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Porsche Cayenne S: which year should you buy?
Across the 2011 to 2026 model years, the public record is strongest on the 2021 (100/100). Every year below is scored on its own NHTSA complaint and recall history. Pick the year, not just the nameplate.
Every model year, scored
Same math for every year (how we score). A neutral Unproven or Too New stamp means too few owner reports are on file to affirm the year, not that it’s clean.
3 complaints · 1 recalls
5 complaints · 4 recalls · Park-it recall
5 complaints · 1 recalls
3 complaints · 2 recalls
12 complaints · 1 recalls
22 complaints · 1 recalls
40 complaints · 6 recalls
13 complaints · 1 recalls
11 complaints · 0 recalls
33 complaints · 0 recalls
13 complaints · 2 recalls
53 complaints · 3 recalls
37 complaints · 1 recalls
33 complaints · 2 recalls
51 complaints · 3 recalls
Zeroing in on the 2021?
The full year-by-year verdict is free. When you’re ready to inspect and negotiate one specific car, the Full Report turns the 2021 Porsche Cayenne S’s complaint breakdown and recall list into an inspection-ready, shareable PDF.
Cross-shopping a different nameplate? Compare the 2026 Porsche Cayenne S head-to-head →