2013 Porsche Cayenne Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 8%of 40 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 38,100miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the electrical system of the 2013 Porsche Cayenne, 8% of the 40 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 38,100 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The display unit which function the navigation and radio stopped working and it keeps rebooting. After do further research this is a common problem for many years. Without the navigation we are forced to use our phones which is a hazard.”
NHTSA complaint #11232505, filed 2019-07, 54,200 miles“This vehicle qualified for the Volkswagen Emissions Recall, yet from the start of the recall through 2018 settlement lawsuit dates , no correspondence was sent (by Porsche nor VW). …”
NHTSA complaint #11724527, filed 2026-03“The contact owns a 2013 Porsche Cayenne. The contact stated that when the vehicle was refueled, the fuel gauge registered as full and remained on the same level after driving 90 miles or more. The contact mentioned that the fuel level would drop drastically without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but the failure was unable to be determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 13v506000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 22,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10695146, filed 2015-03, 22,000 milesRelated recalls
- 13V506000Oct 17, 2013Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Cayenne and Cayenne GTS, model year 2013 Cayenne Diesel and model year…Covers: Porsche Cayenne 2013–2014
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Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 40% |
| 2025 | 1 | 20% |
| 2024 | 1 | 20% |
| 2023 | 2 | 40% |
| 2021 | 6 | 29% |
| 2020 | 5 | 21% |
| 2019 | 10 | 21% |
| 2018 | 3 | 23% |
| 2017 | 7 | 39% |
| 2016 | 3 | 8% |
| 2015 | 3 | 21% |
| 2014 | 6 | 11% |
| 2013 | 3 | 8% |
| 2012 | 3 | 11% |
| 2011 | 1 | 3% |
| 2009 | 4 | 27% |
| 2008 | 7 | 26% |
| 2006 | 6 | 15% |
| 2005 | 3 | 9% |
| 2004 | 6 | 16% |
Other parts of the 2013 Porsche Cayenne
16 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsEngine
7 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Porsche Cayenne
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology