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2017 Porsche Cayenne

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2017 Cayenne.

Body SUVTransmission Automatic (S8)

The 2017 Porsche Cayenne is an SUV equipped with an 8-speed automatic transmission, achieving EPA-estimated fuel economy of 18 city, 24 highway, and 20 combined mpg. Among its model generation's complaint history spanning 2003 to 2026, the 2017 Cayenne recorded only 15 owner complaints—a stark contrast to the peak of 101 complaints logged in 2004—with exterior lighting cited as the primary issue area and two recalls issued for the model year. This positions the 2017 well within a reliability trajectory showing significant improvement, as complaint levels have generally declined from earlier generations that experienced substantially higher owner dissatisfaction.

Model year2026 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2017

Quick specs

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

Lug nut torque133 ft-lbsOEM · verified

EPA fuel economy18/24/20 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 9A711549900. 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.

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	9A711549900 alt 95810732200
Engine air filter	95811013010 alt 95811013000
Fuel filter	95862042100
Spark plug	95817022290 alt 99917023690
Battery	9A7915089B alt 9A7915089
Front wiper blades	V04015001HS
Serpentine belt	95810225110 alt 95510293300
Thermostat	94810670700 alt 94810603404

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic (S8)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	190.9 in
Overall width	76.4 in
Overall height	67.3 in
Wheelbase	114.2 in
Curb weight	4652 lb
Track (front / rear)	65 / 65.7 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	53/47

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	18 / 24 / 20 mpg
Drivetrain	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.

3.8–5.4 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 3.80 sec — 2017 Turbo S

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
2017	Turbo S 4.8L Twin-Turbo V8	3.80 sec	12.20 sec	570 hp	AWD
2017	S E-Hybrid Platinum Edition 3.0L Supercharger V6 + Elec 70-kW 10.8-kWh	5.20 sec	13.80 sec	416 hp	AWD
2017	S E-Hybrid Platinum Edition 3.0L Supercharger V6 + Elec 70-kW 10.8-kWh	5.40 sec	13.90 sec	416 hp	AWD
2016	Turbo S 4.8L Twin-Turbo V8	4.20 sec	12.90 sec	570 hp	AWD
2015	S E-Hybrid 3.0L Supercharger V6 + Elec 10.8-kWh	5.40 sec	13.70 sec	416 hp	AWD
2014	Turbo S 4.8L Twin-Turbo V8	4.10 sec	12.50 sec	550 hp	AWD
2013	GTS V8 4.8L V8	5.50 sec	13.90 sec	420 hp	AWD
2013	Diesel 3.0L Turbo Diesel V6	6.80 sec	15.40 sec	240 hp	AWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

Torque lug nuts to 133 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.

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts

133 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-5-3-6-2-4
Cylinder Firing Order	1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8
Spark Plug Manufacturer	Porsche
Spark Plug Gap	0.029-0.033 in
Spark Plug Torque	19.0-22.0 ft-lbs

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 4 stages

1	15.0 ft. lbs.	15 ft. lbs
2	37.0 ft. lbs.	37 ft. lbs
3	74.0 ft. lbs.	74 ft. lbs
4	+ 180

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages

Prep Use new bolts coated with clean engine oil. Tighten all bolts to finger tight then continue on with the following procedure.

1	30 ft. lbs.	30 ft. lbs
2	90 degrees	90 degrees
3	90 degrees-	90 degrees

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 6 stages

Prep Use new bolts coated with clean engine oil. Tighten all bolts to finger tight then continue on with the following procedure.

1	27.0 ft. lbs.	27 ft. lbs
2	37.0 ft. lbs.	37 ft. lbs
3	Loosen all bolts 720 degrees	720 degrees
4	22.0 ft. lbs.	22 ft. lbs
5	22.0 ft. lbs.	22 ft. lbs
6	110 degrees	110 degrees

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 6 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Use new bolts coated with clean engine oil. Tighten all bolts to finger tight then continue on with the following procedure.

1	22.0 ft. lbs.	22 ft. lbs
2	37.0 ft. lbs.	37 ft. lbs
3	Loosen all bolts 720 degrees	720 degrees
4	22.0 ft. lbs.	22 ft. lbs
5	22.0 ft. lbs.	22 ft. lbs
6	110

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.

Every 10,000 mi	Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 20,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Active Suspension System (inspect fluid level) · Air Intake System (inspect) · Battery (inspect) · Body Water Drains (inspect) · Brake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level)
Every 40,000 mi	Door Stop (lubricate) · Engine Assembly (leak inspection) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Power Steering System (inspect fluid level) · Seat Belt System (inspect)
Every 60,000 mi	Drive Belt (replace)
Every 80,000 mi	Engine Air Filter Element (replace)
At 160,000 mi	Drive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Transfer Case 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 2017 Cayenne sits in a comparatively quiet federal-record window: its 15 complaints and two recalls are well below the generation's peaks of 101 complaints (2004) and 40 complaints with six recalls (2019), and only marginally above the 13-complaint lows of 2015 and 2018. Technical service bulletins climbed to 528 for 2017, a notable increase from 500 in 2016 but still below the 661–794 range that followed the 2018 redesign, suggesting the outgoing platform was receiving steady dealer-level attention without a corresponding spike in owner-reported problems. The top complaint categories — Exterior Lighting (three), Engine (two), and combined Electrical/Fuel-Propulsion entries (two) — are low-volume and the data does not specify root causes; one crash-related complaint and zero fire complaints were recorded. Across the full 2003–2024 arc, the 2017 model year falls at the tail end of the first generation, after the mid-cycle elevation of 2011–2014 and before the elevated recall and TSB activity that accompanied the 2019–2021 redesign years. Takeaway: the 2017 Cayenne presents a favorable federal-profile relative to both earlier and later model years, making it a solid candidate for purchase provided a pre-purchase inspection confirms the specific lighting, engine, and electrical items flagged in the low-volume complaints.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

528

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Owner complaints

1 involved a crash · 0 a fire

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.

Exterior Lighting3

Engine2

Electrical System,Fuel/Propulsion System1

Electrical System,Engine,Fuel/Propulsion System1

Air Bags1

Electrical System1

Air Bags,Unknown Or Other1

Power Train1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

18V844000EquipmentReported 28/11/2018

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2017 Porsche Cayenne Turbo S, Cayenne Turbo, Cayenne Plug-in Hybrid, Cayenne GTS, Cayenne Plug-in Hybrid Platinum Edition, Macan Turbo and Macan GTS… Remedy: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ski bags, free of charge. The recall began January 10, 2019. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at…

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 528 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

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Build data

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Recalls

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Vehicles with shared specs

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Engine oil filter 9A711549900 Engine air filter 95811013010 Fuel filter 95862042100 Spark plug 95817022290

Reference guides

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

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Frequently asked

Does the 2017 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 18 city / 24 highway / 20 combined mpg.