Porsche Cayenne S E-Hybrid: problems, complaints, bulletins
Summary for the Porsche Cayenne S E-Hybrid across 4 model years: 0 owner complaints and 580 NHTSA service bulletins, plus repair videos. Pick a year for details.
Model years
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 451 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 313 |
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 282 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 162 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 94 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 77 |
| Wheels | 0 | 0 | 48 |
| Visibility | 0 | 0 | 42 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 0 | 38 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 0 | 0 | 35 |
| Suspension | 0 | 0 | 29 |
| Seats | 0 | 0 | 24 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| Backover prevention | 0 | 0 | 10 |
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- Special Tools and Equipment Information for alignment machines - Q3 2026 Software Spec Update Available
- Porsche intranet posting with Campaign WTK4 information
- Technical Information for Campaign WTK4 – Reset Vehicle Electrical System Battery
- Symptom-based workshop manual for Noises from Front Wiper Blade
- Technical Information for Need to Replace Components of the High-Voltage Battery - High-Voltage Battery…
- Manufacturer's Certificate for Overview of Approved Porsche C40 Engine Oils
- Manufacturer's Certificate for Overview of Approved Porsche C20 Engine Oils
- Manufacturer's Certificate for Overview of Approved Porsche C30 Engine Oils
- Manufacturer's Certificate for Overview of Approved Porsche A40 Engine Oils
- Technical Information for Vehicle Color in Front Display/Control Panel Wrong after Replacing Central…
- Technical Information for Filler Flap on Vehicles with Hybrid Drive System (PHEV) Does Not Close
- Technical Information for Yellow Warning Message “All-Wheel Drive System Malfunction”, “C12BEF6” and…
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.