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US recalls (3)
Exterior lighting: headlights
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."
Risk and remedy
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.
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. Porsche's number for this recall is ANB4.
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk: If the brake pedal dislodges, the driver may not be able to apply the brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.
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. Porsche's number for this recall is AG02.
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk: The fuel display inaccuracies may result in the vehicle unexpectedly running out of fuel and stalling, increasing the risk of a crash.
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 recall number is AD03.
Canadian recalls (5)
Show 5 Canadian recalls
Other
2026-06-17 · campaign 2026-301
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the immobilizer system may not meet certain requirements of Canadian regulations.
Safety Risk:
This small error does not affect safety.
Corrective Actions:
This is not a recall. Porsche has made changes to ensure that all new vehicles meet Canadian regulations.
Lights and instruments
2022-08-31 · campaign 2022-487
Issue:
On certain vehicles, covers were not installed over the horizontal headlamp adjusters. As a result, the headlamps may be adjusted horizontally. Canadian regulations do not allow for horizontal headlamp adjustment unless the vehicle is equipped with a built-in aiming device.
Safety Risk:
Headlamps that are not properly adjusted could cause reduced visibility or glare for oncoming drivers, and increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Porsche will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to install caps over the headlamp adjustment screws.
Label
2019-04-18 · campaign 2019-192
Issue:
Certain wheels were made without a marking that is required by Canadian regulations.
Safety Risk:
This small error does not affect safety.
Corrective Actions:
This is not a recall. The company has made changes to include the required marking on all new parts.
Brakes
2016-03-23 · campaign 2016-131
On certain vehicles, a circlip at the brake pedal hinge may not have been installed at the time of assembly. This could allow the pivot pin to move out of position, which would allow the pedal to wobble, and could fracture the brake pedal pivot through continued use. A fractured hinge would allow the pedal to separate from its pivot, which could lead to impaired brake function and increase stopping distances, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will inspect and add a circlip as necessary.
Lights and instruments
2013-10-16 · campaign 2013-354 · 31 vehicles
On certain vehicles, the fuel gauge may indicate a greater quantity of fuel than what remains in the tank. As a result, if the tank were to become empty, engine stalling could occur which, in conjunction with traffic, road conditions, and driver's reactions, could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or property damage. Correction: Dealers will recalibrate the instrument cluster.
Owner complaints (40)
Owners filed 40 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Porsche Cayenne. Among 23 model years of this model, it ranks #4 for the most complaints (median 21).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Power train | 16 | |
| Unknown or other | 9 | |
| Engine | 7 | |
| Air bags | 6 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 5 | |
| Seat belts | 4 | |
| Electrical system | 3 | |
| Structure | 2 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2013 Porsche Cayenne.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2013 Porsche Cayenne SUV AWD | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2013 Porsche Cayenne version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Cayenne 3.6 L Automatic (S8) | 16 | 23 | 19 | $4,350 |
| Cayenne 3.6 L Manual 6-spd | 15 | 22 | 17 | $4,850 |
| Cayenne Diesel 3.0 L Automatic (S8) | 20 | 29 | 23 | $4,150 |
| Cayenne GTS 4.8 L Automatic 8-spd | 14 | 20 | 16 | $5,150 |
| Cayenne S 4.8 L Automatic 8-spd | 15 | 22 | 18 | $4,550 |
| Cayenne S Hybrid 3.0 L Automatic 8-spd | 20 | 24 | 21 | $3,900 |
| Cayenne Turbo 4.8 L Automatic 8-spd | 14 | 21 | 17 | $4,850 |
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Recalls updated 2026-10-30.