2014 PORSCHE CAYENNE Complaints and Recall Information
The 2014 PORSCHE CAYENNE has 5 complaints and 5 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues with the dashboard leather shrinking and detaching, which affects the alignment and potential deployment of the passenger airbag. Repair costs are reported to be above $10,000 due to the defect being widespread.
Common Issues- Dashboard leather shrinkage. Leather on the dashboard shrinks over time, detaching from staples and misaligning the passenger airbag cutout.
- Airbag deployment risks. The shifted leather may prevent the passenger airbag from deploying correctly during a collision, posing a safety hazard.
- High repair costs. Repairs for dashboard leather defects and related airbag system issues are reported to exceed $10,000.
- Repeated complaints. Multiple owners note this issue persists over several years with their vehicles, indicating a common defect without a current recall addressing it.
In addition to the complaints, five recalls impact various systems on the 2014 PORSCHE CAYENNE. The recalls involve electrical instrument cluster software, headlight adjustment components, and brake pedal assembly parts. These defects affect fuel accuracy, lighting safety, and braking function.
Recalls- Instrument cluster fuel display. NHTSA recall 13V506000 affects 207 vehicles. The fuel range and gauge may display higher than actual fuel levels, risking unexpected stalling and crashes. The fix involves a software update at no cost to owners.
- Headlight adjustment caps. NHTSA recall 22V656000 covers 222,858 vehicles. Missing caps over low-beam headlight adjustment screws can lead to improper headlight aiming, which may cause reduced road illumination or glare to other drivers. Dealers will install missing caps free of charge.
- Brake pedal pivot pin circlip. NHTSA recall 16V169000 affects 88,300 vehicles. A missing circlip may cause the brake pedal to dislodge, preventing brake application and increasing crash risk. Dealers will inspect and install the circlip as needed at no charge.
Owners facing repeated repairs or ongoing safety defects related to airbag deployment or recalls should consider their rights under applicable state lemon laws. Seeking legal guidance may be advisable for unresolved issues involving significant safety or reliability concerns.
2014 PORSCHE CAYENNE Summary
2014
Model Year
5
Total Complaints
3
Total Recalls
311365
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2014 PORSCHE CAYENNE
222858 vehicles affected
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
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.
2014 PORSCHE CAYENNE
88300 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
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.
2014 PORSCHE CAYENNE
207 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
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.
Complaints
2014 PORSCHE CAYENNE
ID: 2099817UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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
2014 PORSCHE CAYENNE
ID: 2099816AIR BAGS
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
2014 PORSCHE CAYENNE
ID: 2074725UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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.
2014 PORSCHE CAYENNE
ID: 2074724AIR BAGS
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.
2014 PORSCHE CAYENNE
ID: 2056163AIR BAGS
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.