repaired · 2024 Q3
Exterior lighting: headlights
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 CayenneProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 53 owner complaints about the 2014 Porsche Cayenne, most often about the power train. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 22V-656 the manufacturer reports only 30% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 13, 2025. Updated daily. Photo: OSX, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2014 Porsche Cayenne has problems
53 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
17Power train
9Air bags
6Electrical system2 crash/fire/injury
5Structure2 crash/fire/injury
5Exterior lighting1 crash/fire/injury
5Vehicle speed control
5Engine1 crash/fire/injury
5Fuel/propulsion system
2Wheels
65 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 17 | 0 |
| Air bags | 9 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 6 | 2 |
| Structure | 5 | 2 |
| Exterior lighting | 5 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 5 | 0 |
| Engine | 5 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 5 | 0 |
| Wheels | 2 | 0 |
| 5 other systems | 6 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2014 Porsche Cayenne recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2017 Q4
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages
Risk. If the brake pedal dislodges, the driver may not be able to apply the brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2015 Q3
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Risk. The fuel display inaccuracies may result in the vehicle unexpectedly running out of fuel and stalling, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Porsche.
Best & worst years
2014 vs. every other Cayenne year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Cayenne median. How we score
'03'04'05'06'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What Cayenne owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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.
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…
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…
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