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2018 Porsche Cayenne

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2018 Cayenne.

Body SUVTransmission Automatic (S8)

The 2018 Porsche Cayenne is an SUV fitted with an eight-speed automatic transmission (S8) and an engine requiring 7.2 quarts of 0W-30 or 5W-30 oil, carrying EPA fuel economy ratings of 18 mpg city, 24 mpg highway, and 20 mpg combined. Reliability records document 13 total owner complaints concentrated in the electrical and fuel/propulsion systems alongside one recall. This positions the model year near the lower end of the grievance spectrum when viewed against the full 2003-2026 production span, which saw highs of 101 complaints for the 2004 model and lows of a single complaint for 2010.

Model year202620252024202320222021202020192018

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity7.2 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-30 / 5W-30OEM · verified
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.

Tire sizeP255/55ZR19; Rear: P275/50ZR19OEM · verified
Wheel / rim8.5; Rear: 9.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter9A711549900 alt 95810732200
Engine air filter95811013000 alt 95811013010
Fuel filter95862042100
Spark plug95817022290 alt 99917023590
Battery9A7915089 alt 9A7915089B
Front wiper bladesV04015001HS
Serpentine belt95810225110 alt 7PP903137
Thermostat94810670700 alt 94810603404

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S8)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length190.9 in
Overall width76.4 in
Overall height67.3 in
Wheelbase114.2 in
Curb weight4652 lb
Track (front / rear)65 / 65.7 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)53/47

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined18 / 24 / 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.

2.8–7.2 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 2.80 sec — 2024 Turbo GT Coupe
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2017Turbo S 4.8L Twin-Turbo V83.80 sec12.20 sec570 hpAWD
2017S E-Hybrid Platinum Edition 3.0L Supercharger V6 + Elec 70-kW 10.8-kWh5.20 sec13.80 sec416 hpAWD
2017S E-Hybrid Platinum Edition 3.0L Supercharger V6 + Elec 70-kW 10.8-kWh5.40 sec13.90 sec416 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
2019E-Hybrid PHEV 3.0L Turbo V6 + Elec 99-kW 14.1-kWh4.20 sec12.70 sec455 hpAWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 7.2 qt of 0W-30 / 5W-30 engine oil, DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 118 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidPorsche part number 95830054000
Brake FluidDOT 4
Engine CoolantFilled with Porsche Life Long Coolant
Engine Oil0W-30 · 5W-30
Engine Oil Capacity7.2 qt
Engine Oil0W-40 · 0W-30 · 5W-30
Engine Oil0W-40
Engine Oil Capacity10.0 qt

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts133 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts118 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-5-3-6-2-4
Cylinder Firing Order1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8
Spark Plug ManufacturerPorsche
Spark Plug TorqueNew Plug: 22 ft-lbs; Old Plug: 19 ft-lbs
Spark Plug ManufacturerPorsche
Spark Plug GapPlug FR6NDP:
Spark Plug TorqueNew Plug: 22 ft-lbs; Old Plug: 19 ft-lbs

Service checks

RPM80.0-87.0 @ Idle. Low Pressure Side. rpm

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
115.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9015 ft. lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
115.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 37.0 ft. lbs., Step 3: 74.0 ft. lbs., Step 4: 18015 ft. lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
115.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 37.0 ft. lbs., Step 3: 74.0 ft. lbs., Step 4: 18015 ft. lbs

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 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 20,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Active Suspension System (inspect fluid level) · Air Intake System (inspect) · Battery (inspect) · Brake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · Brake Line (inspect)
Every 30,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)
Every 40,000 miBody Latches, Locks & Hinges (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Engine Assembly (leak inspection) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Instrument Cluster Warning Indicator (inspect)
Every 60,000 miDrive Belt (replace)
Every 80,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace)
At 160,000 miDrive 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 2018 Porsche Cayenne sits at the tail end of the third generation (2011–2018), a period characterized by gradually declining complaint volumes after an early spike of 62 complaints in 2011. Complaints trended downward from 53 in 2014 to just 13 in 2018, while recalls held at 1—the lowest figure in the entire dataset—suggesting Porsche had effectively matured the platform over its production run. Notably, the 2019 model year, which launched the next generation, saw complaints triple to 40 and recalls jump to 6, reinforcing that 2018 represents the fully refined product before a reset in reliability. The 661 TSBs for 2018, up from 528 in 2017, indicate Porsche was actively disseminating service guidance rather than reacting to widespread failures, and the complaint areas are dispersed across just four categories with one complaint each—no concentrated failure pattern. With zero crash or fire complaints on record, the 2018 Cayenne appears to be a strong buy: it captures the benefits of a late-cycle, debugged platform before the next-generation launch introduced fresh issues.

1
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
661
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
1
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
13
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
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Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent
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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 13 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Electrical System,Fuel/Propulsion System1
Power Train1
Tires1
Air Bags1
Air Bags,Unknown Or Other1
Electrical System1
Exterior Lighting1
Electrical System,Unknown Or Other,Engine1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 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…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 661 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
40/26 44072026-06-30WheelsWheel Bolt Replacement Requirement - Change from Wheel Bolts with Aluminum Washers to…
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)
19/26 17012026-06-25EngineOverview 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

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Vehicles with shared specs

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Vehicles taking 7.2 qtEngine oil filter 9A711549900Engine air filter 95811013000Fuel filter 95862042100Spark plug 95817022290

Reference guides

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

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2018 Cayenne take?

7.2 qt of 0W-30, 5W-30 Porsche C30, per the factory manual.

Does the 2018 Cayenne have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 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.