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Porsche Cayenne Diesel: which year should you buy?

Across the 2011 to 2026 model years, the public record is strongest on the 2015 (96/100). Every year below is scored on its own NHTSA complaint and recall history. Shop by model year.

Best years to target

2015 96 · 2018 95 · 2013 95 · 2016 94

Every model year, scored

The same scoring for every year (how we score). A neutral Unproven or Too New stamp means too few owner reports are on file to judge the year either way.

202664/100
Too New

3 complaints · 1 recalls

202464/100
Unproven

5 complaints · 4 recalls · Park-it recall

202364/100
Unproven

5 complaints · 1 recalls

202264/100
Unproven

3 complaints · 2 recalls

202190/100
Buy

17 complaints · 5 recalls

202087/100
Buy

21 complaints · 4 recalls

201982/100
Buy

41 complaints · 6 recalls

201895/100
Buy

13 complaints · 1 recalls

201764/100
Unproven

11 complaints · 0 recalls

201694/100
Buy

33 complaints · 0 recalls

201596/100
Buybest year

13 complaints · 1 recalls

201487/100
Buy

53 complaints · 3 recalls

201395/100
Buy

37 complaints · 1 recalls

201291/100
Buy

36 complaints · 4 recalls

201189/100
Buy

62 complaints · 3 recalls

Zeroing in on the 2015?

The full year-by-year verdict is free. When you’re ready to inspect and negotiate one specific car, the Full Report turns the 2015 Porsche Cayenne Diesel’s complaint breakdown and recall list into an inspection-ready, shareable PDF.

Recalls, complaint breakdown & inspection checklist, all in a shareable PDF

Cross-shopping a different nameplate? Compare the 2026 Porsche Cayenne Diesel head-to-head →

The fine print: each year’s verdict is computed from public NHTSA complaint and recall records for the Porsche Cayenne Diesel as a model, not for any individual car. A well-kept example of a weaker year can outlast a neglected strong one. Informational only, so always get a professional pre-purchase inspection.