2014 PORSCHE CAYENNE
3 recalls, 76 complaints - 331 TSBs
22V656000 Aug 30, 2022
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Defect Description
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 ... Read more
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.
16V169000 Mar 23, 2016
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
Defect Description
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 is AG02.
13V506000 Oct 17, 2013
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Defect Description
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 calculate... Read more
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.
Complaint Statistics
76 total complaints
2 crashes 4 fires 4 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | 18 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 9 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 8 |
| ENGINE | 7 |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 5 |
| STEERING | 3 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 3 |
| WHEELS | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 2 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 2 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Jun 13, 2025
Incident date: Jun 14, 2017
The contact owns a 2011 BMW X3. The contact stated while driving 10 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to shift into neutral. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was linked to NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V707000 (Engine and Eng... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jun 13, 2025
Incident date: Jun 14, 2017
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Transit. The contact stated that while slowly driving into a parking space, the vehicle suddenly experienced unintended acceleration and crashed into another parked vehicle. During the incident, the brake pedal was pressed, but the vehicle did not stop. The vehicle was t... Read more
Crash
2 injured
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Mar 19, 2025
Incident date: Mar 19, 2025
The contact owns a 2018 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that while driving at 60 MPH, the reduced engine power message was displayed. The RPM increased to high, and the engine revved. The accelerator pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to respond as needed. The contact stated that the failure... Read more
ENGINE
Mar 19, 2025
Incident date: Mar 19, 2025
The contact owns a 2018 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that while driving at 60 MPH, the reduced engine power message was displayed. The RPM increased to high, and the engine revved. The accelerator pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to respond as needed. The contact stated that the failure... Read more
SUSPENSION
Jan 17, 2025
Incident date: Jan 2, 2025
Car has only 4,000 miles and the CV axels make a grinding noise when turning. Also the emergency braking will randomly go off when reversing the car.
ENGINE
Nov 24, 2024
Incident date: Nov 24, 2024
Engine noise/rattling while decelerating, random rough idle that causes engine to almost stall out and die when taking off from a stop at intersections. No check engine lights.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Nov 24, 2024
Incident date: Nov 24, 2024
Driver side door will not lock. I took it to the dealership and they replaced the door handle and it worked for a little while. The vehicle locks after you start driving but when you unlock or open the door you can’t relock the car. This is a safety issue. I have taken it to many repair shops a... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Nov 18, 2024
Incident date: Nov 18, 2024
Door locks will stop working randomly. Some doors will not lock or unlock. I took to metro honda once to get it fixed and again it is happening. The driver side back door never locks or unlocks. The other back door started doing the same this past week. And the passenger door wouldn’t lock or unlo... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Nov 18, 2024
Incident date: Nov 18, 2024
Door locks will stop working randomly. Some doors will not lock or unlock. I took to metro honda once to get it fixed and again it is happening. The driver side back door never locks or unlocks. The other back door started doing the same this past week. And the passenger door wouldn’t lock or unlo... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Oct 22, 2024
Incident date: Feb 1, 2023
The contact owned a 2014 BMW 328i. The contact stated that while at a complete stop at the red traffic light, the contact noticed smoke coming from underneath the hood. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact pulled to the side of the road. A bystander advised the contact to exit the veh... Read more
Fire
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Oct 22, 2024
Incident date: Feb 1, 2023
The unresolved recall with no remedy stems from an earlier recall is entering its fourth month with no further communications from the manufacturer about the status of the remedy. There has been no compensation provided to car owners with increased carrying costs due to the manufacturing failures, ... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Oct 16, 2024
Incident date: Oct 16, 2024
I own a 2020 Tesla Y with Hardware version 3 and after a few weeks of a free trial, purchased Tesla's Full Self-Driving Software (FSD) version 12.3.6. Since then, the FSD software was updated to version 12.5.4 and then 12.5.4.1. FSD version 12.3.6 had some safety issues. But version 12.5.4 and 12.5... Read more
STEERING
Oct 16, 2024
Incident date: Oct 16, 2024
I own a 2020 Tesla Y with Hardware version 3 and after a few weeks of a free trial, purchased Tesla's Full Self-Driving Software (FSD) version 12.3.6. Since then, the FSD software was updated to version 12.5.4 and then 12.5.4.1. FSD version 12.3.6 had some safety issues. But version 12.5.4 and 12.5... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Oct 7, 2024
Incident date: Sep 29, 2023
Driving on the freeway the car stalled and was unable to accelerate. The issue seems identical to the 2020 recall. 2020-06-23 Recall no. 20V369000 Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Prius and 2014-2017 Prius V vehicles not included in recall 18V-684. Exc... Read more
ENGINE
Oct 7, 2024
Incident date: Sep 29, 2023
Vehicle does not accelerate after 2 RPH Vehicle does not go into reverse Vehicle slips when going between 40 and 60 MPH Diagnostic testing from mechanic shows transmission failure
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Sep 12, 2024
Incident date: Sep 8, 2024
screen for climate control, radio, rearview Camara doesn't work
STEERING
May 19, 2024
Incident date: Apr 29, 2024
When driving at highway speeds the steering for the car gets slightly "sticky" requiring minor corrections to remain on the road/in the lane. To "un-stick" it, it typically requires a slight pressure to the left. This is obviously distracting and potentially unsafe. ** Please note ** when this occur... Read more
SEAT BELTS
Dec 7, 2023
Incident date: Oct 7, 2023
The rear middle seatbelt in my Telsa Model 3 is stuck. Somehow it got stuck behind the middle seat after the seat was put down to put long items in the trunk. Tesla mobile service sent a tech to my house but he alleged intentional misuse - as if me or my family intentionally were playing with a s... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Sep 18, 2023
Incident date: Sep 14, 2023
The contact owns a 2021 Ford Mustang Mach E. The contact stated that while driving slowly in reverse and reversing of a parking space, the vehicle suddenly experienced unintended acceleration and erroneously drove across the street before crashing into an apartment building wall. During the crash, t... Read more
Crash
1 injured
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
Jul 6, 2023
Incident date: Jul 6, 2023
I had a very dangerous phantom breaking event while driving on the interstate. The car slammed on the brakes for no reason and I nearly had a rear end collision. There was nobody in front of me, sun was not a factor, road was flat and straight, weather was clear. Car was on cruise control only. I ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Jul 6, 2023
Incident date: Jul 6, 2023
I had a very dangerous phantom breaking event while driving on the interstate. The car slammed on the brakes for no reason and I nearly had a rear end collision. There was nobody in front of me, sun was not a factor, road was flat and straight, weather was clear. Car was on cruise control only. I ... Read more
AIR BAGS
Jul 6, 2023
Incident date: Jul 6, 2023
The airbag light turned on and will stay on. The car was taken into the dealership for inspection and diagnose the problem. The vehicle has only 36,000 miles and it has not been involved in an accident. The dealership advised that the front driver side airbag module needs to be replaced. The price q... Read more
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Jan 18, 2023
Incident date: Jan 8, 2023
The contact owns a 2021 Ram 2500. The contact stated that upon driving several miles and refueling the vehicle, he noticed that the Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) additive gauge remained stuck in the same position. There was no warning light illuminated. The dealer was notified of the failure and inform... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Dec 9, 2022
Incident date: Jun 1, 2022
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.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Feb 18, 2022
Incident date: Feb 17, 2022
After going through the car wash, I lost my rear brake lights and rear running lights. Still have the third brake light. From reading on many Porsche form sites, this is a common issue. The vehicle does not have adequate drains, in return, water leaks into multiple areas of the vehicle causing elect... Read more
ENGINE
May 7, 2021
Incident date: May 1, 2021
FRONT TIMING COVER HAS LARGE LEAK. VEHICLE HAS 88,000 KMS, ALWAYS REGULARLY SERVICED AT PORSCHE DEALERSHIP IN VANCOUVER. THIS IS A VERY COMMON ISSUE WITH PORSCHE V8 ENGINES AND REQUIRES A FIX IN THE AMOUNT OF APPROX. $5000-8000, AS THE ENGINE HAS TO BE TAKEN OUT OF VEHICLE. AS MY VEHICLE IS ... Read more
WHEELS
Feb 3, 2021
Incident date: Jun 1, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 PORSCHE CAYENNE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, A RATTLING NOISE OCCURRED BEFORE THE VEHICLE LOSS POWER AND STALLED. DURING THE FAILURE, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT HAD ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER PORSCHE OF NEW ORLE... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Feb 3, 2021
Incident date: Jun 1, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 PORSCHE CAYENNE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, A RATTLING NOISE OCCURRED BEFORE THE VEHICLE LOSS POWER AND STALLED. DURING THE FAILURE, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT HAD ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER PORSCHE OF NEW ORLE... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Feb 3, 2021
Incident date: Jun 1, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 PORSCHE CAYENNE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, A RATTLING NOISE OCCURRED BEFORE THE VEHICLE LOSS POWER AND STALLED. DURING THE FAILURE, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT HAD ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER PORSCHE OF NEW ORLE... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Feb 2, 2021
Incident date: Mar 15, 2020
DIFFERETIAL FAILED IN MOTION HIGHWAY. CAR OPERATED MADE A LOT OF NOISE, NEEDED TO BE TOWED IN.
AIR BAGS
Sep 14, 2020
Incident date: Sep 4, 2020
AIR BAG LIGHT IS ON
POWER TRAIN
Jul 17, 2020
Incident date: Jul 17, 2020
DOCUMENTING THIS COMMON TRANSFER CASE PROBLEM. FELT AND HEARD SHUTTER/NOISE AT SLOW SPEEDS WHEN DRIVING SLOW AND JERKY MOVEMENT UPON ACCELERATING. CAR HAD ONLY 40K MILES AND UNLUCKILY JUST PAST WARRANTY. REPLACED TRANSFER CASE FOR $4500 IN SEP 2018 AND NOW IN JUL 2020, ANOTHER 14K MILES LATER, I'M S... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Jul 9, 2020
Incident date: Jun 12, 2020
WHEN THE SHIFT GEAR IS MOVED FROM DRIVE MODE TO PARK MODE - I WAS HEAR REASONABLY LOUD CLICKING NOISE. SAME WAY MOVING FROM PARK TO NEUTRAL OR DRIVE THE SOUND REOCCURS.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jul 9, 2020
Incident date: Jul 30, 2015
THE DASHBOARD LIGHTS ALL TURNS ON AND MESSAGE COMES UP INDICATING TO RESTART THE VEHICLE TO START. THIS HAPPENS WHEN THE CAR IS IN PARK GEAR TO UNLOAD SOMEONE AND WITHIN 2 MINS - 5 MINS THE ENGINE WILL STOP AND THE ABOVE MESSAGE APPEARS
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Mar 5, 2020
Incident date: Feb 28, 2020
TRANSFER CASE FAILURE AT 91,000 MI. ERRATIC ACCELERATION AND CLUNKING AND JERKING OF VEHICLE WHILE IN MOTION.
POWER TRAIN
Dec 31, 2019
Incident date: Dec 20, 2019
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 T... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Dec 26, 2019
Incident date: Dec 7, 2019
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
Nov 27, 2019
Incident date: Nov 15, 2019
WHILE ACCELERATING TRANSMISSION SHIFTING FROM 2 TO 5 GEAR, IT SHUDDERS AND POWER LURCHES. SAME WHILE MAKING TURN AT STOP SIGN FROM STOP TO ACCELERATE AT CITY STREET POWER LURCHES. POSSIBLE TO CAUSE T BONE ACCIDENT. HIGH CHANCES OF COMPLETE POWER LOSS DUE TO TRANSMISSION FAILURE DUE TO FAULTY TRANFER... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Oct 29, 2019
Incident date: Oct 29, 2019
THE EDGES OF THE METAL PART THAT ENSURES CLOSURE OF THE TRUNK IS VERY SHARP. FINGER WAS SLICED ON THIS METAL PART.
1 injured
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Oct 10, 2019
Incident date: Sep 28, 2019
HUGE LAG WHEN PRESSING ON ACCELERATION PETAL WHEN PULLING OUT INTO TRAFFIC FROM A STOP. IT DOES NOT HAPPEN EVERY TIME. IT IS INTERMITTENT. IT SEEMS TO HAPPEN MORE FREQUENTLY WHEN YOU ARE TURNING RIGHT. IT DOES NOT MATTER IF YOU PUSH THE ACCELERATOR DOWN , , OR CLEAR TO THE FLOOR, WHEN IT HAPPENS YOU... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Oct 10, 2019
Incident date: Sep 28, 2019
HUGE LAG WHEN PRESSING ON ACCELERATION PETAL WHEN PULLING OUT INTO TRAFFIC FROM A STOP. IT DOES NOT HAPPEN EVERY TIME. IT IS INTERMITTENT. IT SEEMS TO HAPPEN MORE FREQUENTLY WHEN YOU ARE TURNING RIGHT. IT DOES NOT MATTER IF YOU PUSH THE ACCELERATOR DOWN , , OR CLEAR TO THE FLOOR, WHEN IT HAPPENS YOU... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Aug 20, 2019
Incident date: Aug 19, 2019
COMMON PROBLEM, THE TRANFER CASE BREAKS DOWN CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL WHILE DRIVING. AS A RESULT OF THE PROBLEM THE VEHICLE CAN LURCH FORWARD AND ALSO FAIL TO ACCELERATE CAUSING SAFETY ISSUES.
POWER TRAIN
Jun 26, 2019
Incident date: Jun 24, 2019
CAR LURCHES STARTING AROUND 25 MILES PER HOUR AND CONTINUING UNTIL REACHING A CRUISING SPEED 50 OR THEREABOUTS. TOOK IT IN FOR AN OIL CHANGE AT A GERMAN CAR REPAIR COMPANY AND ASKED THEM TO EVALUATE MY FINDINGS. THE TRANSFER CASE NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. I HEAR THIS IS AN ISSUE WITH CAYENNES AND ITS... Read more
POWER TRAIN
May 27, 2019
Incident date: Apr 10, 2019
RUMBLING NOISES IN DRIVETRAIN, TRANSFER CASE BAD
POWER TRAIN
Apr 1, 2019
Incident date: Apr 1, 2019
VEHICLE HAS ONLY 60K MILES ON IT, WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE ON A 3 GEAR STARTS MAKING NOISES AND DOES A LOT OF JERKING, ACCORDING TO THE DEALERSHIP ITS A TRANSFER CASE ISSUE AND A REPAIR WILL COST $5000, THAT SEEMS TO BE A COMMON ISSUE WITH THESE CARS, MAYBE ITS TIME FOR PORSCHE TO ACCEPT THAT RESPO... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Mar 7, 2019
Incident date: Jan 23, 2019
WHEN STARTING TO MOVE A NOISE IS HEARD. DIAGNOSED AS A PROBLEM WITH THE TRANSFER CASE. TRANSFER CASE HAD TO BE REPLACED AT 42,900 MILES.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mar 1, 2019
Incident date: Feb 27, 2019
FUEL GAUGE INACCURACY. FUEL GAUGE DANCING THEN SHOWS FUEL GAUGE FAULT.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Feb 1, 2019
Incident date: Jan 29, 2019
WHILE DRIVING ON THE CITY STREET FOR ABOUT 10 MINUTES WHEN A MESSAGE "FAULT-FUEL GAUGE" POPPED UP ON MY INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. TRIED TO FILL THE TANK AT THE GAS STATION BUT THEN THE TANK WAS FULL HOWEVER THE FUEL GAUGE INCORRECTLY INDICATING THE TANK IS ONLY 1/2 FULL.MESSAGE WOULD INTERMITTENTLY COME O... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Feb 1, 2019
Incident date: Jan 29, 2019
WHILE DRIVING ON THE CITY STREET FOR ABOUT 10 MINUTES WHEN A MESSAGE "FAULT-FUEL GAUGE" POPPED UP ON MY INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. TRIED TO FILL THE TANK AT THE GAS STATION BUT THEN THE TANK WAS FULL HOWEVER THE FUEL GAUGE INCORRECTLY INDICATING THE TANK IS ONLY 1/2 FULL.MESSAGE WOULD INTERMITTENTLY COME O... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Jan 26, 2019
Incident date: Jan 11, 2019
FAILURE OF TRANSFER CASE IN TRANSMISSION AT 74000 MILES. THIS IS A WELL DESCRIBED PROBLEM AND THERE ARE HUNDREDS OF SIMILAR COMPLAINTS ON THE INTERNET IN PORSCHE CAYENNES. PROBLEM HAS TO DO WITH THE DESIGN OF THE TRANSFER CASE AND PORSCHE HAS ACKNOWLEDGED THIS TO ME AND MANY OTHER OWNERS. AS A RESUL... Read more
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EPA Fuel Economy, 2014 PORSCHE CAYENNE
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.6L 6-cyl, Automatic (S8) (All-Wheel Drive) | 17.0 | 23.0 | 19.0 | Premium | $4,050 |
| 3.6L 6-cyl, Manual 6-spd (All-Wheel Drive) | 15.0 | 22.0 | 17.0 | Premium | $4,550 |
CO2 Emissions: 468.0 g/mile (Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins, 2014 PORSCHE CAYENNE
331 manufacturer communications from 256 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 76 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 56 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 54 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 19 |
| 060000 ENGINE (PWS) | 16 |
| 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 9 |
| 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE | 7 |
| 100000 POWER TRAIN | 6 |
No. 22-13
Apr 23, 2024
220000 SEATS
Technical information on a complaint - seat cover wrinkled
No. 09-24
Apr 10, 2024
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Manufacturers certificate - allocation of approved engine oils up until MY2020
No. 20-24
Mar 29, 2024
100000 POWER TRAIN
Technical information for an assessment of cracks on elastomer bearings on the front and rear axles.
PIWIS2401j
Feb 9, 2024
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Information for PIWIS tester update 42.500.020
PIWIS2401j
Feb 9, 2024
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Information for PIWIS tester update 42.500.020
No. 16-13
Jan 5, 2024
350000 EQUIPMENT
Symptom-based workshop manual for eliminating transmission symptoms. reprogramming control unit for tiptronic transmission
PIWIS2302s
Nov 17, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
Information for PIWIS tester update 42.300.050 & .052
No. 35-23
Nov 14, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Instructions on manufactures certificate for approved Porsche A40 engine oils
No. 32-23
Nov 14, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Instructions on manufacturers certificate for approved C20 engine oils
No. 33-23
Nov 14, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Instructions on manufactures certificate for approved Porsche C30 engine oils
PIWIS2302r
Nov 10, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
Information for PIWIS tester update 42.300.040 & .041
PIWIS2302q
Nov 7, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
Information for PIWIS tester update 42.300.035
PIWIS2302p
Nov 3, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
Information for PIWIS tester update 42.300.030 - .032
No. D654
Nov 2, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the glass roof - 9J0877069EY and 9J0877069DY
No. 2330
Oct 31, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Instructions on advanced technical information for the permanent diagnostic trouble codes
No. 180-21
Oct 31, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Technical information on WMM7 - replacing VTS control unit
No. 28-15
Oct 19, 2023
353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT
Installation and conversion instructions for the rear seat entertainment
No. 28-15
Oct 19, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
Installation and conversion instructions for the rear seat entertainment
No. 28-15
Oct 19, 2023
220000 SEATS
Installation and conversion instructions for the rear seat entertainment
No. 27-15
Oct 19, 2023
353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT
Installation and conversion instructions for the rear seat entertainment
No. 27-15
Oct 19, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
Installation and conversion instructions for the rear seat entertainment
No. 27-15
Oct 19, 2023
220000 SEATS
Installation and conversion instructions for the rear seat entertainment
PIWIS2302h
Oct 5, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Special tools and equipment information on PIWIS tester update 42.250.050
PIWIS2302g
Sep 29, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Information on PIWIS tester update 42.250.045
PIWIS2302f
Sep 25, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Information on PIWIS tester update 42.250.042
PIWIS2302e
Sep 22, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Information PIWIS tester update 42.250.040
PIWIS2302d
Sep 19, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Information on PIWIS tester update 42.250.032
PIWIS2302C
Sep 14, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Information on PIWIS tester update 42.250.030
PIWIS2302b
Sep 12, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Information on PIWIS tester update 42.200.025
PIWIS2302a
Sep 8, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Information on PIWIS tester update 42.200.020 & .022
No. 2314
Sep 6, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Special tools and equipment information for all Porsche models. Diagnostic equipment standards.
No. 18-23
Sep 5, 2023
061500 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION
Manufacturers certificate for an overview of approved Porsche C40 engine oils.
No. 17-23
Sep 5, 2023
061500 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION
Manufacturers certificate for an overview of approved Porsche C30 engine oils.
No. 19-23
Sep 5, 2023
061500 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION
Manufacturers certificate for an overview of approved Porsche A40 engine oils.
PIWIS2301az
Sep 5, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Information on PIWIS tester update 42.200.000 a?? 42.200.012
No. 16-23
Sep 5, 2023
061500 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION
Manufacturers certificate for an overview of approved Porsche C20 engine oils.
No. 2313
Sep 1, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Special tools and equipment information for the Pico Oscilloscope Extended Functionality
No. D5
Aug 29, 2023
353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
Parts information for parts withdrawal on the locks made to original key code
No. D5
Aug 29, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
Parts information for parts withdrawal on the locks made to original key code
No. D647
Aug 25, 2023
061510 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:PUMP
Parts information on parts withdrawal for the oil pump
No. D647
Aug 25, 2023
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Parts information on parts withdrawal for the oil pump
No. 14-23
Jul 31, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Manufacturers certificate for allocation of approved engine oils
No. 2114.2
Jul 27, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Instructions on advanced technical information for the engine - will not start for updating PVTS CU software via dealer web portal
PIWIS2301as
Jul 25, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
Information for PIWIS tester update 42.100.000, .010 & .011
PIWIS2301ar
Jul 14, 2023
280100 BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
Information for PIWIS tester updates 42.000.050 & .051
PIWIS2301aq
Jul 12, 2023
280100 BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
Information for PIWIS tester update 42.000.048
PIWIS2301ap
Jul 7, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
Information for PIWIS tester update 42.000.040
PIWIS2301ao
Jul 4, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
Information for PIWIS tester update 42.000.035
No. 2311
Jun 22, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
Special tools information on an upgrade to the pushers for the VAS5237
No. 02-23-1
Mar 24, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Manufacturers certificate for approved engine C20 engine oils.
No. D4a
Mar 16, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
Product knowledge for the Porsche evolution from 1948-2023.
PIWIS2301k
Feb 27, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
Information for PIWIS tester update 41.750.045 & .046
No. 199-22
Feb 15, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
Technical information for ANB4 - retrofitting locking caps on the front left and right headlights.
No. 2303
Feb 14, 2023
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Special tools information for the pneumatic cartridge gun.
No. 05-23
Feb 13, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Overview of approved engine A40 oils for all Porsche models that use A40 oil.
No. 04-23
Feb 13, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Overview of approved engine C40 oils for all Porsche models that use C40 oil.
No. 03-23
Feb 13, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Overview of approved engine C30 oils for all Porsche models that use C30 oil.
No. 2234
Dec 8, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Instructions on advanced technical information for improper odometer and speedometer function
No. 1758.4
Nov 30, 2022
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Special tools information for the logo templates and exchangeable inserts.
PIWIS2202b
Nov 18, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Information for PIWIS tester update 41.500.020 & .022
No. 199-22-3
Nov 11, 2022
130000 VISIBILITY
Technical information for ANB4 - retrofitting locking caps on the front left and right headlights.
No. 199-22-3
Nov 11, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Technical information for ANB4 - retrofitting locking caps on the front left and right headlights.
No. D618.1
Nov 10, 2022
340000 COMMUNICATION
Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the gateway
No. D618.1
Nov 10, 2022
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the gateway
No. 2011.1
Oct 3, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Information for recommended HV battery - fire blanket on the Panamera, Cayenne, and Taycan
No. 2011.1
Oct 3, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Information for recommended HV battery - fire blanket on the Panamera, Cayenne, and Taycan
PIWIS2201au
Sep 30, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Information for PIWIS tester update 41.400.000 & .010.
PIWIS2201at
Sep 26, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Information for PIWIS tester update #41.375.050
PIWIS2201as
Sep 22, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Information for PIWIS tester update #41.375.045.
No. D615
Sep 19, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the fuel filler flap
No. D615
Sep 19, 2022
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the fuel filler flap
PIWIS2201ar
Sep 16, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Information for PIWIS tester update #41.375.040
No. 2219.1
Sep 12, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Instructions on advanced technical information for various vehicles with 3GVTS - engine start inhibited and fault code present.
No. 1804.1
Aug 30, 2022
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Instructions on advanced technical information for the lubricant for the sunroof/sliding roof.
PIWIS2201an
Aug 26, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Information for PIWIS tester update #41.300.000, .010 & .012
No. 2002.1
Aug 19, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Special tools information for new blitz table replacement castors.
No. 2216
Aug 18, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Special tools information for HV lift tools kit - for the Macan, Panamera, Cayenne, and Taycan
No. 181-21
Aug 15, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Technical information for AMC2 - reprograming DME and transmission control unit.
No. 33-22
Jul 30, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Overview of approved engine C20 engine oils for all Porsche models using this oil.
No. 31-22
Jul 30, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Overview of approved engine C40 engine oils for all Porsche models using this oil.
No. 36-22
Jul 30, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Instructions on the manufacturers certificate for approve Porsche A40 engine oils.
No. 35-22
Jul 30, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Overview of approved engine C30 oils for Porsche models using C30 oils.
No. 2214
Jul 27, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Special tools and equipment for the VAG 1561 storage kit in foam with blades
No. 2211
Jul 12, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Special tools information for the Cayenne valve spring tools.
No. 2219
Jul 6, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Instructions on advanced technical information for vehicles with 3G VTS - engine start inhibited and fault code present.
No. 2219
Jul 6, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Instructions on advanced technical information for vehicles with 3G VTS - engine start inhibited and fault code present.
No. 1801.4
Mar 30, 2022
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
Advanced technical information for a brake squeal.
No. 89-11
Mar 24, 2022
020000 SUSPENSION
Technical information - adjust values for suspension alignment: using current values and observing specifcations.
No. 180-21-2
Mar 16, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Information on WMM7 - replacing VTS control unit.
No. 37-16
Mar 8, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Information on eliminating symptoms in body interior: re-calibrating surround view camera control unit.
No. 37-16
Mar 8, 2022
130000 VISIBILITY
Information on eliminating symptoms in body interior: re-calibrating surround view camera control unit.
No. 37-16
Mar 8, 2022
118620 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:HUD:CAMERA/SENSOR
Information on eliminating symptoms in body interior: re-calibrating surround view camera control unit.
No. 25-21
Mar 7, 2022
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
Installation and conversion instructions for the Cayenne. PCM3.1 - Navigation Update
No. 25-21
Mar 7, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Installation and conversion instructions for the Cayenne. PCM3.1 - Navigation Update
No. 180-21-1
Mar 3, 2022
354000 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL
Technical information for WMM7 - replacing VTS control unit.
No. 180-21-1
Mar 3, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Technical information for WMM7 - replacing VTS control unit.
No. 210-21-1
Mar 2, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Engine symptom - loose/broken screws and oil leaks in the area of the chain housing cover and/or camshaft phaser.
No. 210-21-1
Mar 2, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Engine symptom - loose/broken screws and oil leaks in the area of the chain housing cover and/or camshaft phaser.
No. 117-18
Feb 25, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Technical information on spare parts requirements - inner actuating mechanism for rear door opener.
No. 117-18
Feb 25, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Technical information on spare parts requirements - inner actuating mechanism for rear door opener.
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NHTSA Safety Investigations, PORSCHE CAYENNE
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
EA06005
Opened: Mar 15, 2006 , Closed: Mar 12, 2007
SRS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATION
PORSCHE IS INITIATING A CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION ACTION TO ADDRESS A CONDITION RELATED TO A FAULTY OR LOOSE CONNECTOR IN THE SIDE AIRBAG SYSTEM.PORSCHE'S TESTING HAS SHOWN THAT THE FAULTY CONNECTOR WILL NOT PREVENT SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT.THE FAULTY CONNECTOR WILL CAUSE THE CIRCUIT RESISTANCE TO EXCEED ... Read more
PE05060
Opened: Nov 10, 2005 , Closed: Mar 15, 2006
SRS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATION
DURING THE PRELIMINARY EVALUATION PHASE, ODI IDENTIFIED 76 OWNER COMPLAINTS AND 6,582 WARRANTY CLAIMS RELATED TO AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATION FROM EITHER A FAULTY SIDE-IMPACT AIRBAG MODULE OR WIRING HARNESS.TO DATE, THERE HAS BEEN NO ALLEGATION OF CRASH, INJURY OR DEATH REPORTED.PORSCHE REPORTS... Read more
PORSCHE CAYENNE - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the PORSCHE CAYENNE across all model years (2003, 2026).
67
Total Recalls
693
Total Complaints
2
Investigations
29
Reported Crashes
15
Reported Fires
4
Reported Deaths
PORSCHE CAYENNE - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 8 | View |
| 2025 | 2 | 13 | View |
| 2024 | 4 | 9 | View |
| 2023 | 1 | 11 | View |
| 2022 | 2 | 4 | View |
| 2021 | 5 | 24 | View |
| 2020 | 4 | 35 | View |
| 2019 | 6 | 63 | View |
| 2018 | 1 | 18 | View |
| 2017 | 2 | 22 | View |
| 2016 | 2 | 56 | View |
| 2015 | 2 | 16 | View |
| 2014 (current) | 3 | 76 | |
| 2013 | 3 | 55 | View |
| 2012 | 4 | 34 | View |
| 2011 | 3 | 37 | View |
| 2010 | 2 | 1 | View |
| 2009 | 2 | 21 | View |
| 2008 | 3 | 38 | View |
| 2006 | 3 | 55 | View |
| 2005 | 4 | 43 | View |
| 2004 | 6 | 51 | View |
| 2003 | 2 | 3 | View |