for these defective parts","quote_3_odi":"","quote_3_text":"","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2020/porsche/macan","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/porsche"},{"year":2021,"make":"Porsche","make_slug":"porsche","model":"Cayenne","model_slug":"cayenne","cluster_id":"cayenne-2021-deceleration-lurch","label":"Forward lurch during deceleration downshift","component_code":"POWER TRAIN, SERVICE BRAKES","complaint_count":4,"date_range":"2021-09 → 2022-08","source_complaint_count":21,"reviewed_at":"2026-09-07","quote_1_odi":"11453559","quote_1_text":"While coming to a stop the vehicle lurches around 1200 rpms as the rpms are falling. The vehicle appears to already be in 1st gear when this happens","quote_2_odi":"11439658","quote_2_text":"when decelerating and car is in gear 2 it lurches the car forward while braking, basically fighting the attempt to slow the car down","quote_3_odi":"11433244","quote_3_text":"When the vehicle is decelerating and the transmission is in gear 2 the vehicle will lurch forward interfering/fighting with the normal operation of the brakes","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2021/porsche/cayenne","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/porsche"},{"year":2021,"make":"Porsche","make_slug":"porsche","model":"Cayenne","model_slug":"cayenne","cluster_id":"cayenne-2021-cel-charging-software","label":"Check engine light from charging system software fault","component_code":"UNKNOWN OR OTHER","complaint_count":2,"date_range":"2021-09 → 2021-09","source_complaint_count":21,"reviewed_at":"2026-09-07","quote_1_odi":"11433317","quote_1_text":"On my Porsche Cayenne e-Hybrid model, the check engine light came on at less than 1000 miles","quote_2_odi":"11433048","quote_2_text":"Check engine light thrown intermittently and dealer is unable to reproduce issue","quote_3_odi":"","quote_3_text":"","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2021/porsche/cayenne","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/porsche"},{"year":2021,"make":"Porsche","make_slug":"porsche","model":"Cayenne","model_slug":"cayenne","cluster_id":"cayenne-2021-steering-bolt-failure","label":"Steering bolt loosening and detachment","component_code":"STEERING","complaint_count":2,"date_range":"2022-02 → 2026-06","source_complaint_count":21,"reviewed_at":"2026-09-07","quote_1_odi":"11744923","quote_1_text":"While operating the vehicle, the steering column bolt physically backed out and detached, causing an immediate, complete loss of steering control","quote_2_odi":"11453894","quote_2_text":"The contact stated that while driving from a complete stop, the steering wheel felt loose","quote_3_odi":"","quote_3_text":"","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2021/porsche/cayenne","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/porsche"},{"year":2021,"make":"Porsche","make_slug":"porsche","model":"Cayenne","model_slug":"cayenne","cluster_id":"cayenne-2021-no-start-electrical-fault","label":"No-start electrical fault with no warning indicators","component_code":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM","complaint_count":2,"date_range":"2023-09 → 2026-08","source_complaint_count":21,"reviewed_at":"2026-09-07","quote_1_odi":"11755286","quote_1_text":"Battery completely discharged and the safety switch in the battery malfunctions and battery can not be charged again","quote_2_odi":"11543394","quote_2_text":"I was driving the auto and parked in my garage without any indication of a fault. I attempted to start the car about 30 minutes later and the car would not start and gave an error message that said \"change driver\"","quote_3_odi":"","quote_3_text":"","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2021/porsche/cayenne","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/porsche"},{"year":2021,"make":"Porsche","make_slug":"porsche","model":"Cayenne","model_slug":"cayenne","cluster_id":"cayenne-2021-dashboard-leather-delamination","label":"Dashboard leather delamination near airbag panel","component_code":"AIR BAGS, UNKNOWN OR OTHER","complaint_count":3,"date_range":"2025-06 → 2026-08","source_complaint_count":21,"reviewed_at":"2026-09-07","quote_1_odi":"11759576","quote_1_text":"Over approximately the past month, the leather covering on the dashboard of my 2021 Porsche Cayenne has rapidly begun lifting, buckling, and separating across a substantial portion of the dashboard","quote_2_odi":"11690525","quote_2_text":"I am reporting a safety defect with my 2021 Porsche Cayenne GTS. The leather dashboard is delaminating and lifting away from its underlying structure","quote_3_odi":"11669823","quote_3_text":"Dashboard leather is separating and was told this could affect the airbag deployment in the case of an accident","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2021/porsche/cayenne","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/porsche"},{"year":2014,"make":"Porsche","make_slug":"porsche","model":"Cayenne","model_slug":"cayenne","cluster_id":"porsche-cayenne-2014-fuel-gauge-fault","label":"Fuel gauge inaccuracy and fault warnings","component_code":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","complaint_count":3,"date_range":"2018-11 → 2019-03","source_complaint_count":53,"reviewed_at":"2026-09-07","quote_1_odi":"11183504","quote_1_text":"FUEL GAUGE INACCURACY. FUEL GAUGE DANCING THEN SHOWS FUEL GAUGE FAULT","quote_2_odi":"11144814","quote_2_text":"FUEL GUAGE ERROR EVEN WHEN TANK IS MORE THAN HALF FULL, FUEL GAUGE ERROR POPS UP INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING","quote_3_odi":"11173586","quote_3_text":"WHILE DRIVING ON THE CITY STREET FOR ABOUT 10 MINUTES WHEN A MESSAGE \"FAULT-FUEL GAUGE\" POPPED UP ON MY INSTRUMENT CLUSTER","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2014/porsche/cayenne","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/porsche"},{"year":2014,"make":"Porsche","make_slug":"porsche","model":"Cayenne","model_slug":"cayenne","cluster_id":"porsche-cayenne-2014-water-intrusion-lighting","label":"Water intrusion causing rear lighting failure","component_code":"EXTERIOR LIGHTING","complaint_count":4,"date_range":"2018-06 → 2024-09","source_complaint_count":53,"reviewed_at":"2026-09-07","quote_1_odi":"11614240","quote_1_text":"Last week I took my car to car wash, After that my right passenger side light went off. water went in the rear sound control module and I lost sound too","quote_2_odi":"11502368","quote_2_text":"The contact owns a 2014 Porsche Cayenne. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed while depressing the brake pedal, the brake lights became inoperable","quote_3_odi":"11452844","quote_3_text":"After going through the car wash, I lost my rear brake lights and rear running lights. Still have the third brake light","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2014/porsche/cayenne","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/porsche"},{"year":2014,"make":"Porsche","make_slug":"porsche","model":"Cayenne","model_slug":"cayenne","cluster_id":"porsche-cayenne-2014-sunroof-shatter","label":"Panoramic sunroof spontaneous shattering","component_code":"STRUCTURE","complaint_count":2,"date_range":"2015-11 → 2023-09","source_complaint_count":53,"reviewed_at":"2026-09-07","quote_1_odi":"11545095","quote_1_text":"The sunroof exploded going down the highway for no reason. It exploded from the inside outward","quote_2_odi":"10806392","quote_2_text":"ON 11/19/2015 AT APPROX 7:20AM WHILE DRIVING THE PANORAMIC SUNROOF EMPLODED ON IT'S OWN, NOTHING HIT IT FROM THE OUTSIDE OR INSIDE","quote_3_odi":"","quote_3_text":"","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2014/porsche/cayenne","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/porsche"},{"year":2014,"make":"Porsche","make_slug":"porsche","model":"Cayenne","model_slug":"cayenne","cluster_id":"porsche-cayenne-2014-accel-lag-emissions-fix","label":"Acceleration lag following diesel emissions fix","component_code":"VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL","complaint_count":3,"date_range":"2018-06 → 2019-10","source_complaint_count":53,"reviewed_at":"2026-09-07","quote_1_odi":"11267682","quote_1_text":"HUGE LAG WHEN PRESSING ON ACCELERATION PETAL WHEN PULLING OUT INTO TRAFFIC FROM A STOP. IT DOES NOT HAPPEN EVERY TIME. IT IS INTERMITTENT","quote_2_odi":"11267685","quote_2_text":"HUGE LAG WHEN PRESSING ON ACCELERATION PETAL WHEN PULLING OUT INTO TRAFFIC FROM A STOP. IT DOES NOT HAPPEN EVERY TIME. IT IS INTERMITTENT. IT SEEMS TO HAPPEN MORE FREQUENTLY WHEN YOU ARE TURNING RIGHT","quote_3_odi":"11101214","quote_3_text":"PORSCHE DIESEL EMISSION COMPLIANT FIX: - PORSCHE WAS REQUIRED TO APPLY EMISSION FIX TO 2014 CAYENNE DIESEL - DIESEL EMISSION SETTLEMENT REQUIREMENT IS THE EMISSION FIX \"..WILL NOT RESULT IN ANY NOTICEABLE CHANGES TO THE DRIVING CHARACTERISTICS..\"","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2014/porsche/cayenne","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/porsche"},{"year":2014,"make":"Porsche","make_slug":"porsche","model":"Cayenne","model_slug":"cayenne","cluster_id":"porsche-cayenne-2014-dashboard-leather-airbag","label":"Dashboard leather shrinkage exposing airbag path","component_code":"AIR BAGS, UNKNOWN OR OTHER","complaint_count":8,"date_range":"2024-10 → 2025-06","source_complaint_count":53,"reviewed_at":"2026-09-07","quote_1_odi":"11666724","quote_1_text":"Posche dashboard leather coming apart at the staples. I was informed that if involved in an accident the airbags might not deploy. The Porsche dealer inspected and recommended replacing it","quote_2_odi":"11636428","quote_2_text":"Leather dashboard is shrinking. The cut out for the passenger airbag is no longer in line and will likely result in the airbag not deploying correctly","quote_3_odi":"11627071","quote_3_text":"Leather of the dashboard began to shrink on both driver and passenger sides. The shrunk leather exposed metal staples used to keep it in place and disfigured the passenger airbag compartment","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2014/porsche/cayenne","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/porsche"},{"year":2014,"make":"Porsche","make_slug":"porsche","model":"Cayenne","model_slug":"cayenne","cluster_id":"porsche-cayenne-2014-transfer-case-shudder","label":"Transfer case failure causing acceleration shudder","component_code":"POWER TRAIN","complaint_count":18,"date_range":"2017-08 → 2022-12","source_complaint_count":53,"reviewed_at":"2026-09-07","quote_1_odi":"11172294","quote_1_text":"FAILURE OF TRANSFER CASE IN TRANSMISSION AT 74000 MILES. THIS IS A WELL DESCRIBED PROBLEM AND THERE ARE HUNDREDS OF SIMILAR COMPLAINTS ON THE INTERNET IN PORSCHE CAYENNES","quote_2_odi":"11245306","quote_2_text":"COMMON PROBLEM, THE TRANFER CASE BREAKS DOWN CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL WHILE DRIVING. AS A RESULT OF THE PROBLEM THE VEHICLE CAN LURCH FORWARD AND ALSO FAIL TO ACCELERATE CAUSING SAFETY ISSUES","quote_3_odi":"11015983","quote_3_text":"CAR RATTLES AND SHAKES SIGNIFICANTLY (ESPECIALLY THE REAR WHEELS) DURING ACCELERATION. TOOK THE CAR TO DEALER INFORMED ME THAT IT IS THE 'TRANSFER BOX' THAT HAS FAILED AND IT IS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH THIS CAR","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2014/porsche/cayenne","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/porsche"},{"year":2014,"make":"Porsche","make_slug":"porsche","model":"Cayenne","model_slug":"cayenne","cluster_id":"porsche-cayenne-2014-diesel-fuel-stall","label":"Diesel fuel system stall and no-start","component_code":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","complaint_count":3,"date_range":"2014-01 → 2024-05","source_complaint_count":53,"reviewed_at":"2026-09-07","quote_1_odi":"11589558","quote_1_text":"Catastrophic failure of Bosch CP4 high-pressure fuel pump in my 2014 Porsche Diesel Cayenne. Resulted in metal shavings/shrapnel throughout entire fuel system. Car abruptly stalled while pulling out of parking lot and was unable to restart","quote_2_odi":"10561242","quote_2_text":"THE CAR WOULD NOT START AFTER MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS. THE SUV NEEDED TO BE TOWED TO THE NEAREST DEALERSHIP. THEY SAID THE FUEL GELLED AND RECOMMENDED THAT \"I\" HAVE THE FUEL STATION PLACE THE 'CORRECT ADDITIVE' TO THE DIESEL FUEL","quote_3_odi":"10695223","quote_3_text":"I WAS EXITING THE HIGHWAY INTO A REST AREA, AND AT ABOUT 30-35MPH THE CAR'S ENGINE SUDDENLY CUT OUT. ALL THE DASHBOARD WARNING LIGHTS LIT UP, THE POWER STEERING FAILED, AND EVEN WITH THE BRAKE TO THE FLOOR THE CAR WOULD BARELY SLOW DOWN","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2014/porsche/cayenne","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/porsche"},{"year":2011,"make":"Porsche","make_slug":"porsche","model":"Cayenne","model_slug":"cayenne","cluster_id":"2011-porsche-cayenne-transfer-case-failure","label":"Transfer case failure and jerking","component_code":"POWER TRAIN","complaint_count":16,"date_range":"2015-06 → 2023-05","source_complaint_count":62,"reviewed_at":"2026-09-09","quote_1_odi":"11141928","quote_1_text":"TRANSFER CASE FAILURE. THERE IS AN ACKNOWLEDGMENT BY PORSCHE OF AN ASSOCIATED DEFECT OF THE TRANSFER CASE DESIGN AND A RELATED WORKSHOP BULLETIN (WB) WHEN REPLACING THE TRANSFER CASE","quote_2_odi":"11073089","quote_2_text":"THE TRANSFER CASE IN THIS CAR IS FAILING AT 50,000 MILES LEADING TO POTENTIAL LOCK UP OF WHEELS, AXLES, OR TOTAL BREAKDOWN/SHUTDOWN AT HIGHWAY SPEED IF NOT CORRECTED","quote_3_odi":"11521164","quote_3_text":"I have a 2011 model Porsche Cayenne S. From the service records, I can tell the car has had two transfer cases already replaced and is in need of another","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2011/porsche/cayenne","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/porsche"},{"year":2011,"make":"Porsche","make_slug":"porsche","model":"Cayenne","model_slug":"cayenne","cluster_id":"2011-porsche-cayenne-coolant-pipe-leak","label":"Coolant pipe and tubing leaks","component_code":"ENGINE","complaint_count":4,"date_range":"2015-09 → 2020-01","source_complaint_count":62,"reviewed_at":"2026-09-09","quote_1_odi":"11183714","quote_1_text":"THE COOLANT PIPE DESIGN IS FLAWED. THE BARB IS GLUED AND PRESSED IN THE ALUMINUM BODY. OVER TIME THE GLUE LOSES ITS PROPERTIES AND THE BARB COMES OUT THUS CAUSING MASSIVE COOLANT LEAK AND THE ENGINE CAN OVERHEAT","quote_2_odi":"10762247","quote_2_text":"WHILE DRIVING ON THE ROAD IN A REMOTE NATIONAL PARK, THE TUBING THAT RETURNS COOLANT TO THE ENGINE BLOCK FROM THE RADIATOR ON MY 2011 PORSCHE CAYENNE S COMPLETELY BLEW APART","quote_3_odi":"10949611","quote_3_text":"THE COOLANT PIPE CRACKS AND CAUSE LEAK","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2011/porsche/cayenne","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/porsche"},{"year":2011,"make":"Porsche","make_slug":"porsche","model":"Cayenne","model_slug":"cayenne","cluster_id":"2011-porsche-cayenne-headlight-water-intrusion","label":"Headlight water intrusion","component_code":"EXTERIOR LIGHTING","complaint_count":2,"date_range":"2023-05 → 2025-04","source_complaint_count":62,"reviewed_at":"2026-09-09","quote_1_odi":"11656251","quote_1_text":"The contact owns a 2011 Porsche Cayenne S. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the headlights failed to illuminate properly. The contact stated that there was water intrusion in the headlight housings","quote_2_odi":"11522393","quote_2_text":"2011 Porsche Cayenne S Model- Consumer is writing in reference to Porsche Recall ANB4","quote_3_odi":"","quote_3_text":"","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2011/porsche/cayenne","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/porsche"},{"year":2011,"make":"Porsche","make_slug":"porsche","model":"Cayenne","model_slug":"cayenne","cluster_id":"2011-porsche-cayenne-camshaft-bolt-failure","label":"Camshaft adjuster bolt failure","component_code":"ENGINE","complaint_count":24,"date_range":"2016-08 → 2024-08","source_complaint_count":62,"reviewed_at":"2026-09-09","quote_1_odi":"10956246","quote_1_text":"LATE 2010 TO EARLY 2012 PORSCHE CAYENNE VEHICLES WITH V8 ENGINES HAVE A MANUFACTURING DEFECT WITH BOLTS THAT HOLD THE CAMSHAFT ADJUSTERS. THE WEAK BOLTS IN QUESTION ARE MADE OF ALUMINUM AND HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING FAILURES WHERE THEY SHEER OFF, CAUSING CATASTROPHIC DAMAGE TO THE","quote_2_odi":"11011342","quote_2_text":"THE BOLTS ON THE CAMSHAFT CONTROLLER BROKE INSIDE OF MY ENGINE. WHEN THIS HAPPENED, I WAS DRIVING SOUTHBOUND ON THE 405 FREEWAY IN LOS ANGELES, CA. THE CAR VIOLENTLY JERKED AND THEN STALLED ON THE FREEWAY","quote_3_odi":"11055490","quote_3_text":"THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 PORSCHE CAYENNE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V368000 (ENGINE). THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2011/porsche/cayenne","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/porsche"},{"year":2011,"make":"Porsche","make_slug":"porsche","model":"Cayenne","model_slug":"cayenne","cluster_id":"2011-porsche-cayenne-dash-leather-airbag-shrinkage","label":"Dashboard leather shrinkage near passenger airbag","component_code":"AIR BAGS, UNKNOWN OR OTHER","complaint_count":3,"date_range":"2024-11 → 2024-11","source_complaint_count":62,"reviewed_at":"2026-09-09","quote_1_odi":"11627391","quote_1_text":"The original Porsche leather upper dashboard has shrunk, causing exposed staples, and rippling of the leather , including rippling and bunching of the leather that is covering the passenger dash airbag assembly","quote_2_odi":"11627588","quote_2_text":"Porsche dash material is separating from the substrate of the structure. This material is directly between the airbag and the now loose material on the surface of the dash (leather)","quote_3_odi":"11626222","quote_3_text":"The leather on my Porsche Cayenne dashboard has shrunk and is pulling away from the front of the dashboard","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2011/porsche/cayenne","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/porsche"},{"year":2011,"make":"Porsche","make_slug":"porsche","model":"Cayenne","model_slug":"cayenne","cluster_id":"2011-porsche-cayenne-acceleration-hesitation","label":"Low-speed acceleration hesitation","component_code":"ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, POWER TRAIN","complaint_count":2,"date_range":"2011-05 → 2011-09","source_complaint_count":62,"reviewed_at":"2026-09-09","quote_1_odi":"10401992","quote_1_text":"VEHICLE FAILS TO ACCELERATE FROM A STOP INTERMITTENTLY. VEHICLE HESITATES/ BOGS DOWN FOR 5 TO 8 SECONDS BEFORE ACCELERATING REGARDLESS OF THE THROTTLE POSITION","quote_2_odi":"10423070","quote_2_text":"WHEN ROLLING SLOWLY (<15MPH) 1-2 SECOND STALL/BOG AFTER PRESSING ACCELERATOR BEFORE CAR ACCELERATES, CREATING A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE ESP WHEN MERGING WITH TRAFFIC, CHANGING LANES, ETC","quote_3_odi":"","quote_3_text":"","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2011/porsche/cayenne","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/porsche"},{"year":2011,"make":"Porsche","make_slug":"porsche","model":"Panamera","model_slug":"panamera","cluster_id":"panamera-2011-recall-repair-delays","label":"Recall repair delays and parts backorder","component_code":"ENGINE","complaint_count":6,"date_range":"2017-11 → 2025-06","source_complaint_count":34,"reviewed_at":"2026-09-10","quote_1_odi":"11669179","quote_1_text":"I am reporting an issue with the AH08 recall (NHTSA Campaign 17V368) for my 2011 Porsche Panamera 4S. I experienced the failure on December 27, 2024, while driving on the highway","quote_2_odi":"11054760","quote_2_text":"THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 PORSCHE PANAMERA. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V368000 (ENGINE)","quote_3_odi":"11244503","quote_3_text":"THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 PORSCHE PANAMERA. WHILE REVERSING OUT OF A PARKING LOT, THE UNDERCARRIAGE OF THE VEHICLE WAS DAMAGED BY THE CEMENT PARKING DIVIDER","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2011/porsche/panamera","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/porsche"},{"year":2011,"make":"Porsche","make_slug":"porsche","model":"Panamera","model_slug":"panamera","cluster_id":"panamera-2011-fuel-pump-odor","label":"Fuel pump failure and fuel odor","component_code":"ENGINE, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","complaint_count":2,"date_range":"2020-08 → 2022-01","source_complaint_count":34,"reviewed_at":"2026-09-10","quote_1_odi":"11446698","quote_1_text":"Every time I drive the vehicle for any distance or speed when I park I can smell fuel. The odor is very strong when I park in the garage","quote_2_odi":"11351352","quote_2_text":"THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 PORSCHE PANAMERA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IDLE FOR A FEW MINUTES, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO PLACE THEIR VEHICLE IN DRIVE AND ACCELERATED FORWARD BUT THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SHOOK AND POWERED OFF","quote_3_odi":"","quote_3_text":"","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2011/porsche/panamera","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/porsche"},{"year":2011,"make":"Porsche","make_slug":"porsche","model":"Panamera","model_slug":"panamera","cluster_id":"panamera-2011-water-intrusion-electrical","label":"Water intrusion causing electrical system failure","component_code":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM","complaint_count":3,"date_range":"2014-04 → 2025-08","source_complaint_count":34,"reviewed_at":"2026-09-10","quote_1_odi":"11680216","quote_1_text":"My 2011 Porsche Panamera 4 has water coming through the AC vents. I noticed that the passenger rugs are wet and possibly shorting out my electrical modules","quote_2_odi":"10584992","quote_2_text":"THE HORN ON MY 2011 PORSCHE PANAMERA STOPPED WORKING. I DID NOT KNOW UNTIL I NEEDED TO USE IT TO AVOID A POTENTIAL ACCIDENT","quote_3_odi":"","quote_3_text":"","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2011/porsche/panamera","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/porsche"},{"year":2011,"make":"Porsche","make_slug":"porsche","model":"Panamera","model_slug":"panamera","cluster_id":"panamera-2011-camshaft-adjuster-bolt-failure","label":"Camshaft adjuster bolt failure and engine stall","component_code":"ENGINE","complaint_count":12,"date_range":"2012-09 → 2023-03","source_complaint_count":34,"reviewed_at":"2026-09-10","quote_1_odi":"10933749","quote_1_text":"THE ENGINE OF MY PORSCHE PANAMERA WENT INTO A TOTAL FAILURE BECAUSE OF FAULTY DESIGN/PARTS BY THE MANUFACTURER (I.E. SCREWS BROKE INSIDE THE CAMSHAFT/BLOCK)","quote_2_odi":"10780826","quote_2_text":"THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 PORSCHE PANAMERA. WHILE DRIVING 35 -40 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE SPEED DROPPED TO 10 MPH. THE ENGINE POWER REDUCED WARNING LIGHT AND THE TRACTION CONTROL DISABLED WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL","quote_3_odi":"10476565","quote_3_text":"THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 PORSCHE PANAMERA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESTART AND WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2011/porsche/panamera","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/porsche"},{"year":2011,"make":"Porsche","make_slug":"porsche","model":"Panamera","model_slug":"panamera","cluster_id":"panamera-2011-power-steering-brake-loss","label":"Engine power loss with steering and brake loss","component_code":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC), ENGINE","complaint_count":3,"date_range":"2014-04 → 2016-03","source_complaint_count":34,"reviewed_at":"2026-09-10","quote_1_odi":"10852613","quote_1_text":"EARLIER THIS YEAR, I WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY AT 55 MPH, MY 2011 PORSCHE PANAMERA'S ENGINE LOST POWER AND POWER STEERING,. ELECTRONIC SYSTEM SEEMED TO HAVE POWER, BATTERY WAS NOT DEAD BUT ENGINE WAS DEAD RESULTING IN LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND BRAKES","quote_2_odi":"10851162","quote_2_text":"I WAS DRIVING APPROX. AT 55 MPH, ENGINE LOST POWER, LOST POWER STEERING, BRAKES FELT LIKE HAVING NO POWER AND IT WAS VERY DIFFICULT TO BRAKE","quote_3_odi":"","quote_3_text":"","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2011/porsche/panamera","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/porsche"},{"year":2012,"make":"Porsche","make_slug":"porsche","model":"Cayenne","model_slug":"cayenne","cluster_id":"porsche-cayenne-2012-seat-memory-malfunction","label":"Power seat and comfort entry malfunction","component_code":"SEATS","complaint_count":2,"date_range":"2012-02 → 2019-10","source_complaint_count":36,"reviewed_at":"2026-09-10","quote_1_odi":"11270126","quote_1_text":"POWER DRIVERS SEAT MOVED FORE/AFT AND UP/DOWN WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY ON 10.22.2019 ON ITS OWN. MOVING DRIVER AWAY FROM CONTACT WITH EITHER BRAKE OR GAS PEDAL AND A UNNATURALLY LONG REACH TO STEERING WHEEL","quote_2_odi":"10449465","quote_2_text":"I RECENTLY PURCHASED PORSCHE CAYENNE S 2012 AND I'M HAPPY ABOUT THE SUV BUT THE COMFORT ENTRY FEATURE DOES NOT WORK ALL THE TIME SO I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND DEALER ALSO ACKNOWLEDGED THE PROBLEM BUT DIDN'T OFFER ANY SOLUTION","quote_3_odi":"","quote_3_text":"","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2012/porsche/cayenne","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/porsche"},{"year":2012,"make":"Porsche","make_slug":"porsche","model":"Cayenne","model_slug":"cayenne","cluster_id":"porsche-cayenne-2012-transfer-case-failure","label":"Transfer case failure during acceleration","component_code":"POWER TRAIN","complaint_count":19,"date_range":"2017-02 → 2022-11","source_complaint_count":36,"reviewed_at":"2026-09-10","quote_1_odi":"11321883","quote_1_text":"THE TRANSFER CASE IS FAULTY. IT WAS REPLACED AT 26,000 MILES AND NOW IT IS ACTING THE SAME WAY AGAIN AT 48.000 MILES. I WAS ENTERING THE HWY AND THE CAR JUMPED FORWARD AND SUDDENLY LOST POWER BEFORE JUMPING INTO GEAR","quote_2_odi":"11157213","quote_2_text":"THE PORSCHE DEALER INFORMED ME THE BUMPING NOISE WHILE ACCELERATING IS THE TRANSFER CASE. IT IS A COMMON PROBLEM ON ALL 2012 CAYENNE CARS. THE TRANSFER CASE WILL MAKE THE BUMPING NOISE WHEN ACCELERATING","quote_3_odi":"11066573","quote_3_text":"IT IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM FOR 2011+ CAYENNE THAT HAS THE TRANSFER CASE PROBLEM. THE CAR WON'T ACCELERATE SMOOTHLY DURING 1-2 GEAR AND 3-4-5 GEAR. IT IS VERY DANGEROUS WHILE TRYING TO MERGE ON THE FREEWAY","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2012/porsche/cayenne","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/porsche"},{"year":2012,"make":"Porsche","make_slug":"porsche","model":"Cayenne","model_slug":"cayenne","cluster_id":"porsche-cayenne-2012-camshaft-bolt-failure","label":"Camshaft adjuster bolt failure","component_code":"ENGINE","complaint_count":6,"date_range":"2012-08 → 2020-12","source_complaint_count":36,"reviewed_at":"2026-09-10","quote_1_odi":"11329783","quote_1_text":"I HAVE A 2012 PORSCHE CAYENNE S HYBRID. IT IS SUFFERING FROM THE DEFECT DESCRIBED IN THIS RECALL CAMPAIGN: 17V36800. THE BOLTS THAT HOLD THE CAMSHAFT IN PLACE HAVE SHEARED OFF","quote_2_odi":"10469096","quote_2_text":"THE ENGINE OF MY PORSCHE CAYENNE TURBO WAS SHUT OFF COMPLETELY WHILE TURNING LEFT ON A TWO-LANE HIGHWAY. THE OPPOSITE CAR HAD TO VEERED OFF TO AVOID COLLISION. THE CAR KEPT MOVING FORWARD UNTIL IT HIT THE CURB","quote_3_odi":"11054502","quote_3_text":"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 PORSCHE CAYENNE S. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V368000 (ENGINE). THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2012/porsche/cayenne","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/porsche"},{"year":2012,"make":"Porsche","make_slug":"porsche","model":"Cayenne","model_slug":"cayenne","cluster_id":"porsche-cayenne-2012-airbag-dash-trim","label":"Airbag deployment and dashboard trim wear","component_code":"AIR BAGS","complaint_count":3,"date_range":"2016-07 → 2024-12","source_complaint_count":36,"reviewed_at":"2026-09-10","quote_1_odi":"11632899","quote_1_text":"Porsche dashboard leather shrunk and staples pulled out around passenger side airbag. I was told that if the vehicle was in an accident the airbag might not deploy correctly","quote_2_odi":"10884797","quote_2_text":"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 (NA) PORSCHE CAYENNE TURBO. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING","quote_3_odi":"11246515","quote_3_text":"DASH BOARD LEATHER IS PEELING AND SHRINKING","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2012/porsche/cayenne","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/porsche"},{"year":2012,"make":"Porsche","make_slug":"porsche","model":"Cayenne","model_slug":"cayenne","cluster_id":"porsche-cayenne-2012-hybrid-electrical-faults","label":"Hybrid drivetrain and electrical system faults","component_code":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM","complaint_count":3,"date_range":"2017-03 → 2019-06","source_complaint_count":36,"reviewed_at":"2026-09-10","quote_1_odi":"11165314","quote_1_text":"THIS VEHICLE SUFFERS UNKNOWN HYBRID SYSTEM FAILURE. IT CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO LOSE POWER ABRUPTLY WHILE IN MOTION ON THE HIGHWAY OR ON A CITY STREET WITHOUT ANY PRIOR WARNING","quote_2_odi":"10960415","quote_2_text":"GPS MALFUNCTION WHILE DRIVING , SERVICE TEST NO ERROR CODE BUT VISIBLE GPS MALFUNCTION ! MANUFACTURE CAN'T IDENTIFY THE PROBLEM SUGGEST TO REPLACE THE NEW PCM","quote_3_odi":"11217457","quote_3_text":"HYBRID DEFAULT MULTIPLE TIMES IN PAST YEARS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM? FAULT GENERATOR CHECK ENGINE LIGHT","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2012/porsche/cayenne","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/porsche"},{"year":2013,"make":"Porsche","make_slug":"porsche","model":"Cayenne","model_slug":"cayenne","cluster_id":"cayenne-2013-driver-seat-belt-unlatch","label":"Driver seat belt unlatching during use","component_code":"SEAT BELTS","complaint_count":3,"date_range":"2020-03 → 2024-08","source_complaint_count":40,"reviewed_at":"2026-09-10","quote_1_odi":"11609423","quote_1_text":"Just purchased this vehicle from an independent dealer. Each time I test drove the vehicle, I put my seat belt on and after a few seconds of driving the driver's seat belt would come unlatched","quote_2_odi":"11331553","quote_2_text":"THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT UNLATCHES, EVEN WHEN IT APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN PROPERLY LATCHED AND I PULL ON IT TO CONFIRM THAT IT IS LATCHED. THIS HAPPENS WHETHER OR NOT THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION","quote_3_odi":"11315886","quote_3_text":"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 PORSCHE CAYENNE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO SECURE THE DRIVER'S SEAT BELT BUCKLE INTO THE RECEIVER, THE SEAT BELT FAILED TO LATCH. THE FAILURE RECURRED MULTIPLE TIMES","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2013/porsche/cayenne","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/porsche"},{"year":2013,"make":"Porsche","make_slug":"porsche","model":"Cayenne","model_slug":"cayenne","cluster_id":"cayenne-2013-fuel-gauge-malfunction","label":"Fuel gauge misreading fuel level","component_code":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","complaint_count":3,"date_range":"2015-03 → 2019-10","source_complaint_count":40,"reviewed_at":"2026-09-10","quote_1_odi":"10695146","quote_1_text":"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 PORSCHE CAYENNE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS REFUELED, THE FUEL GAUGE REGISTERED AS FULL AND REMAINED ON THE SAME LEVEL AFTER DRIVING 90 MILES OR MORE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE FUEL LEVEL WOULD DROP DRASTICALLY WITHOUT WARNING","quote_2_odi":"11269283","quote_2_text":"FUEL GAUGE MALFUNCTION,ENGINE LIGHT GOES ON,THE VEHICLE THEN HESITATED AND JERKS WHEN I DRIVE IT IN MOTION","quote_3_odi":"11258537","quote_3_text":"VEHCILE IS SHOWING FAULTY FUEL GAUGE AND SUSPENSION NEEDS TO BE REPLACED","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2013/porsche/cayenne","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/porsche"},{"year":2013,"make":"Porsche","make_slug":"porsche","model":"Cayenne","model_slug":"cayenne","cluster_id":"cayenne-2013-dash-leather-airbag-misalignment","label":"Leather dashboard cover misalignment over airbag","component_code":"AIR BAGS, UNKNOWN OR OTHER","complaint_count":6,"date_range":"2024-07 → 2026-04","source_complaint_count":40,"reviewed_at":"2026-09-10","quote_1_odi":"11684455","quote_1_text":"The factory leather dashboard has detached/ungluded in places both on the driver and passenger side. Now the dashboard cover in the passenger area does not properly line up and has bubbled up on top of the passenger air bag door","quote_2_odi":"11636420","quote_2_text":"Leather dashboard cover is separating from the dashboard with staples being pulled up. I am concerned the airbag in the dash may deploy improperly and/or dangerously","quote_3_odi":"11652153","quote_3_text":"Porsche dashboard leather has shrunk and now doesn’t properly cover airbag which is a major safety hazard. Porsche said they would not cover cost to replace which they quoted $9k. There are tons of reports of this happening to other Porsche cayenne owners and need to be","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2013/porsche/cayenne","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/porsche"},{"year":2013,"make":"Porsche","make_slug":"porsche","model":"Cayenne","model_slug":"cayenne","cluster_id":"cayenne-2013-transfer-case-failure","label":"Transfer case failure during acceleration","component_code":"POWER TRAIN","complaint_count":17,"date_range":"2018-06 → 2022-11","source_complaint_count":40,"reviewed_at":"2026-09-10","quote_1_odi":"11615239","quote_1_text":"The Drive train consists of an engine, transmission, transfercase, driveshafts and differentials. The Transfercase has failed prior to the normal life cycle. Porsche recognizes this problem on this series of SUV and extends the warranty for 10 years and unlimited mileage","quote_2_odi":"11325912","quote_2_text":"MULTIPLE TRANSFER CASE FAILURES. FIRST AT 50K MILES (SLIPPING BETWEEN GEARS, FOLLOWED BY A SEVERE JOLT AS THE GEAR FINALLY CHANGED)'TRANSFER CASE WAS REPLACED AT MY EXPENSE ($7000K LATER). SECOND FAILURE OCCURRED LESS THAN 6 MONTHS LATER AT 55K MILES (SEVERE JOLT WHEN SHIFTING","quote_3_odi":"11191076","quote_3_text":"TRANSFER CASE FAILING 43,000 MILES. TOXIC FUMES ENTERING CABIN, VEHICLE JERKS AND AND DOES NOT FUNCTION. WIFE WAS ALMOST KILLED AS VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE OUT OF THE WAY OF A SEMI- TRUCK","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2013/porsche/cayenne","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/porsche"},{"year":2023,"make":"Porsche","make_slug":"porsche","model":"Taycan","model_slug":"taycan","cluster_id":"taycan-2023-brake-response-malfunction","label":"Braking system fails to fully stop the vehicle","component_code":"SERVICE BRAKES","complaint_count":5,"date_range":"2024-02 → 2026-05","source_complaint_count":20,"reviewed_at":"2026-09-20","quote_1_odi":"11736999","quote_1_text":"When the forward collision warning activates, the braking pedal loses its effectiveness and causes the car to brake much more slowly than it should, which actually increases the chance of a collision occurring. This has happened multiple times to me in the past few weeks. It is","quote_2_odi":"11607065","quote_2_text":"Car has collision detection and remedy system that detects for impending collision and activates braking. Incident occurred when the car in front abruptly brakes and my car detected collision and applied brakes, however, the brakes were not fully applied and would not completely","quote_3_odi":"11569437","quote_3_text":"At slow speeds, the Taycan brake pedal pushes all the way to the floor but the vehicle does not stop. This happens when approaching a stop sign, other vehicles, pedestrians, etc. The problem has been reproduced. The Porsche dealer confirms it is a problem with Taycans and","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2023/porsche/taycan","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/porsche"},{"year":2023,"make":"Porsche","make_slug":"porsche","model":"Taycan","model_slug":"taycan","cluster_id":"taycan-2023-hv-battery-fire-risk","label":"High-voltage battery fire risk and recall remedy delay","component_code":"UNKNOWN OR OTHER","complaint_count":4,"date_range":"2025-03 → 2026-03","source_complaint_count":20,"reviewed_at":"2026-09-20","quote_1_odi":"11727286","quote_1_text":"While charging my 2023 Porsche Taycan 4S at an Electrify America station, white smoke began emitting from the front wheel/charging port area. The vehicle also produced a burning odor inside the cabin. I immediately stopped charging and unplugged the vehicle. The smoke ceased","quote_2_odi":"11646768","quote_2_text":"This is a known Safety Recall, Porsche Recall ARB7 / NHTSA ID 24V-732. I received the \"URGENT SAFETY RECALL\" Notice in November regarding possible battery cell module defects that could result in a battery fire. I contacted Porsche today and was told that there still is no","quote_3_odi":"","quote_3_text":"","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2023/porsche/taycan","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/porsche"},{"year":2023,"make":"Porsche","make_slug":"porsche","model":"Taycan","model_slug":"taycan","cluster_id":"taycan-2023-propulsion-shutdown-warning","label":"Engine control warning shuts down propulsion while driving","component_code":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE","complaint_count":3,"date_range":"2023-12 → 2026-03","source_complaint_count":20,"reviewed_at":"2026-09-20","quote_1_odi":"11727627","quote_1_text":"On March 21, 2026 my Taycan motor wire disconnected from the battery during routine city driving The car was In the Middle lane of [XXX] waiting to turn left onto [XXX] A warning light said Car not drivable , pull over But the car was not functional. Police needed to block [XXX]","quote_2_odi":"11558981","quote_2_text":"Car has a red warning light come on that says engine control error park vehicle in a safe place. This happened on the freeway 4 times took it in to Porsche they claimed they fixed it. When the light comes on you have to stop the car and restart it. You can not accelerate. After","quote_3_odi":"","quote_3_text":"","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2023/porsche/taycan","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/porsche"}]}