2013 Porsche Cayenne

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2013 Porsche Cayenne
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:27:19.737Z

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.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

2013: 40 complaints

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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	13
2016	38
2017	15
2018	13
2019	39
2020	20
2021	17
2022	3
2023	5
2024	5
2025	5
2026	3

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

POWER TRAIN 40%

40% of complaints: power train — 16 distinct reports on file.

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TRANSFER CASE FAILURE AT 43,000 MILES. KNOWN DEFECT COULD CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH IF FAILS

NHTSA ODI report, 20180831

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

NHTSA ODI report, 20180622

ENGINE 18%

18% of complaints: engine — 7 distinct reports on file.

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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, 20161230

AIR BAGS 15%

15% of complaints: air bags — 6 distinct reports on file.

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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, 20240729

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 13%

13% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 5 distinct reports on file.

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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, 20240129

SEAT BELTS 10%

10% of complaints: seat belts — 4 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20131205 — electrical system

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

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 reca

Campaign 13V506000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20160708 — service brakes, hydraulic

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.

Campaign 16V169000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20221028 — exterior lighting

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.

Campaign 22V656000 — check if this car was fixed