2014 PORSCHE CAYENNE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
76
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
31
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2014 PORSCHE CAYENNE
The 2014 PORSCHE CAYENNE has received a total of 76 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 5 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS. 31 technical service bulletins have been issued by Porsche Cars North America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Power Train (17 complaints), Unknown Or Other (11 complaints), and Air Bags (9 complaints).
Recalls for the 2014 PORSCHE CAYENNE
NHTSA has recorded 5 recalls for the 2014 PORSCHE CAYENNE, potentially affecting up to 757,081 vehicles.
Recall 22V656000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
| 222,858 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Recall 22V656000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
| 222,858 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Recall 22V656000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
| 222,858 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Recall 16V169000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
| 88,300 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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...
View full details →Recall 13V506000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
| 207 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2014 PORSCHE CAYENNE
76 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2014 PORSCHE CAYENNE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 6 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Engine | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lightingbrake Lights | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lightingheadlights | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Diesel | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebodybumpers | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tiressidewall | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
Posche dashboard leather coming apart at the staples. I was informed that if involved in an accident the airbags might not deploy. The Porsche dealer inspected and recommended replacing it. This issue has been on going with Porsche since it first began within the first few years of owning this brand new vehicle. I was informed that this is a very common issue, and a very serious safety issue with no recall issued as of yet. Please help us
Posche dashboard leather coming apart at the staples. I was informed that if involved in an accident the airbags might not deploy. The Porsche dealer inspected and recommended replacing it. This issue has been on going with Porsche since it first began within the first few years of owning this brand new vehicle. I was informed that this is a very common issue, and a very serious safety issue with no recall issued as of yet. Please help us
Dashboard leather has shrunk and removed staples. Dashboard leather is laying on top of airbag and may act as a deterrent to the airbag function. Was informed that the airbag may not deploy correctly. Cost to repair is >$10k due to a common material defect.
Dashboard leather has shrunk and removed staples. Dashboard leather is laying on top of airbag and may act as a deterrent to the airbag function. Was informed that the airbag may not deploy correctly. Cost to repair is >$10k due to a common material defect.
Leather dashboard is shrinking. The cut out for the passenger airbag is no longer in line and will likely result in the airbag not deploying correctly.
Safety Rating for the 2014 PORSCHE CAYENNE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2014 PORSCHE CAYENNE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2014 PORSCHE CAYENNE
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. has issued 31 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2014 PORSCHE CAYENNE. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
No. 45-25 — ENGINE
Manufacturers certificate for an Overview of Approved Porsche C40 Engine Oils. MY12-20 affected.
No. 199-22-3 — VISIBILITY
Technical information for ANB4 - retrofitting locking caps on the front left and right headlights.
No. 37-16 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:HUD:CAMERA/SENSOR
Information on eliminating symptoms in body interior: re-calibrating surround view camera control unit.
No. 117-18 — EQUIPMENT
Technical information on spare parts requirements - inner actuating mechanism for rear door opener.
No. D2000.1 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Warranty information for Timing Chain cover repairs.
No. 8HP65AX — POWER TRAIN
System description document of automatic transmission - 8HP65AX
PIWIS2001ad — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Information on PIWIS Tester III Online Update 39.700.020
122-E4H8D-02 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Technical information for Workshop campaign WKH9, which seeks to check the EGR cooler on affected vehicles and replace it if necessary.
122-Y9P5C-02 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Porsche intranet posting with Pre Information about Workshop Campaign WKH9, which seeks to check the EGR cooler on affected vehicles and replace if necessary.
122-F5T6X-01 — EQUIPMENT
Instructions for manually setting the date and time on older model vehicles with GPS and PCM 2.1 or older.
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2014 PORSCHE CAYENNE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the PORSCHE CAYENNE
- 2009 PORSCHE CAYENNE — 19 complaints
- 2010 PORSCHE CAYENNE — 1 complaint
- 2011 PORSCHE CAYENNE — 37 complaints
- 2012 PORSCHE CAYENNE — 33 complaints
- 2013 PORSCHE CAYENNE — 50 complaints
- 2014 PORSCHE CAYENNE (current)
- 2015 PORSCHE CAYENNE — 16 complaints
- 2016 PORSCHE CAYENNE — 52 complaints
- 2017 PORSCHE CAYENNE — 22 complaints
- 2018 PORSCHE CAYENNE — 16 complaints
- 2019 PORSCHE CAYENNE — 49 complaints
Other PORSCHE Models
- PORSCHE TAYCAN — 378 total complaints
- PORSCHE MACAN — 245 total complaints
- PORSCHE BOXSTER — 219 total complaints
- PORSCHE 911 — 173 total complaints
- PORSCHE PANAMERA — 153 total complaints
- PORSCHE CAYENNE S — 135 total complaints
- PORSCHE 911 TURBO — 89 total complaints
- PORSCHE 911 GT3 — 67 total complaints