CarRecallWatchThe 2013 Porsche Cayenne has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 40 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Power Train (16 reports).
2013 Porsche Cayenne recalls
Missing headlight adjuster caps can misaim headlights
On certain Porsche Boxster, Boxster S, Cayenne and Cayenne S vehicles from 2001 to 2003, the caps covering the low-beam headlight horizontal adjustment screws may be missing.
Brake Pedal May Dislodge, Risking Loss of Braking
Certain 2011-2016 Porsche Cayenne vehicles built between April 28, 2010, and January 11, 2016, may be missing a circlip on the brake pedal pivot pin.
Most common 2013 Porsche Cayenne problems
Problem areas named in the 40 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 16 |
| Unknown Or Other | 9 |
| Engine | 7 |
| Air Bags | 6 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 5 |
| Seat Belts | 4 |
| Electrical System | 3 |
| Structure | 2 |
| Steering | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
What owners report
The leather dash has "shrunk" so badly and is so distorted that there is no way the passenger airbag would properly inflate in an accident. Porsche tells me that this defect is "cosmetic" and of no consequence to vehicle safety. I do not agree with this position and feel that Porsche should be liable for this defect.
This vehicle qualified for the Volkswagen Emissions Recall, yet from the start of the recall through 2018 settlement lawsuit dates , no correspondence was sent (by Porsche nor VW). According to all recall regulations, my vehicle should have among the ârecallâ with the 85K plus others, yet no correspondence was sent (by Porsche nor VW) & now the local Porsche dealership is denying in, According to all recall regulations, even still with the EPA, the vehicle was to receive an initial emissions test, then undergo all related repairs/part replacements before the issue resulted in toxic emissions, NOX sensor failures, & premature problems with the DPF system, leading to thermostat problems
The factory leather dashboard has detached/ungluded in places both on the driver and passenger side. Now the dashboard cover in the passenger area does not properly line up and has bubbled up on top of the passenger air bag door. There is a high possibility that this defect will prevent the passenger air bag from properly functioning or not function at all during an accident. Several Cayenne owners have reported this problem to Porsche USA however they will only replace at the owner's request and owners expense which is in the thousands of dollars. Porsche USA said that this is not a recall item therefore they will not pay for the repair.
Porsche dashboard leather has shrunk and now doesnât properly cover airbag which is a major safety hazard. Porsche said they would not cover cost to replace which they quoted $9k. There are tons of reports of this happening to other Porsche cayenne owners and need to be addressed via recall
Leather dashboard cover is separating from the dashboard with staples being pulled up. I am concerned the airbag in the dash may deploy improperly and/or dangerously.
2013 Porsche Cayenne questions
Does the 2013 Porsche Cayenne have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2013 Porsche Cayenne: Missing headlight adjuster caps can misaim headlights; Brake Pedal May Dislodge, Risking Loss of Braking; Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Porsche Cayenne?
Based on 40 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (16), Unknown Or Other (9), Engine (7).
How do I check if a recall on my 2013 Porsche Cayenne has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.