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2020 Porsche Cayenne

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2020 Cayenne.

Transmission Automatic (S8)

The 2020 Porsche Cayenne pairs an Automatic (S8) transmission with EPA ratings of 19/23/20 mpg, representing a specific data point within the model’s 2003–2026 production span. Reliability records for this year document 21 owner complaints—clustered primarily around the engine—and four distinct recalls. Set against the historical range that peaks at 101 complaints for 2004 and bottoms at one for 2010, the 2020 model year registers as a relatively moderate-to-low complaint period, indicating fewer reported issues than the series’ most troubled years while remaining above the historic minimum.

Model year202620252024202320222021202020192018

Quick specs

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

Lug nut torque118 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy19/23/20 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses OE oil filter 9A711533100. 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.

Tire size255/55R19/XL 111V, Rear: 275/50R19/XL 112VOEM · verified
Wheel / rimFront: 8.5, Rear: 9.5; Optional: Front: 8.5, Rear: 9.5; 20” Tires: Front: 9, Rear: 10.5; 21” Tires: Front: 9.5, Rear: 11; 22” Tires: Front: 10, Rear: 11.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter9A711533100 alt PAB115441
Engine air filterPAB133843A
Spark plug9A790560150 alt 9A790560100
Battery9Y0915105QY
Front wiper blades9Y1955329A
Serpentine belt95826084910 alt PAB90313700
Thermostat9A712168800 alt 9A712113910
Cabin air filterPAB81943900

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S8)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length193.7 in
Overall width78 in
Overall height66.9 in
Wheelbase114.2 in
Curb weight4376 lb
Track (front / rear)66.1 / 65.7 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)56/44

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined19 / 23 / 20 mpg
DrivetrainAll-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelPremium 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.

3.2–3.7 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 3.20 sec — 2020 Turbo Coupe
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2020Turbo Coupe 4.0L Twin-Turbo V83.20 sec11.70 sec541 hpAWD
2020Turbo S E-Hybrid PHEV 4.0L Twin-Turbo V8 + Elec 14.1-kWh3.20 sec11.50 sec670 hpAWD
2020Turbo S E-Hybrid PHEV (Euro Spec) 4.0L Twin-Turbo V8 + Elec 14.1-kWh3.30 sec11.60 sec670 hpAWD
2020Turbo S E-Hybrid Coupe PHEV 4.0L Twin-Turbo V8 + Elec 14.1-kWh3.70 sec11.90 sec670 hpAWD
2019Turbo 4.0L Twin-Turbo V83.20 sec11.80 sec541 hpAWD
2019Turbo 4.0L Twin-Turbo V83.50 sec12.10 sec541 hpAWD
2019Turbo 4.0L Twin-Turbo V83.60 sec12.00 sec541 hpAWD
2019E-Hybrid PHEV 3.0L Turbo V6 + Elec 99-kW 14.1-kWh4.20 sec12.80 sec455 hpAWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

Torque lug nuts to 118 ft-lbs.

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs84.0 inch lbs. ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs90.0 inch lbs. ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs114.0 inch lbs. ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts118 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR1234yf
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46YF
Oil Capacity4.73 oz

Brakes

ABS Sensor TorqueFront: 6.0; Rear: 6.0
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: 1.260; Rear: .945
Variation from Parallelism Thickness VariationRear: .0008
Maximum Rotor Runout.0012
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: 1.339; Rear: .945
Variation from Parallelism Thickness VariationRear: .0008
Maximum Rotor Runout.0012
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: 1.417; Rear: 1.024

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
142.0 inch lbs., Step 2: 50°42 in
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
115.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 110°15 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
172.0 inch lbs., Step 2: 15.0 ft. lbs., Step 3: 30.0 ft. lbs., Step 4: 90°72 in
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
190.0 inch lbs., Step 2: 22.0 ft. lbs., Step 3: 100°90 in
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Install all bolts completely by hand. Step 222 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Install all bolts completely by hand. Step 222 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Install all bolts completely by hand. Step 222 ft. lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
119.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 120°19 ft. lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
144.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°44 ft. lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
119.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 120°19 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
111.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 120°11 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
142.0 inch lbs., Step 2: 37.0 ft. lbs., Step 3: Loosen all bolts., Step 4: 108.0 inch lbs., Step 5: 11.0 ft. lbs., Step 6: 75°, Step 7: 75°42 in

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 10,000 mi; spark plugs every 30,000 mi.

Every 10,000 miBrake Line (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (inspect) · Underbody (inspect) · Underbody Splash Shield (inspect)
Every 20,000 miAir Intake Duct (inspect) · Body Water Drains (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Driveshaft (inspect)
Every 30,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)
Every 40,000 miBrake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Door Stop (lubricate) · Engine Assembly (leak inspection) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect)
Every 80,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace)
At 160,000 miDrive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Transmission Fluid & Filter (replace)

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 third-generation Cayenne launched for 2019 with the generation's highest complaint count (40) and joint-highest recall count (6), reflecting typical first-model-year teething. By 2020, complaints dropped nearly in half to 21 while recalls moderated to 4, and TSBs remained near their peak at 780, indicating Porsche was still actively refining the platform through service communications rather than waiting for field failures. The 2021 model year continued the downward complaint trend (17) but saw recalls tick back up to 5, before both metrics fell sharply in 2022 (3 complaints, 2 recalls), suggesting the generation stabilized around its fourth year. For the 2020 specifically, the top complaint areas were Engine (3), Air Bags/Unknown or Other (2), Electrical System (2), and Air Bags/Seat Belts (1), with one crash complaint and zero fire complaints — the data does not specify root causes for any of these categories. The 2020 model year sits in the improving-but-not-yet-stable portion of the generation's arc: complaints are meaningfully lower than the launch year, but the elevated recall count and high TSB volume signal that Porsche was still working through early-production issues. This makes the 2020 a reasonable but not risk-free purchase — buyers should verify that all four recalls have been completed and review the service history for TSB-related work, particularly on the engine and electrical systems.

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Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
780
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
21
Owner complaints
1 involved a crash · 0 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent
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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 21 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Engine3
Air Bags,Unknown Or Other2
Electrical System2
Air Bags,Seat Belts1
Seat Belts1
Service Brakes1
Engine,Forward Collision Avoidance1
Visibility/Wiper1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 4 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

20V271000Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Cooling Unit And LinesReported 13/05/2020

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2020 Cayenne vehicles. An insufficient weld on a transmission oil pipe may cause the vehicle to leak automatic transmission fluid (ATF). Remedy: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the transmission oil pipe and replace it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began September 8, 2020. Owners may contact…

21V318000SeatsReported 05/05/2021

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2021 Cayenne GTS, Cayenne GTS Coupe, 2020-2021 Cayenne Coupe, Cayenne S Coupe, Cayenne E-Hybrid Coupe vehicles. The passenger seat back heating element was… Remedy: Dealers will install a heating element, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 25, 2021. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 780 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
40/26 44072026-06-30WheelsWheel Bolt Replacement Requirement - Change from Wheel Bolts with Aluminum Washers to…
03/26 91022026-06-30Electrical SystemComplaint Regarding the Camera View (Real Top View) in the PCM Central Display (03/26)
TSTR26362026-06-29Unknown Or OtherPorsche Tester Software Update Information Software Version: 44.200.031
TSTR26352026-06-29Unknown Or OtherPorsche Tester Software Update Information Software Version: 44.200.030
20/262026-06-25EngineOverview of Approved Porsche C20 Engine Oils (20/26)

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

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Vehicles with shared specs

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Engine oil filter 9A711533100Engine air filter PAB133843ASpark plug 9A790560150Battery 9Y0915105QY

Reference guides

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Frequently asked

Does the 2020 Cayenne have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Cayenne get?

EPA figures are 19 city / 23 highway / 20 combined mpg.