2013 Porsche Cayenne: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2013 Porsche Cayenne: 3 recalls, 40 owner complaints and up to 19 mpg combined.
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Recalls
3 vehicle recalls from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Electrical Vehicle recall #13V506000 · 2013 · 207 vehicles
What's wrong: 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…
Why it matters: The fuel display inaccuracies May result in the vehicle unexpectedly running out of fuel and stalling, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will update the instrument cluster software free of charge. The recall began on December 5, 2013.
Brakes (hydraulic) Vehicle recall #16V169000 · 2016 · 88,300 vehicles
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: If the brake pedal dislodges, the driver May not be able to apply the brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.
The 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.
Exterior lights Vehicle recall #22V656000 · 2022 · 222,858 vehicles
What's wrong: 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…
Why it matters: Improperly adjusted headlights May not illuminate the road properly, or cause a glare to oncoming drivers, which can increase the risk of a crash.
The 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.
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 0 mention a fire, 0 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Transmission & drivetrain (16): the most common themes are hard / delayed shifting (10), noise or vibration (4).
- Other / unknown (9): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Engine (7): the most common themes are leaks (2).
- Airbags (6): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
The 2013 Porsche Cayenne has 40 owner complaints, ranking #4 of 23 Cayenne model years for complaints (1.8× the average Cayenne year). Complaints peaked in 2019 (13 filed that year). The typical problem showed up when the car was about 6 years old, at a median of 66,095 miles. Neighboring years: 2012 (27 complaints, 4 recalls), 2014 (53 complaints, 3 recalls).
Engines & fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.6 L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 16 | 23 | 19 | Premium |
| 3.6 L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | All-Wheel Drive | 15 | 22 | 17 | Premium |
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FAQ
Does the 2013 Porsche Cayenne have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 vehicle recalls for the 2013 Porsche Cayenne. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2013 Porsche Cayenne problems?
Owners have filed 40 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are transmission & drivetrain (16), other / unknown (9), engine (7).
What gas mileage does the 2013 Porsche Cayenne get?
EPA ratings run up to 19 mpg combined (3.6 L, Automatic (S8)), across 2 engine and transmission combos.
Where can I get a 2013 Porsche Cayenne repair manual?
eManualOnline sells downloadable manuals, Mitchell 1 DIY and ALLDATAdiy sell online access to factory repair data, and Haynes sells printed guides and online access. Pick a download if you want to keep it, or a subscription for wiring diagrams and TSBs.