Porsche›Cayenne›2009›Overview/porsche/cayenne/2009/base/

2009 Porsche Cayenne

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2009 Cayenne.

Body SUVTransmission Automatic 6-spd

The 2009 Porsche Cayenne is a midsize SUV equipped with a six-speed automatic transmission, achieving EPA-estimated fuel economy of 14 city, 20 highway, and 16 combined mpg. Porsche produced the Cayenne across this generation from 2003 through 2010, a period during which the model experienced a notable evolution in reliability metrics—owner complaints peaked in 2004 at 101 total, then steadily declined to a low of just 1 complaint in 2010. With 15 total owner complaints logged and two recalls on the 2009 model, this year falls in the middle of that downward trajectory, with the Power Train system emerging as the primary complaint category; this positions the 2009 as a transitional model in terms of dependability, reflecting Porsche's efforts to address earlier reliability concerns while still carrying over some of the issues that plagued the model's earlier production years.

Model year2026 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2009

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Lug nut torque118 ft-lbsOEM · verified

EPA fuel economy14/20/16 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 94R · 650 CCA battery, TERM low-beam bulbs, OE oil filter 95510731300. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 94R · 650 CCAOEM · verified

Low beam bulbTERMOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	95510731300 alt 9A711549900
Engine air filter	95511013110
Fuel filter	95562042100
Spark plug	99917013090 alt 99917023690
Battery	V04015001MD alt 99961109520
Front wiper blades	95562893911
Serpentine belt	7PP903137 alt 95510293300
Thermostat	WHT000863 alt 94810612501
Cabin air filter	95581963100

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic 6-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	189 in
Overall width	76 in
Overall height	66.9 in
Wheelbase	111.8 in
Curb weight	4784 lb
Track (front / rear)	65.4 / 64.6 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	53/47

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	14 / 20 / 16 mpg
Drivetrain	4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuel	Premium Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Cayenne of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

4.1–4.4 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 4.10 sec — 2009 Turbo S V8

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
2009	Turbo S V8 4.8L Twin-Turbo V8	4.10 sec	12.60 sec	550 hp	AWD
2009	Turbo S V8 4.8L Twin-Turbo V8	4.40 sec	12.90 sec	550 hp	AWD
2008	Turbo V8 4.8L Twin-Turbo V8	4.80 sec	13.30 sec	500 hp	AWD
2008	GTS V8 4.8L V8	5.70 sec	14.20 sec	405 hp	AWD
2008	S V8 4.8L V8	6.00 sec	14.50 sec	385 hp	AWD
2006	Turbo S V8 4.5L Twin-Turbo V8	4.90 sec	13.50 sec	520 hp	AWD
2005	Turbo V8 4.5L Twin-Turbo V8	5.10 sec	13.60 sec	450 hp	AWD
2005	S V8 4.5L V8	6.60 sec	15.00 sec	340 hp	AWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

Torque lug nuts to 118 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission Fluid	ATF
Differential Gear Oil Capacity	2.5 Pints,
Manual Transmission Fluid	Porsche part number 00004330338
Manual Transmission Fluid Capacity	1.9

Engine torques

Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	17.0 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	11.0 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	20.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts	118 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug	15.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug	15.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-6-2-4-3-5
Cylinder Firing Order	1-5-3-6-2-4
Cylinder Firing Order	1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	1.80-2.25 lbs
Standard BCI Group Number	94R
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	650 cca
Standard BCI Group Number	49
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	740 cca

Brakes

Minimum Pad Thickness	Front: 0.079; Rear: 0.079 in
Minimum Shoe Thickness	0.079 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 6 stages

1	22.0 ft. lbs.	22 ft. lbs
2	37.0 ft. lbs.	37 ft. lbs
3	Loosen all bolts 360 degrees	360 degrees
4	22.0 ft. lbs.	22 ft. lbs
5	22.0 ft. lbs.	22 ft. lbs
6	110 degrees	110 degrees

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the spark plugs every 60,000 mi.

Every 20,000 mi	Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Driveshaft (inspect)
At 40,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 40,000 mi	Clutch Assembly (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Coolant System (leak inspection) · Engine Coolant System Hoses (inspect) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect)
Every 60,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Drive Belt (replace) · Spark Plugs (replace)
At 120,000 mi	Drive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Final Drive (drain & refill) · Transmission Assembly (drain & refill) · Transmission Filter (replace)
At 144,000 mi	Transfer Case Assembly (drain & refill) · Transmission Fluid & Filter (replace)
At 320,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2009 Cayenne marks a distinct low point in the first generation's federal record, with complaints falling to 15 from 42 in 2008 and recalls holding at just two — the lowest combined figure since the 2003 launch year. This improvement coincides with zero investigations and zero crash or fire complaints, while TSB volume (392) remains consistent with the 2006–2010 plateau. The complaint profile centers on Power Train (four reports) and fuel-system categories (four combined), though the data does not specify root causes. The subsequent 2010 model year drops further to a single complaint before a sharp rebound to 62 in 2011, suggesting the 2009–2010 window represents a brief quality inflection rather than a sustained trend. For a buyer, the 2009 stands as the most complaint-quiet model year of the early generation with no open investigations, making it a relatively strong candidate provided the documented powertrain and fuel-system reports are verified as resolved on any specific vehicle.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

392

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Owner complaints

0 involved a crash · 0 a fire

NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars

Rollover★★★★★

Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

’03 ’04 ’05 ’06 ’08’09’10 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18 ’19 ’20 ’21 ’22 ’23 ’24 ’26

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 15 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Power Train4

Fuel System, Gasoline2

Fuel/Propulsion System2

Electrical System1

Unknown Or Other1

Seats1

Electrical System,Exterior Lighting1

Power Train,Electrical System1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

19V446000Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Gear Position Indication (Prndl)Reported 12/06/2019

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2003-2006 Cayenne S, Cayenne Turbo, 2004-2010 Cayenne, 2006 Cayenne Turbo S, 2010-2016 Panamera S, Panamera 4 S, Panamera Turbo, 2011-2016 Panamera… Remedy: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shifter cable bushing, free of charge. Owners are instructed to use the parking brake until their vehicle is repaired. The…

22V656000Exterior Lighting:HeadlightsReported 30/08/2022

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2003-2020 Porsche Macan, Cayenne, Panamera, and Cayman S, 2001-2004 Boxster, Boxster S, 2004 Boxster 50 JAHRE SPYDER 550 vehicles. Please see the recall… Remedy: Dealers will inspect the headlights for sealing caps and install missing caps as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 28, 2022. Owners may…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 392 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
40/26 4407	2026-06-30	Wheels	Wheel Bolt Replacement Requirement - Change from Wheel Bolts with Aluminum Washers to…
TSTR2636	2026-06-29	Unknown Or Other	Porsche Tester Software Update Information Software Version: 44.200.031
TSTR2635	2026-06-29	Unknown Or Other	Porsche Tester Software Update Information Software Version: 44.200.030
20/26	2026-06-25	Engine	Overview of Approved Porsche C20 Engine Oils (20/26)
19/26 1701	2026-06-25	Engine	Overview of Approved Porsche C30 Engine Oils (19/26)

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420

Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1

P0300

Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected

P0171

System too lean — Bank 1

P0455

Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak

P0128

Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature

P0442

Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

VIN tools

Decode factory build data for a specific vehicle by VIN.

VIN

Decode a VIN to confirm the transmission and build data for a specific Cayenne. OEM

Build data

Plant, GVWR class, engine and body data for any 17-character VIN.

Recalls

Check open recall campaigns against a specific vehicle by VIN.

Vehicles with shared specs

Find every vehicle that shares this one's battery, bulbs, oil capacity, platform or parts.

Group 94R battery TERM low-beam bulb Engine oil filter 95510731300 Engine air filter 95511013110 Fuel filter 95562042100 Spark plug 99917013090

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

Vehicle recalls & TSBs OBD-II trouble codes Torque specifications Maintenance schedules Fluid capacities & specs

Frequently asked

Does the 2009 Cayenne have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Cayenne get?

EPA figures are 14 city / 20 highway / 16 combined mpg.