Porsche Cayenne: common problems, APK failures and recalls
There are 14,530 Porsche Cayenne cars registered in the Netherlands, first registered between 2002 and 2026.
In a sample of 384 cars, 37.2% had at least one defect at an APK inspection since 2024, less often than average (51.5% across all models).
The most common defect is dipped beam incorrectly aimed (10.7% of inspected cars).
The RDW lists 19 recalls for this model; 4.1% of registered cars still have an open recall.
1.5% have an odometer reading the RDW marks as illogical, a sign of a rolled-back odometer.
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Most common APK defects
| Defect | Cars |
|---|---|
| Dipped beam incorrectly aimed | 10.7% |
| Tyre pressure incorrect | 9.9% |
| Tyre damaged | 6.3% |
| Tyre tread depth insufficient | 4.7% |
| Wipers give insufficient visibility | 4.2% |
| Excessive leak of other fluids | 3.4% |
| Tyre pressure monitoring warning indicates a fault | 1.8% |
| Drive shaft boot damaged and not sealing | 1.8% |
| Exhaust not gas-tight / exhaust gases discharged unsafely | 1.6% |
| Tyre pressures on one axle unequal | 1.3% |
Share of 384 sampled cars (first registered 2012–2021) with this defect at an APK inspection since 2024. RDW Open Data: Geconstateerde Gebreken.
Common advisories
| Tyre(s) with tread depth of 1.6 to 2.5 mm | 9.1% |
| Mechanical brake parts show wear | 4.2% |
| Shock absorber leaking | 0.3% |
Advisories are noted at the APK but are not a failure.
Fleet figures
| Registered in the Netherlands | 14,530 |
| Open recall (not yet fixed) | 4.1% |
| Illogical odometer reading | 1.5% |
| Used as a taxi | 0% |
| First registered | 2002 to 2026 |
All Porsche Cayenne passenger cars in the RDW register, 2026-10-06.
Recalls
| Published | Component | Risk | Cars in NL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-15 | engine, fuel, lubrication and cooling | serious | 3 |
| 2024-11-18 | engine, fuel, lubrication and cooling | – | 1 |
| 2024-11-15 | engine, fuel, lubrication and cooling | – | 9 |
| 2024-11-11 | engine, fuel, lubrication and cooling | – | 4 |
| 2024-08-05 | suspension | serious | 183 |
| 2022-06-23 | engine, fuel, lubrication and cooling | – | – |
| 2022-02-23 | suspension | – | 9 |
| 2021-08-16 | steering | serious | 3 |
| 2021-07-13 | engine, fuel, lubrication and cooling | – | – |
| 2021-05-20 | suspension | serious | 17 |
| 2020-06-19 | engine, fuel, lubrication and cooling | – | 164 |
| 2020-03-17 | brakes | – | 334 |
| 2019-07-22 | brakes | – | 2,969 |
| 2019-07-16 | suspension | – | 0 |
| 2018-12-20 | engine, fuel, lubrication and cooling | serious | 202 |
Recalls registered with the RDW for this model; not every recall applies to every car. Check a plate to see if one is open.
Questions
How often does the Porsche Cayenne fail the APK?
In a sample of 384 cars first registered 2012–2021, 37.2% had at least one defect at an APK inspection since 2024, against 51.5% across all models.
What are common problems with the Porsche Cayenne?
The most common APK defects are: dipped beam incorrectly aimed (10.7%), tyre pressure incorrect (9.9%), tyre damaged (6.3%).
Does the Porsche Cayenne have recalls?
Yes, the RDW lists 19 recalls. 4.1% of registered cars still have an open recall. Check a specific car by licence plate on factline.dev/vehicle.
Other Porsche models
Source: RDW Open Data (Gekentekende voertuigen, Geconstateerde Gebreken, Terugroepacties), CC0. Model grouping by Factline from RDW trade names. AI agents: factline.dev/llms.txt.