NHTSA model-year recall report

2018 Porsche Cayenne Recalls

1 campaign in our verified NHTSA snapshot, with source consequences, remedies, and VIN-specific next steps.

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NHTSA campaigns

Affected systems

Urgent advisories

Nov 28, 2018

Latest campaign date

At a glance

What the record says

This model year's count is below the Porsche Cayenne average of 3.0 campaigns per listed year. That is context only—not proof that this year is safer or less safe.

The most frequent affected category is Equipment, appearing in 1 campaign.

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Source campaign records

All 2018 Porsche Cayenne recall campaigns

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NHTSA campaign 18V844000

Equipment

Manufacturer: Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

Reported Nov 28, 2018

What is recalled

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2017 Porsche Cayenne Turbo S, Cayenne Turbo, Cayenne Plug-in Hybrid, Cayenne GTS, Cayenne Plug-in Hybrid Platinum Edition, Macan Turbo and Macan GTS vehicles, 2017-2018 Cayenne S, Macan, Cayenne Platinum Edition and Macan S vehicles and 2018 Cayenne vehicles equipped with the optional ski bag. The ski bag fastening strap may have been sewn with incorrect thread, possibly resulting in the strap seams tearing and the ski bag being unsecured in the event of a crash.

Safety consequence

If the ski bag detaches during a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ski bags, free of charge. The recall began January 10, 2019. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AJ12.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

Other Porsche Cayenne model years

Compare campaign histories within the same model. Counts are descriptive, not a safety grade.

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2018 Porsche Cayenne recall questions

How many recalls does the 2018 Porsche Cayenne have?

This verified dataset contains 1 NHTSA campaign associated with the 2018 Porsche Cayenne. A campaign can apply to some, not all, vehicles of the same model year.

Does this confirm an open recall for my 2018 Porsche Cayenne?

No. This page is a model-year campaign history. Use NHTSA's official lookup or an authorized dealer to confirm whether a campaign applies to your exact VIN and whether the repair remains open.

Are vehicle recall repairs free?

When a safety recall campaign applies to your VIN, the manufacturer remedy is generally provided at no charge through an authorized dealer. Confirm eligibility and scheduling with the manufacturer or dealer.

Source: NHTSA. Dataset includes campaigns through Jul 30, 2026. Last processed Aug 8, 2026. Methodology