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2013 Porsche Cayenne recalls

NHTSA's September 21, 2026 snapshot lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2013 Porsche Cayenne, spanning 3 component groups. A model match does not confirm that a specific VIN is included.

Official source: NHTSA recall campaign file · Snapshot September 21, 2026

Distinct campaigns3not VIN-specific
Component groups3distinct top-level categories
Latest recordAugust 30, 2022report received
VIN resultNot checkeduse official lookup

01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS

2013 Porsche Cayenne recall campaigns

The 2013 Porsche Cayenne report contains 3 distinct NHTSA campaigns; the most recently received record is campaign 22V656000 dated August 30, 2022.
Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Report received
August 30, 2022
Potential units
222,858campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

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 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.".

Why it matters: 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.

Owner notification: October 28, 2022 · Filing manufacturer: Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 16V169000

Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Report received
March 23, 2016
Potential units
88,300campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

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.

Why it matters: 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.

Owner notification: July 8, 2016 · Filing manufacturer: Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 13V506000

Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Report received
October 17, 2013
Potential units
207campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

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 higher than the actual range. Additionally, the fuel level indicated by the fuel gauge may also be higher than actual amount in the tank.

Why it matters: 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.

Owner notification: December 5, 2013 · Filing manufacturer: Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

02 / COMPONENT BREADTH

What defects are listed for the 2013 Porsche Cayenne?

The most frequent component groups in 2013 Porsche Cayenne campaign records are Electrical System (1), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1), Exterior Lighting (1); these counts describe filed campaigns rather than observed failure rates.
Electrical System1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1
Exterior Lighting1