2013 Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2013 Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid; the most frequently affected component is exterior lighting — headlights. Owners filed 37 complaints, most often about power train. Among the 4 model years of this model in the database, 2013 ranks #3 for number of recalls.

Recalls1

Complaints37

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Recalls (1)

Exterior lighting — HeadlightsCampaign 22V656000 · 30 Aug 2022

Problem: 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: 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.

What owners complain about

Share of the 40 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Power train16 · 40%

Unknown or other9 · 22%

Engine7 · 18%

Air bags6 · 15%

Fuel/propulsion system5 · 12%

Seat belts4 · 10%

Electrical system3 · 8%

Structure2 · 5%

When complaints were filed

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From owner complaints

I experienced a similar problem with my 2013 cayenne s that was previously investigated (pe13-009) by the nhtsa in the porsche 911. While my wife was driving on a highway the coolant hose completely separated from the housing causing the car to rapidly overheat without warning. Excessive smoke forced my wife to pull…
Engine · Dec 2016 · NHTSA complaint record

Transfer case fails very often. It causes the vehicle to jerk and unstable during driving. Porsche hasn't addressed this issue even though it is a very common problem on cayennes.
Power train · Dec 2018 · NHTSA complaint record

The door panel become loose at the edge of the glass. Searching through internet it seem it is a common problem among late porsche models. It seems the adhesive does not hold well specially in high temperatures.
Unknown or other · Dec 2017 · NHTSA complaint record

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 porsche cayenne. While driving, a loud unknown noise was heard from underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the transfer case needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the…
Power train · Nov 2019 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

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Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.

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