2019 Porsche Cayenne air bags problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2019 Porsche Cayenne — 26% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The dashboard is peeling up and is unsafe due to airbag being underneath the leather dash. If airbag was to blow it would not function correctly due to dashboard leather peeling. Could potentially injur passenger or not deploy at all.”
filed Jul 15, 2026
“Porsche leather dashboard shrunk and staples pulled out. I was told if the vehicle was in an accident the airbag may not deploy properly. The Porsche dealer looked at it recommend that it be replaced. This is a known manufacturer defect that has been occurring with many of Porsche leather…”
filed May 14, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Air Bags problems in other Cayenne years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Cayenne | 4 | 19% |
| 2020 Cayenne | 3 | 13% |
| 2016 Cayenne | 11 | 28% |
| 2014 Cayenne | 9 | 17% |
| 2013 Cayenne | 6 | 15% |
| 2012 Cayenne | 1 | 4% |
| 2011 Cayenne | 3 | 10% |
| 2006 Cayenne | 4 | 10% |
| 2005 Cayenne | 4 | 13% |
| 2004 Cayenne | 3 | 8% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2019 Porsche Cayenne
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.