Porsche Cayenne S

20032026 · 24 configurations

Lowest
14
Average
17
Best
20

The Porsche Cayenne S has been tested by the EPA across 24 different configurations spanning model years 2003 through 2026. Over this period, the Cayenne S has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 14 MPG to 20 MPG, with an overall average of 17 MPG across all engine, transmission, and drivetrain combinations. Below you will find a comprehensive breakdown of every tested configuration, organized by model year. Click any row to view detailed specifications, emissions data, and annual fuel cost estimates for that specific vehicle.

All Configurations

Year Powertrain Annual Cost City Hwy Comb MPGCompare
2026
4L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Premium
$3,850162118MPG
2025
4L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Premium
$3,850162118MPG
2024
4L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Premium
$4,050152117MPG
2023
2.9L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Premium
$3,850162218MPG
2022
2.9L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Premium
$3,850162218MPG
2021
2.9L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Premium
$3,450182220MPG
2020
2.9L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Premium
$3,450182220MPG
2019
2.9L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Premium
$3,450182320MPG
2018
3.6L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Premium
$3,450172420MPG
2017
3.6L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Premium
$3,450172420MPG
2016
3.6L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Premium
$3,650162419MPG
2015
3.6L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Premium
$3,650162419MPG
2014
4.8L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 8-spdPremium
$3,850152218MPG
2013
4.8L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 8-spdPremium
$3,850152218MPG
2012
4.8L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 8-spdPremium
$3,850162218MPG
2011
4.8L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 8-spdPremium
$3,850162218MPG
2010
4.8L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spdPremium
$4,600131915MPG
2009
4.8L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spdPremium
$4,600131915MPG
2008
4.8L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spdPremium
$4,600131915MPG
2007
4.8L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spdPremium
$4,600131915MPG
2006
4.5L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdPremium
$4,950121714MPG
2005
4.5L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdPremium
$4,950121714MPG
2004
4.5L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdPremium
$4,950121714MPG
2003
4.5L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdPremium
$4,950121714MPG

Historical Efficiency

2026
18
2025
18
2024
17
2023
18
2022
18
2021
20
2020
20
2019
20
2018
20
2017
20
2016
19
2015
19
2014
18
2013
18
2012
18
2011
18
2010
15
2009
15
2008
15
2007
15

Safety Rating History

NHTSA typically tests the base platform of a vehicle and does not test every specific trim level. This specific configuration (Cayenne S) has not been independently rated.

Complaint & Incident History

The data below represents all official consumer complaints reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the Porsche Cayenne S. Click on any year to drill down and read the unedited, raw problem narratives submitted directly by vehicle owners.

Fatal Crash History (FARS)

The Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) is a nationwide census providing NHTSA, Congress and the American public yearly data regarding fatal injuries suffered in motor vehicle traffic crashes. The data below represents historical totals for the Porsche Porsche Cayenne grouping as reported by the NHTSA.

Total Fatal Crashes
125
Total Deaths
34

Incident Risk Profile

Rollover Rate
12.8%
Fire Occurrence
2.4%
Speeding Involved
28.8%
DUI Involved
20.8%
Primary Impact Zone

Breakdown of the initial point of impact across all fatal collisions involving this model.

86%
Front
8%
Side
7%
Rear

Year-by-Year Trend & Severity

2023
Fatal Crashes15
Fatalities
6
Deaths/Crash
0.40
2022
Fatal Crashes15
Fatalities
3
Deaths/Crash
0.20
2021
Fatal Crashes23
Fatalities
8
Deaths/Crash
0.35
2020
Fatal Crashes25
Fatalities
6
Deaths/Crash
0.24
2019
Fatal Crashes13
Fatalities
4
Deaths/Crash
0.31
2018
Fatal Crashes7
Fatalities
1
Deaths/Crash
0.14
2017
Fatal Crashes8
Fatalities
0
Deaths/Crash
0.00
2016
Fatal Crashes10
Fatalities
4
Deaths/Crash
0.40
2015
Fatal Crashes2
Fatalities
0
Deaths/Crash
0.00
2014
Fatal Crashes7
Fatalities
2
Deaths/Crash
0.29

Platform Recall Intelligence

Most Recalled Components

Tip: Click any component bar to view detailed recall narratives.

Historical Severity Timeline

2024
3
2021
3
2020
4
2019
6
2017
1
2015
1
2013
1
2012
1
2011
4
2008
1
2004
1
2003
9
Critical
Moderate
Advisory