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2016 Porsche Cayenne Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 2 NHTSA recalls and 40 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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84/100

Moderate Reported Activity — 2016 Porsche Cayenne

The 2016 Porsche Cayenne shows moderate recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Review the recall campaigns and common complaints below before buying.

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2
NHTSA Recalls
2 recalls on record
40
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
0
Crash Reports
In NHTSA complaints
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NHTSA Recalls — 2016 Porsche Cayenne (2)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Porsche dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Pedals And Linkages
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…
NHTSA #16V169000
🔧 Exterior Lighting: Headlights
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…
NHTSA #22V656000
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Most Common Problems — 2016 Porsche Cayenne

Based on 40 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Air Bags
11
Power Train
7
Exterior Lighting
6
Unknown Or Other
5
Engine
3
Fuel/propulsion System
2
Electrical System
2
Vehicle Speed Control
1
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Porsche Cayenne — Complaints by Year

A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2016 model year is highlighted.

2010 1 complaint 2011 62 complaints 2012 36 complaints 2013 40 complaints 2014 53 complaints 2015 15 complaints 2016 40 complaints 2017 20 complaints 2018 14 complaints 2019 46 complaints 2020 25 complaints

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⚠ Higher-complaint years: 2011 — These model years have more owner complaints in NHTSA data than the other years compared.

✅ Best model years: 2015, 2018 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2016 Porsche Cayenne

Is the 2016 Porsche Cayenne reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2016 Porsche Cayenne has 2 recall campaigns and 40 owner complaints. This model year shows relatively low recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data.
How many recalls does the 2016 Porsche Cayenne have?
The 2016 Porsche Cayenne has 2 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Porsche Cayenne?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2016 Porsche Cayenne are: Air Bags, Power Train, Exterior Lighting, Unknown Or Other. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2016 Porsche Cayenne safe to buy?
The 2016 Porsche Cayenne has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 2 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Porsche Cayenne should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Porsche Cayenne are: 2015, 2018. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years with higher complaint counts: 2011.
How we score this: The score starts at 100 and subtracts points for the number of NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints filed for this model year, and for complaints that report crashes or fires. Newer model years get a small bonus because they have had less time to collect reports. These are raw counts and are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, so popular models tend to have more recalls and complaints. Complaints are unverified owner reports. This grade is not a prediction about any individual vehicle and is not an inspection: check a specific car’s VIN for open recalls and get an independent pre-purchase inspection.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.