2016 Porsche CAYENNE: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
39 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
16,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2016 model year. Data snapshot: . 17 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Unknown Or Other is the most frequently named component, appearing in 15 of 39 complaints (38.5%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 2.6% |
| Steering behavior | 1 | 2.6% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 15 |
| Air Bags | 10 |
| Power Train | 7 |
| Engine | 5 |
| Exterior Lighting | 5 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 5 |
| Electrical System | 3 |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 1 |
Unknown Or Other: 15; Air Bags: 10; Power Train: 7; Engine: 5; Exterior Lighting: 5; Fuel/Propulsion System: 5; Electrical System: 3; Exterior Lighting:Headlights: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 12 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 3 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 1 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 1 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 12; 25,000 to 49,999: 3; 50,000 to 74,999: 1; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (12). 22 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 2 |
| 2016 | 3 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2018 | 4 |
| 2019 | 3 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 7 |
| 2024 | 8 |
| 2025 | 3 |
| 2026 | 4 |
2015: 2; 2016: 3; 2017: 1; 2018: 4; 2019: 3; 2020: 1; 2021: 1; 2022: 2; 2023: 7; 2024: 8; 2025: 3; 2026: 4
Pattern summary
Unknown Or Other leads the component reports. Electrical and battery issues appears in 1 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10778590 · 2015-09-29 (September 29, 2015)
THE DIGITAL SPEEDOMETER OF THIS CAR INDICATES A SPEED 5 MPH HIGHER THAN ACTUAL ACROSS A WIDE RANGE OF OPERATING SPEEDS.
Owner-reported narrative. 22 miles reported. Look up ODI 10778590 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10817114 · 2015-12-30 (December 30, 2015)
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, NOT MOVING SLOWLY. *JS
Owner-reported narrative. 1,800 miles reported. Look up ODI 10817114 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10839259 · 2016-03-01 (March 1, 2016)
-DRIVER SIDE WIND NOISE: DEALER TRIED TO FIX THE PROBLEM BUT FAILED AND NOW THEY ARE NOT WILLING TO FIX THE PROBLEM. WIND NOISE IS SO LOUD THAT I CAN NOT HEAR APPROACHING EMERGENCY VEHICLE -WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE NOT COMPLETELY ATTACHED TO THE WINDSHIELD LEAVING STREAKS (LOSE CONTACT). I CAN SEE THE BOTTOM HALF WHEN IT RAINS.
Owner-reported narrative. 250 miles reported. Look up ODI 10839259 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10852419 · 2016-03-30 (March 30, 2016)
BOTH HEAD LIGHTS WATER CONDENSATION AFTER HEAVY RAIN, CAR WASH. DRIVER SIDE DOOR WIND NOISE RATTLE SOUND FROM DASHBOARD WHEN ACCELERATING
Owner-reported narrative. 26 miles reported. Look up ODI 10852419 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10914980 · 2016-10-09 (October 9, 2016)
GOOD YEAR TIRE
Owner-reported narrative. 6,400 miles reported. Look up ODI 10914980 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11042194 · 2017-11-01 (November 1, 2017)
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 CASE SO FAST.I WAS TOLD IT WAS A MANUFACTURING DEFECT AND THE TRANSFER CASE WAS REPLACED WITH A RE MANUFACTURED ONE AND NOT A NEW ONE. WHEN I WROTE TO THEM I WAS CONTACTED TODAY AND TOLD THAT WAS NOT A POSSIBILITY. THIS BEING A RELATIVELY NEW WELL MAINTAINED VEHICLE AND …
Owner-reported narrative. 20,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11042194 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11076124 · 2018-03-04 (March 4, 2018)
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.
Owner-reported narrative. 18,600 miles reported. Look up ODI 11076124 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11081600 · 2018-03-27 (March 27, 2018)
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 IS LOST. WHEN IN LINE AT DRIVE THRUS OR IN SLOW TRAFFIC, VEHICLE LUNGES AS THE ENGINE STARTS BACK. THE DEFAULT FOR THIS FEATURE SHOULD BE OFF. IT IS A SAFETY ISSUE AND WE ARE TOLD BY DEALER DECISION WAS IN RESPONSE TO SUPPORT PUBLISHED EPA FUEL STANDARDS.
Owner-reported narrative. 16,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11081600 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
2 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
16V169000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Pedals And Linkages
Reported: 2016-03-23 (March 23, 2016)
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Cayenne vehicles manufactured April 28, 2010, to January 11, 2016. The brake pedal pivot pin may be missing a circlip, allowing the pivot pin to move and the brake pedal to dislodge.
Consequence: If the brake pedal dislodges, the driver may not be able to apply the brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake pedal assembly circlip, installing any missing circlips, free of charge. The recall began on July 8, 2016. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AG02.
NHTSA campaign record ↗22V656000 · Exterior Lighting:Headlights
Reported: 2022-08-30 (August 30, 2022)
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2003-2020 Porsche Macan, Cayenne, Panamera, and Cayman S, 2001-2004 Boxster, Boxster S, 2004 Boxster 50 JAHRE SPYDER 550 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of all affected models and model years. The caps that cover the low-beam headlight horizontal adjustment screws are missing, which can allow the headlights to be improperly adjusted. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Consequence: Improperly adjusted headlights may not illuminate the road properly, or cause a glare to oncoming drivers, which can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the headlights for sealing caps and install missing caps as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 28, 2022. Owners may contact Porsche's customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ANB4.
NHTSA campaign record ↗