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2013 Porsche Cayenne Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 40 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Porsche Cayenne, most often about the transmission (40% of complaints, typically around 70,000 miles). It is 4th of 23 Cayenne model years by number of complaints and has 3 recalls.
Most common 2013 Porsche Cayenne problems
Transmission
16 complaints · 40%Half of these problems showed up before 70,000 miles.
4 wheel drive transfer case slips when driving, ongoing factory problem, faulty design from factory offered to cover some, I feel since it is a manufacturing defect the should cover the entire cost
The contact owns a 2013 Porsche Cayenne. The contact stated that while dirving there was an abnormal noise coming form the rear of the vehicle. The contact stated that the transfer case needed to be replaced. The contact mentioned that this occasion was the third time the part needed to be replaced. The vehicle was…
Other or unspecified
9 complaints · 23%When accelerating the vehicle sputters and catches. This is extremely dangerous if trying to accelerate on a highway or should you need to accelerate to avoid a collision. My vehicle was bought brand new and currently only has 23,600 miles on it. This should not happen to a car with very low mileage. This issue…
Engine
7 complaints · 18%Half of these problems showed up before 52,500 miles.
At 52361 mileage, found oil leaking from the engine. The front engine cover is leaking and will need to be resealed. Engine will need to be removed and alignment will be necessary due to disruption of sub frame and suspension components.
Purchased a 2013 Cayenne Porsche gts with 67k miles on it. Noticed a kind of thumping sound when accelerating, usually appearing at 3k rpms. Vehicle shudders and almost feels like the transmission is slipping. Took the vehicle to a mechanic to diagnose the fault and they immediately knew what it was, engine transfer…
Air bags
6 complaints · 15%Fuel system
5 complaints · 13%Seat belts
4 complaints · 10%The contact owns a 2013 Porsche Cayenne. The contact stated that while attempting to secure the driver's seat belt buckle into the receiver, the seat belt failed to latch. The failure recurred multiple times. The dealer was not informed of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of…
The driver's side seat belt unlatches, even when it appears to have been properly latched and I pull on it to confirm that it is latched. This happens whether or not the vehicle is in motion. This is happening constantly, but I will fill in today's date below.
Electrical
3 complaints · 8%The contact owns a 2013 Porsche Cayenne. The contact stated that when the vehicle was refueled, the fuel gauge registered as full and remained on the same level after driving 90 miles or more. The contact mentioned that the fuel level would drop drastically without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but the…
The display unit which function the navigation and radio stopped working and it keeps rebooting. After do further research this is a common problem for many years. Without the navigation we are forced to use our phones which is a hazard.
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2013 Porsche Cayenne recalls
Lights: headlights
Risk: Improperly adjusted headlights may not illuminate the road properly, or cause a glare to oncoming drivers, which can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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 contact porsche's customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is anb4.
Full defect summary
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 report for a complete list of all affected models and model years. The caps that cover the low-beam headlight horizontal adjustment screws are missing, which can allow the headlights to be improperly adjusted. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Brakes: pedals and linkages
Risk: If the brake pedal dislodges, the driver may not be able to apply the brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake pedal assembly circlip, installing any missing circlips, free of charge. The recall began on july 8, 2016. Owners may contact porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ag02.
Full defect summary
Porsche cars north america, inc. (porsche) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 cayenne vehicles manufactured april 28, 2010, to january 11, 2016. The brake pedal pivot pin may be missing a circlip, allowing the pivot pin to move and the brake pedal to dislodge.
Electrical: instrument cluster/panel
Risk: The fuel display inaccuracies may result in the vehicle unexpectedly running out of fuel and stalling, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will update the instrument cluster software free of charge. The recall began on december 5, 2013. Owners may contact porsche at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's recall number is ad03.
Full defect summary
Porsche cars north america, inc. (porsche) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 cayenne and cayenne gts, model year 2013 cayenne diesel and model year 2014 cayenne s, s hybrid, turbo, and turbo s vehicles manufactured may 27, 2013, through july 10, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the calculated range of the remaining fuel displayed on the instrument cluster may be higher than the actual range. Additionally, the fuel level indicated by the fuel gauge may also be higher than actual amount in the tank.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2013 Porsche Cayenne
- What are the most common problems with the 2013 Porsche Cayenne?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: transmission (16 complaints, typically around 70,000 miles); other or unspecified (9 complaints); engine (7 complaints, typically around 52,500 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2013 Porsche Cayenne have?
- 3 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from August 30, 2022 (lights). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2013 a bad year for the Porsche Cayenne?
- It is 4th of 23 Cayenne model years by number of complaints, with 40 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.