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Porsche Cayenne
Car and Driver rates the Cayenne 9.5/10 as an Editors' Choice, calling it the Porsche of midsize SUVs, with all of the brilliant performance and eye-watering cost that entails, where a turbocharged V-6 or twin-turbo V-8 delivers brisk or searing acceleration, a comfortable and spacious cabin, and a dashboard that can be equipped with up to three individual displays, though there's no option for a third row of seats. MotorTrend says the 2026 Porsche Cayenne is what happens when a car is far more than the sum of its parts, driving surprisingly well against key rivals like the BMW X5, Polestar 3, Mercedes GLE AMG models, and the Lucid Gravity, with few SUVs matching its breadth of models, from a V-6 starting just below $90,000 up through V-8 engines and plug-in hybrids to a 729-hp Turbo E-Hybrid; a fully electric Cayenne is also launching alongside the gas lineup as Porsche's newest EV SUV.
The Porsche of midsize SUVs
Car and Driver (opens in a new tab) rates the Cayenne 9.5/10 as an Editors' Choice, calling it the Porsche of midsize SUVs, with all of the brilliant performance and eye-watering cost that entails, where a turbocharged V-6 or twin-turbo V-8 delivers brisk or searing acceleration, a comfortable and spacious cabin, and a dashboard that can be equipped with up to three individual displays, though there's no option for a third row of seats.
A breadth of models few SUVs match
MotorTrend (opens in a new tab) says the 2026 Porsche Cayenne is what happens when a car is far more than the sum of its parts, driving surprisingly well against key rivals like the BMW X5, Polestar 3, Mercedes GLE AMG models, and the Lucid Gravity, with few SUVs matching its breadth of models, from a V-6 starting just below $90,000 up through V-8 engines and plug-in hybrids to a 729-hp Turbo E-Hybrid.
A fully electric Cayenne joins the lineup
MotorTrend (opens in a new tab) covers the new all-electric Porsche Cayenne Electric and Cayenne Coupe Electric separately, launching alongside the existing gas and hybrid Cayenne lineup.
Questions buyers ask
How much horsepower does the Porsche Cayenne have?
MotorTrend (opens in a new tab) says up to 729 hp in the Turbo E-Hybrid.
Does the Porsche Cayenne have a third row?
Car and Driver (opens in a new tab) says no.
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Every major decision path.
The 2026 Porsche Cayenne is built around 3.0L turbo V6, 4.0L twin-turbo V8, or plug-in hybrid variants of both, rated at 348–729 horsepower across its midsize luxury SUV body style.
Explore this topic →02Trims and equipmentThe 2026 U.S. lineup has 6 trims.
Explore this topic →03Towing and capabilityThe most the 2026 Porsche Cayenne is published to tow is up to 7,700 lb.
Explore this topic →04Safety and ownershipNHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 3 owner complaints for the 2026 Cayenne.
Explore this topic →Current model year
2026 Porsche Cayenne
Output spans 348 hp (base V6) to 729 hp (Turbo E-Hybrid); GTS is new for 2025 with SportDesign styling; E-Hybrid variants combine the V6 or V8 with an electric motor for substantially higher combined output.
Read specifications, trims, answers and sourcesModel-year archive
3 indexed Porsche Cayenne model years.
| Model year | Trims | Open record |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Porsche Cayenne | 2026 record → | |
| 2025 Porsche Cayenne | 2025 record → | |
| 2022 Porsche Cayenne | 2022 record → |
Background and safety record
What public sources say about the Porsche Cayenne.
The Porsche Cayenne is a series of automobiles manufactured by the German company Porsche since 2002. It is an E-segment luxury crossover SUV, and has been described as both a full-size and a mid-size vehicle. The first generation was known within Porsche as the Type 9PA (955/957) or E1.
- Safety
- In June 2021, a Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT lapped the Nürburgring Nordschleife in 7:38.925, driven by test driver Lars Kern.
- Engines
- The second-generation Porsche Cayenne 92A went on sale in April–May 2010 as a 2011 model, with an official debut at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show. In preparation for the unveiling, the Cayenne production facility in Leipzig, Germany, closed in December 2009 to commence factory retooling for the new model, a process that took two to three months.
- Variants
- At its introduction in August 2017, Porsche released two versions of the third-generation Cayenne: the base model and the Cayenne S. The Cayenne Turbo was released a month later. The Cayenne S used the EA839 2.9-litre twin-turbo V6 engine, with larger brake rotors and calipers compared with the base model.
Source: Porsche Cayenne (Wikipedia); safety and recall figures from NHTSA.
Porsche Cayenne at a glance
- Production
- August 2002 – present
- Model years
- 2003–present
- Class
- E-segment SUV
- Body style
- 5-door crossover SUV
- Layout
- Front-engine, four-wheel-drive
Recent recalls (4 campaigns across the latest model years)
- December 2025, Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera. Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2019-2025 Cayenne, Cayenne E-Hybrid, 2020-2025 911, Taycan, 2024-2025 Panamera, and 2025 Panamera E-Hybrid vehicles. The rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail… Consequence: A rearview image that does not display properly reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- September 2025, Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump. Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Panamera, Cayenne, and 2025 Panamera E-Hybrid vehicles. The fasteners securing the high pressure fuel pump may not be tightened properly, resulting in a fuel leak. Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
- July 2024, Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Upper Arm. Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2024 Cayenne vehicles. The driver's side front axle upper left control arm installed on the vehicles may have been installed with cracks, which can result in front axle control arm breaking and an… Consequence: A sudden loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
Owners filed 4 complaints with NHTSA for the 2026 Porsche Cayenne, most often about forward collision avoidance (4), lane departure (1), electrical system (1).
Year by year
The Porsche Cayenne across 12 model years.
| Model year | Combined MPG/MPGe | EPA annual fuel cost | EPA records | NHTSA recalls | NHTSA complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Porsche Cayenne | 17–19 | $4,200–$4,700 | 7 | 1 | 3 |
| 2025 Porsche Cayenne | 17–22 | $3,500–$4,550 | 13 | 2 | |
| 2024 Porsche Cayenne | 17–19 | $4,100–$4,550 | 4 | 4 | 5 |
| 2023 Porsche Cayenne | 16–19 | $4,100–$4,850 | 11 | 1 | 5 |
| 2022 Porsche Cayenne | 16–21 | $3,700–$4,850 | 11 | 2 | 3 |
| 2021 Porsche Cayenne | 17–21 | $3,700–$4,550 | 12 | 5 | 21 |
| 2020 Porsche Cayenne | 17–21 | $3,700–$4,550 | 10 | 4 | 23 |
| 2019 Porsche Cayenne | 17–21 | $3,700–$4,550 | 4 | 6 | 42 |
| 2018 Porsche Cayenne | 17–22 | $3,500–$4,550 | 7 | 1 | 13 |
| 2017 Porsche Cayenne | 17–22 | $3,500–$4,550 | 7 | 2 | 16 |
| 2016 Porsche Cayenne | 16–24 | $3,500–$4,850 | 7 | 2 | 39 |
| 2015 Porsche Cayenne | 17–23 | $3,500–$4,550 | 4 | 2 | 13 |
Year-to-year changes
What changed in the Porsche Cayenne, one model year at a time.
| Step | EPA records | Combined MPG/MPGe, midpoint | Electric range, miles | Added | No longer listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 to 2026 | 13 to 7 | 19.5 to 18.0 | Labels: Cayenne e-Hybrid, Cayenne e-Hybrid Coupe, Cayenne S E-Hybrid, Cayenne S E-Hybrid Coupe, and 2 more; Engines: 3L 6-cyl SIDI; PHEV, 4L 8-cyl SIDI; PHEV; Fuels: Premium and Electricity | ||
| 2024 to 2025 | 4 to 13 | 18.0 to 19.5 | first listed: 27 | Labels: Cayenne e-Hybrid, Cayenne e-Hybrid Coupe, Cayenne GTS, Cayenne GTS Coupe, and 5 more; Engines: 3L 6-cyl SIDI; PHEV, 4L 8-cyl SIDI; PHEV; Fuels: Premium and Electricity | |
| 2023 to 2024 | 11 to 4 | 17.5 to 18.0 | Labels: Cayenne GTS, Cayenne GTS Coupe, Cayenne Turbo, Cayenne Turbo Coupe, and 3 more; Engines: 2.9L 6-cyl SIDI, 4L 8-cyl; Fuels: Premium and Electricity | ||
| 2022 to 2023 | 18.5 to 17.5 | 16 to 15 | Labels: Cayenne Coupe, Cayenne Turbo GT, Cayenne Turbo S e-Hybrid, Cayenne Turbo S e-Hybrid Coupe; Engines: 4L 8-cyl | Labels: Cayenne / Cayenne Coupe, Cayenne Turbo GT Coupe, Cayenne Turbo S/Coupe E-Hybrid, Cayenne/Coupe E-Hybrid; Engines: 3L 6-cyl SIDI; PHEV, 4L 8-cyl SIDI; PHEV | |
| 2021 to 2022 | 12 to 11 | 19.0 to 18.5 | Labels: Cayenne / Cayenne Coupe, Cayenne Turbo GT Coupe, Cayenne Turbo S/Coupe E-Hybrid, Cayenne/Coupe E-Hybrid | Labels: Cayenne Coupe, Cayenne e-Hybrid, Cayenne e-Hybrid Coupe, Cayenne Turbo S e-Hybrid, and 1 more | |
| 2020 to 2021 | 10 to 12 | 390 to 16 | Labels: Cayenne GTS, Cayenne GTS Coupe; Fuels: Premium and Electricity | Fuels: Premium Gas or Electricity | |
| 2019 to 2020 | 4 to 10 | 430 to 390 | Labels: Cayenne Coupe, Cayenne e-Hybrid Coupe, Cayenne S Coupe, Cayenne Turbo Coupe, and 2 more; Engines: 4L 8-cyl SIDI; PHEV | ||
| 2018 to 2019 | 7 to 4 | 19.5 to 19.0 | 490 to 430 | Labels: Cayenne e-Hybrid; Engines: 2.9L 6-cyl SIDI, 3L 6-cyl SIDI, 4L 8-cyl SIDI | Labels: Cayenne GTS, Cayenne Platinum, Cayenne S e-Hybrid, Cayenne Turbo S; Engines: 3.6L 6-cyl SIDI, 4.8L 8-cyl SIDI; Transmissions: Automatic (AM8) |
| 2017 to 2018 | 480 to 490 | ||||
| 2016 to 2017 | 20.0 to 19.5 | Labels: Cayenne Platinum | Labels: Cayenne Diesel; Engines: 3L 6-cyl; Fuels: Diesel | ||
| 2015 to 2016 | 4 to 7 | Labels: Cayenne, Cayenne GTS, Cayenne Turbo S |
Buying used
What the Porsche Cayenne recalls and complaints are about.
| Model year | Campaigns | Systems recalled | Warnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | fuel system, gasoline (delivery) | None |
| 2025 | 2 | fuel system, gasoline (delivery); back over prevention (sensing system) | None |
| 2024 | 4 | exterior lighting (lighting control module); suspension (front); fuel system, gasoline (delivery); 1 more | 1 stop-driving or park-outside |
| 2023 | 1 | back over prevention (sensing system) | None |
| 2022 | 2 | suspension (rear); back over prevention (sensing system) | None |
| 2021 | 5 | suspension (rear); seats; steering (column); 1 more | None |
| 2020 | 4 | electrical system (instrument cluster/panel); power train (automatic transmission); seats; 1 more | None |
| 2019 | 6 | seat belts (rear/other); suspension (front); electrical system (instrument cluster/panel); 2 more | None |
| 2018 | 1 | equipment | None |
| 2017 | 2 | equipment; exterior lighting (headlights) | None |
| 2016 | 2 | service brakes, hydraulic (pedals and linkages); exterior lighting (headlights) | None |
| 2015 | 2 | suspension; service brakes, hydraulic (pedals and linkages) | None |
Recalls that told owners to stop driving or park outside
- 2024, campaign 24V-533 (Jul 2024): suspension (front). A sudden loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
| System | Complaints | Share of all complaints | Worst model year |
|---|---|---|---|
| unknown or other | 50 | 27% | 2016 (16) |
| electrical system | 40 | 22% | 2019 (10) |
| air bags | 34 | 18% | 2016 (11) |
| engine | 29 | 16% | 2020 (7) |
| power train | 25 | 13% | 2016 (7) |
| exterior lighting | 21 | 11% | 2016 (6) |
Trim by trim
Every 2026 Porsche Cayenne trim side by side.
| Trim | Drive | Engine | Horsepower | Torque (lb-ft) | Curb weight (lb) | Max towing (lb) | Combined mpg | Base price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base | AWD | 3.0-liter V6 (Turbo) | 348 | 369 | 4,678 | 7,716 | 19 | – |
| E-Hybrid | AWD | 3.0-liter V6 (Hybrid, Turbo) | 463 | 310 | 5,348 | 7,716 | – | $101,150 |
| S | AWD | 4.0-liter V8 (Twin Turbo) | 468 | 443 | 4,874 | 7,716 | 18 | $105,950 |
| S E-Hybrid | AWD | 3.0-liter V6 (Hybrid, Turbo) | 512 | 369 | 5,311 | – | – | $109,150 |
| GTS | AWD | 4.0-liter V8 (Twin Turbo) | 493 | 487 | 4,956 | 7,716 | 18 | $129,250 |
| Turbo E-Hybrid | AWD | 4.0-liter V8 (Hybrid, Twin Turbo) | 729 | 590 | 5,664 | 6,614 | – | $161,050 |
Source: Kelley Blue Book specifications for the 2026 model year; base price is KBB's national base price where its list carries the trim by the same name. A dash means KBB lists no figure.
Specifications by year
Power, weight and towing for every Porsche Cayenne model year.
| Model year | Trims | Engines | Horsepower | Curb weight (lb) | Max towing (lb) | Fuel tank (gal) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 3.0-liter V6 (Turbo) / 3.0-liter V6 (Hybrid, Turbo) / 4.0-liter V8 (Twin Turbo) +1 | 348–729 | 4,678–5,664 | 6,614–7,716 | 18.4–23.7 |
| 2025 | 6 | 3.0-liter V6 (Turbo) / 3.0-liter V6 (Hybrid, Turbo) / 4.0-liter V8 (Twin Turbo) +1 | 348–729 | 4,678–5,664 | 6,614–7,716 | 18.4–23.7 |
| 2024 | 5 | 3.0-liter V6 (Turbo) / 3.0-liter V6 (Hybrid, Turbo) / 4.0-liter V8 (Twin Turbo) +1 | 348–729 | 4,678–5,664 | 6,614–7,700 | 19.8–23.7 |
| 2023 | 9 | 3.0-liter V6 (Turbo) / 3.0-liter V6 (Hybrid, Turbo) / 2.9-liter V6 (Twin Turbo) +2 | 335–670 | 4,582–5,675 | 6,600–7,700 | 19.8–23.7 |
| 2022 | 9 | 3.0-liter V6 (Turbo) / 2.9-liter V6 (Twin Turbo) / 3.0-liter V6 (Hybrid, Turbo) +2 | 335–670 | 4,582–5,675 | 6,600–7,700 | 19.8–23.7 |
| 2021 | 6 | 3.0-liter V6 (Turbo) / 2.9-liter V6 (Twin Turbo) / 3.0-liter V6 (Turbo, Hybrid) +2 | 335–670 | 4,582–5,675 | 7,700 | 19.8–23.7 |
| 2020 | 5 | 3.0-liter V6 (Turbo) / 2.9-liter V6 (Twin Turbo) / 3.0-liter V6 (Turbo, Hybrid) +2 | 335–670 | 4,582–5,675 | 7,700 | 19.8–23.7 |
| 2019 | 4 | 3.0-liter V6 (Turbo) / 2.9-liter V6 (Twin Turbo) / 3.0-liter V6 (Turbo, Hybrid) +1 | 340–550 | 4,377–5,060 | 7,700 | 19.8–23.7 |
| 2018 | 8 | 3.6-liter V6 / 3.6-liter V6 (Twin Turbo) / V6, Sprchg, Hybrid, 3.0L +1 | 333–570 | 4,377–5,181 | 7,700–7,716 | 21.1–26.4 |
| 2017 | 8 | V6, Sprchg, Hybrid, 3.0L / 3.6-liter V6 / 3.6-liter V6 (Twin Turbo) +1 | 300–570 | 4,597–5,181 | 7,716 | 21.1–26.4 |
| 2016 | 7 | 3.6-liter V6 / 3.6-liter V6 (Twin Turbo) / V6, Sprchg, Hybrid, 3.0L +2 | 240–570 | 4,597–5,181 | 7,716 | 21.1–26.4 |
| 2015 | 4 | V6, Sprchg, Hybrid 3.0L / V6, Twin Turbo, 3.6L / V6, Turbo Dsl, 3.0L +1 | 240–520 | 4,597–5,181 | 7,716 | 21.1–26.4 |
Source: Kelley Blue Book specifications for each model year. A range covers every trim KBB lists that year; a dash means KBB lists no figure.
Owning it
Oil, fluid and wheel-nut figures for the Porsche Cayenne.
| Model year | Engine oil | Brake fluid | Wheel-nut torque | A/C refrigerant | Key-fob battery |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | – | – | – | R-1234yf | CR2032 |
| 2025 | – | – | – | R-1234yf | CR2032 |
| 2024 | – | – | – | R-1234yf | CR2032 |
| 2023 | – | – | – | R-1234yf | CR2032 |
| 2022 | – | – | – | R-1234yf | CR2032 |
| 2018 | – | – | – | – | CR2032 |
| 2017 | – | – | – | – | CR2032 |
| 2016 | – | – | 118 lb-ft | – | – |
| 2015 | – | – | 118 lb-ft | – | – |
Source: the manufacturer's owner's manual for each model year. A dash means that year's manual gave no single value for it, for instance one that lists two oil grades or two key types.
Model-year recall record
Porsche Cayenne: which model years carry more or fewer federal safety recalls.
More recalls than this model’s own average
- 2021 Porsche Cayenne : 5 recalls on file, most commonly affecting suspension and steering.
- 2019 Porsche Cayenne : 6 recalls on file, most commonly affecting electrical system and seat belts.
| Model year | Federal recalls on file | Complaints on file | Recalls most commonly affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 3 | fuel system |
| 2025 | 2 | not available | fuel system, backup camera |
| 2024 | 4 | 5 | exterior lighting, suspension, fuel system, backup camera |
| 2023 | 1 | 5 | backup camera |
| 2022 | 2 | 3 | suspension, backup camera |
| 2021 | 5 | 21 | suspension, steering, seats, backup camera |
| 2020 | 4 | 23 | powertrain, seats, electrical system, backup camera |
| 2019 | 6 | 42 | electrical system, seat belts, suspension, visibility/wipers |
| 2018 | 1 | 13 | equipment |
| 2017 | 2 | 16 | equipment, exterior lighting |
| 2016 | 2 | 39 | brakes, exterior lighting |
| 2015 | 2 | 13 | suspension, brakes |
Method: recall counts and their affected components come from the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation: Recalls API, queried by exact make, model and model year. Complaint counts come from the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation: Complaints API, same query pattern. Data pulled 2026-09-04.
Known gap: the NHTSA complaints API did not return data for Porsche Cayenne model year 2025 when queried for this page: the request itself failed upstream, not returning a genuine zero. Those years are marked "not available" above instead of shown as clean; recall counts for those years are unaffected and come from the separate recalls API, which returned data for every year listed.
Check open recalls by VIN for one particular vehicle.
Q01Is there a best year to buy a Porsche Cayenne?
Recall count alone can't answer that: it says nothing about a specific vehicle's price, mileage, accident history or maintenance record. What federal data can say: 2021, 2019 carried more. See the model-year table on this page for the exact counts and what they cover.
Q02Which Porsche Cayenne model years should I watch for recalls?
The 2021 Porsche Cayenne has 5 federal recalls on file, most commonly affecting suspension, steering, seats; The 2019 Porsche Cayenne has 6 federal recalls on file, most commonly affecting electrical system, seat belts, suspension. Always confirm the open/completed status of every campaign for the specific VIN: a recall on this list may already be repaired on the vehicle in front of you.
Q03What are common recall-related problems on the Porsche Cayenne by model year?
2026: fuel system. 2025: fuel system, backup camera. 2024: exterior lighting, suspension, fuel system, backup camera. 2023: backup camera. 2022: suspension, backup camera. 2021: suspension, steering, seats, backup camera.
Q04Why do some Porsche Cayenne model years show "not available" for complaints?
The NHTSA complaints API did not return data for Porsche Cayenne model year 2025 when queried for this page: the request itself failed upstream instead of the count genuinely being zero. Recall counts for those years are unaffected; they come from a separate NHTSA endpoint that returned data for every year listed.
Diagnosing one of these symptoms? The recalled systems above map to this site’s own ownership desks: general, evidence-first guidance that applies regardless of whether the specific vehicle in front of you was ever part of a recall campaign: Brakes, tires and steering, Climate and electrical, Buying, records and recalls, Transmission and drivetrain, Engine and cooling.
2021 Porsche Cayenne owners specifically: see Brakes, tires and steering and Buying, records and recalls and Climate and electrical.
2019 Porsche Cayenne owners specifically: see Climate and electrical and Buying, records and recalls and Brakes, tires and steering.
Compared with
Models this Porsche Cayenne is most often compared with.
Nearest Porsche models
Other Porsche models.
Frequent questions
Answers with their conditions intact.
Q01How many trims does the 2026 Cayenne come in?
The 2026 Porsche Cayenne (midsize luxury SUV) comes in 6 trims: Cayenne, Cayenne E-Hybrid, Cayenne S E-Hybrid, Cayenne S, Cayenne GTS, Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid.
Q02What are the 2026 Cayenne trims?
The 2026 Porsche Cayenne trims are Cayenne, Cayenne E-Hybrid, Cayenne S E-Hybrid, Cayenne S, Cayenne GTS, Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid, listed from the entry Cayenne up to the top Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid.
Q03What engine or powertrain does the 2026 Cayenne use?
The 2026 Porsche Cayenne is built around 3.0L turbo V6, 4.0L twin-turbo V8, or plug-in hybrid variants of both, rated at 348–729 horsepower across its midsize luxury SUV body style.
Q04How much horsepower does the 2026 Cayenne have?
The 2026 Porsche Cayenne is rated at 348–729 horsepower (3.0L turbo V6, 4.0L twin-turbo V8, or plug-in hybrid variants of both).
Q05Is AWD or 4WD available on the 2026 Cayenne?
The 2026 Porsche Cayenne is offered with Standard AWD.