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2014 Porsche Cayenne Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 53 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Porsche Cayenne, most often about the transmission (32% of complaints, typically around 52,000 miles). It is the most complained-about Cayenne model year since 2000 and has 3 recalls.
Most common 2014 Porsche Cayenne problems
Transmission
17 complaints · 32%Half of these problems showed up before 52,000 miles.
Car lurches starting around 25 miles per hour and continuing until reaching a cruising speed 50 or thereabouts. Took it in for an oil change at a german car repair company and asked them to evaluate my findings. The transfer case needs to be replaced. I hear this is an issue with cayennes and its a very pricey and…
At about 25,000 the Cayenne started making bump upon acceleration and especially when turning. I understand this can be a safety issue unless addressed .the dealer diagnosed the problem as the transfer case which was replaced. Now we have 49,000 miles on the vehicle and it is starting to exhibit the same transfer case…
Other or unspecified
11 complaints · 21%On multiple occasions we are not able to remove the electronic key from the ignition when the transmission selector is placed in the park position. This has happened approximately 20 times in the last six months on the street in parking lots and at home. I have video of the failure.
Porsche diesel emission compliant fix: - Porsche was required to apply emission fix to 2014 Cayenne diesel - diesel emission settlement requirement is the emission fix "..will not result in any noticeable changes to the driving characteristics.." - in jan 2018, emission fix was applied to 2014 Cayenne diesel - right…
Air bags
9 complaints · 17%Fuel system
7 complaints · 13%Half of these problems showed up before 33,000 miles. Parts named most often: storage.
While driving on the city street for about 10 minutes when a message "fault-fuel gauge" popped up on my instrument cluster. Tried to fill the tank at the gas station but then the tank was full however the fuel gauge incorrectly indicating the tank is only 1/2 full.message would intermittently come on while driving.…
Porsche diesel emission compliant fix: - Porsche was required to apply emission fix to 2014 Cayenne diesel - diesel emission settlement requirement is the emission fix "..will not result in any noticeable changes to the driving characteristics.." - in jan 2018, emission fix was applied to 2014 Cayenne diesel - right…
Electrical
6 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 9,000 miles.
The dashboard lights all turns on and message comes up indicating to restart the vehicle to start. This happens when the car is in park gear to unload someone and within 2 mins - 5 mins the engine will stop and the above message appears
The contact owns a 2014 Porsche Cayenne. The contact stated that there was a separation between the bumper and headlights. As a result, water entered the headlight assemblies and caused electrical failures. The contact stated that the headlamp bulbs needed to be replaced on several occasions. The contact also stated…
Engine
5 complaints · 9%I was exiting the highway into a rest area, and at about 30-35mph the car's engine suddenly cut out. All the dashboard warning lights lit up, the power steering failed, and even with the brake to the floor the car would barely slow down. I put the car in park and restarted it and it drove normally. I'm now afraid to…
Porsche diesel emission compliant fix: - Porsche was required to apply emission fix to 2014 Cayenne diesel - diesel emission settlement requirement is the emission fix "..will not result in any noticeable changes to the driving characteristics.." - in jan 2018, emission fix was applied to 2014 Cayenne diesel - right…
Body and structure
5 complaints · 9%Parts named most often: body.
On 11/19/2015 at approx 7:20am while driving the panoramic sunroof emploded on it's own, nothing hit it from the outside or inside. There were no cars around me on the road nor was there any visible sound of anything hitting US it was just a loud boom as the sunroof shattered in an upward pattern as if it were under…
The contact owns a 2014 Porsche Cayenne. The contact stated that there was a separation between the bumper and headlights. As a result, water entered the headlight assemblies and caused electrical failures. The contact stated that the headlamp bulbs needed to be replaced on several occasions. The contact also stated…
Lights
5 complaints · 9%Parts named most often: headlights, brake lights.
The contact owns a 2014 Porsche Cayenne. The contact stated that there was a separation between the bumper and headlights. As a result, water entered the headlight assemblies and caused electrical failures. The contact stated that the headlamp bulbs needed to be replaced on several occasions. The contact also stated…
The contact owns a 2014 Porsche Cayenne. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed while depressing the brake pedal, the brake lights became inoperable. Another motorist informed him that the brake lights were inoperable. The contact continued to drive with the hazard lights activated. The contact…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2014 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 2014 Porsche Cayenne
- What are the most common problems with the 2014 Porsche Cayenne?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: transmission (17 complaints, typically around 52,000 miles); other or unspecified (11 complaints); air bags (9 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2014 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 2014 a bad year for the Porsche Cayenne?
- It is the most complained-about Cayenne model year since 2000, with 53 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.