2014 Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2014 Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid; the most frequently affected component is exterior lighting — headlights. Owners filed 40 complaints, most often about power train. Among the 4 model years of this model in the database, 2014 ranks #4 for number of recalls.

Recalls1

Complaints40

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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 train15 · 38%

Unknown or other9 · 22%

Air bags9 · 22%

Fuel/propulsion system4 · 10%

Vehicle speed control4 · 10%

Electrical system4 · 10%

Exterior lighting3 · 8%

Engine2 · 5%

When complaints were filed

20182

201914

20205

20213

20222

20234

20247

20253

From owner complaints

At about 25,000 the cayenne started making bump upon acceleration and especially when turning. I understand this can be a safety issue unless addressed .the dealer diagnosed the problem as the transfer case which was replaced. Now we have 49,000 miles on the vehicle and it is starting to exhibit the same transfer case…
Power train · Dec 2019 · NHTSA complaint record

When accelerating from a stop gears seems to be missing and jumpy between 2-5 gears, like shudders on gears. I read that it's common problem with cayenne. This needs to be addressed by porsche as it is very costly. Vehicle only have 21,000 miles.
Power train · Dec 2019 · NHTSA complaint record

When accelerating from a stop the car skips/shutters. This generally occurs gears 2-3. This problem has placed me in danger when trying to accelerate while making left hand turns.
Power train · Sep 2022 · NHTSA complaint record

Factory installed spare tire failed to inflate and attach to wheel rim when needed to replace a flat tire. None of the service technicians with aaa, discount tire or porsche dealerships were able to do so. There were no visible defects on or in the spare. The tire had been used possibly only once before this incident.…
Unknown or other · Jul 2023 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

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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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