Table 1 shows one common air bag related problems of the 2019 Porsche Cayenne.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Air Bag problems |
Bubbled dashboard is considered as a safety issue that airbag may not be properly deployed when an accident occurs.
Safety assessment: 2019 Porsche Cayenne s dashboard material failure vehicle identification: VIN [xxx] , current odometer: 46639 assessment date: 12/11/2025 evaluator: [xxx] , registered owner/operator ________________________________________ executive summary the dashboard upper assembly in this vehicle exhibits progressive adhesive delamination and synthetic leather separation (colloquially “bubbling”) across the instrument cluster housing and passenger airbag deployment zone. This defect, while initially cosmetic, presents measurable safety risks under federal motor vehicle safety standards (fmvss) by compromising passive restraint systems, driver visibility, and interior structural integrity during collision events. The failure pattern is consistent with documented manufacturing defects affecting 2018-2022 Cayenne production units. ________________________________________ technical analysis defect manifestation: •multi-point adhesive failure between dashboard substrate and synthetic leather wrap •bubbles ranging 2-8cm diameter directly above passenger-side airbag module •progression rate: 15% surface area increase over 4-month observation period •material: thermoplastic olefin (tpo) substrate with polyurethane coating exhibiting uv-degradation and outgassing root cause: inadequate adhesive curing during manufacturing combined with incompatible material expansion coefficients, resulting in progressive DE-lamination under thermal cycling. ________________________________________ safety concerns 1. Passenger airbag deployment (fmvss 208 violation risk) 2. Driver visibility impairment (fmvss 101 violation risk) 3. Interior structural integrity (fmvss 201/214) 4. Secondary projectile hazard 5. Occupant health & cognitive load this defect constitutes a latent safety hazard that degrades over time, not a static cosmetic issue. The combination of airbag deployment trajectory interference, driver visibility impairment, structural integrity compromise. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (fo.
Porsche leather dashboard shrunk and is loose; I was told airbags may not deploy correctly. Porche recommended replacing the dashboard. This is a very common issue.
Leather dashboard bubbles up and could effect the deployment of the passenger airbag.
Porsche dashboard leather shrunk and staples pulled out, I was told that if the vehicle was in an accident the air bags might not deploy properly . The Porsche dealer looked at it and recommended replacing it . This is a very common issue .
The leather dashboard has shrunk to the point where the the Porsche dealer recommend replaceing it. This appears to be an issue serious enough to prevent the airbag from deploying correctly if in an accident. This appears to be a common issue.
The dashboard has a fitted leather coating covering the airbag. . . The leather and its surrounding seals has melted. . Almost entirely. . And it is rippled and uneven all around. . . This is widespread for these models and may cause problems with the airbag in the dash. . . The airbag has to be able to deploy without any problems. . The dash should be fixed so it is safe.
The dashboard material cover is pulling away lifting up from the dashboard where air bags are located. Not safe.