2013 Porsche Cayenne
This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 40
- Recalls
- 3
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Power train
Campaigns on file for 2013
None on file
40% of complaints
Complaints per year
2013: 40 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2003 | 2 |
| 2004 | 38 |
| 2005 | 32 |
| 2006 | 41 |
| 2008 | 27 |
| 2009 | 15 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2011 | 30 |
| 2012 | 27 |
| 2013 | 40 |
| 2014 | 53 |
| 2015 | 14 |
| 2016 | 40 |
| 2017 | 17 |
| 2018 | 13 |
| 2019 | 47 |
| 2020 | 24 |
| 2021 | 20 |
| 2022 | 4 |
| 2023 | 5 |
| 2024 | 5 |
| 2025 | 5 |
| 2026 | 5 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Power train
40% · 16 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Transfer case failure at 43,000 miles. Known defect could cause injury or death if fails
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-08-31
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…
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-06-22
Engine
18% · 7 reportsShow complaint excerpts
I experienced a similar problem with my 2013 Cayenne S that was previously investigated (Pe13-009) by the NHTSA in the Porsche 911.
NHTSA ODI report, 2016-12-30
Air bags
15% · 6 reportsShow complaint excerpts
The optional Leather Dashboard is peeling away from the base of the windshield. The cutout in the leather that aligns with the passenger airbag is now out of alignment and there is concern if the airbag will deploy properly in an accident.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-07-29
Fuel/propulsion system
13% · 5 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Engine light came on and vehicle decelerated while making a turn in traffic. Based on the owners manual and code test, it comes up as a DPF issue.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-01-29
Seat belts
10% · 4 reportsSafety timeline
3 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2013-12-05Electrical system13V506000 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…
Remedy: 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…
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2016-07-08Service brakes, hydraulic16V169000 Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Cayenne vehicles manufactured April 28, 2010, to January 11, 2016.
Remedy: 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.
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2022-10-28Exterior lighting22V656000 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.
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 contact Porsche's customer service at 1-800-767-7243.
Buy-smart checklist
2013 Porsche Cayenne — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Power train: 16 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 7 reports on file for this year.
- Air bags: 6 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 13V506000 · Electrical system
- Recall 16V169000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
- Recall 22V656000 · Exterior lighting
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FAQ
- Is the 2013 Porsche Cayenne reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2013 Porsche Cayenne is rated "typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2013 Porsche Cayenne?
- The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 40% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2013 Porsche Cayenne have?
- 3 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.