2014 Porsche Cayenne Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Cayenne years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 23 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 53 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Porsche Cayenne. That is the most of any Cayenne model year in the database (23 years). The most reported problem area is power train (17 complaints, 32%), typically at around 52,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire, 3 injuries. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 53owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2014 Porsche Cayenne problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 17 | 32% | 52,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 11 | 21% | 12,500 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 9 | 17% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 6 | 11% | 9,200 | — | — |
| Engine | 5 | 9% | 7,900 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 5 | 9% | 5,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 5 | 9% | 32,782 | — | — |
| Structure | 5 | 9% | 2,900 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 9% | 42,535 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 4% | 1,800 | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 4% | 6,134 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 1 | 2% | 4,700 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 2% | 77,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 2% | 1,800 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 2% | 10,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2014 Porsche Cayenne recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Exterior lighting:headlights
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.
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. Owners may contact Porsche's customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ANB4.
Service brakes, hydraulic:pedals and linkages
Problem: 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.
Risk: If the brake pedal dislodges, the driver may not be able to apply the brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.
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. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AG02.
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Problem: 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 fuel level indicated by the fuel gauge may also be higher than actual amount in the tank.
Risk: The fuel display inaccuracies may result in the vehicle unexpectedly running out of fuel and stalling, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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…
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.
Leather of the dashboard began to shrink on both driver and passenger sides. The shrunk leather exposed metal staples used to keep it in place and disfigured the passenger airbag compartment. An independent mechanic suggested that, in case of an accident, an airbag may not deploy correctly and the…
Porsche dashboard leather shrunk and staples pulled out. I was told that if the vehicle was in an accident the airbag might not deploy correctly. The Porsche dealer looked at it and recommended replacing it. This is a very common issue on Porsche Cayennes.
Other Porsche Cayenne years
← 2013 Cayenne · 2015 Cayenne →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Cayenne | 4 | 1 |
| 2025 Cayenne | 5 | 2 |
| 2024 Cayenne | 5 | 4 |
| 2023 Cayenne | 5 | 1 |
| 2022 Cayenne | 4 | 2 |
| 2021 Cayenne | 21 | 5 |
| 2020 Cayenne | 24 | 4 |
| 2019 Cayenne | 45 | 6 |
| 2018 Cayenne | 13 | 1 |
| 2017 Cayenne | 18 | 2 |
| 2016 Cayenne | 40 | 2 |
| 2015 Cayenne | 14 | 2 |
| 2014 | 53 | 3 |
| 2013 Cayenne | 40 | 3 |
| 2012 Cayenne | 27 | 4 |
| 2011 Cayenne | 30 | 3 |
| 2010 Cayenne | 1 | 2 |
| 2009 Cayenne | 15 | 2 |
| 2008 Cayenne | 27 | 3 |
| 2006 Cayenne | 41 | 3 |
| 2005 Cayenne | 32 | 4 |
| 2004 Cayenne | 38 | 6 |
| 2003 Cayenne | 2 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Porsche Cayenne?
Owners most often report power train, unknown or other, air bags problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 17 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2014 Porsche Cayenne?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2014 Porsche Cayenne a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Cayenne model years, the 2014 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.