This page covers 2 recalls, 36 owner complaints and EPA fuel economy for the 2016 Porsche Cayenne.
20 mpg combined
11.8 L/100km
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted.
Complaints for the 2016 Porsche Cayenne are spread across a few systems, with powertrain and exterior lighting each drawing the most reports. On the powertrain side, owners describe hesitation under acceleration along with fuel smell, suggesting possible fuel system issues. Exterior lighting complaints center on premature bulb or assembly failures, though the specifics vary across reports. A notable cluster involves the dashboard leather delaminating and pulling away from the panel, multiple owners report this causes concern about airbag deployment, since the covering can interfere with the passenger-side airbag door. Engine reports include oil leaks traced to broken aluminum bolts in the timing cover and oil pan area, with at least one owner describing the leak returning after an initial repair at relatively low mileage.
36
Total Complaints
1
With Injuries
By System
The 2016 Porsche Cayenne has 2 recalls, the most serious involving a brake pedal that can dislodge while driving, leaving the driver unable to stop the vehicle.
A small retaining clip may be missing from the brake pedal's pivot pin, allowing the pin to shift and the pedal to separate from its mount entirely. There is also a headlight alignment recall, where improperly aimed headlights may either fail to light the road ahead adequately or shine into the eyes of oncoming drivers.
At a glance
What can fail
The protective caps covering the low-beam headlight adjustment screws are missing, which allows headlights to be adjusted incorrectly and fail to meet federal lighting standards.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect your headlights and install any missing sealing caps at no charge.
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The brake pedal pivot pin may lack a circlip, allowing the pin to shift and the brake pedal to come loose.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the brake pedal assembly and install any missing circlips at no charge.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
