2014 Porsche Cayenne Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 9%of 53 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 5,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2014 Porsche Cayenne, 9% of the 53 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 5,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 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.
“I purchased a 2014 Porsche Cayenne diesel new in august 2014 equipped with the convenience package which includes bi xenon headlights with Porsche dynamic lighting system (pdls). The pdls is quite complicated and has some good features but it does not illuminate down the road very far and is dangerous on hilly terrain. Something in the system makes the top of the beam shut off sharply so if you approach a hill you can not see beyond the base of the hill. Even reflective surfaces are not illuminated. I do a lot of driving on hilly terrain with a lot of wildlife. This is a dangerous situation. …”
NHTSA complaint #10853431, filed 2016-04, 100 miles“Last week I took my car to car wash, After that my right passenger side light went off. water went in the rear sound control module and I lost sound too. my gps sound comes from woofer only. I heard from a by other Porsche owners that porsche had recall on rear lights, But I was never informed.”
NHTSA complaint #11614240, filed 2024-09“After going through the car wash, I lost my rear brake lights and rear running lights. Still have the third brake light. From reading on many Porsche form sites, this is a common issue. The vehicle does not have adequate drains, in return, water leaks into multiple areas of the vehicle causing electrical shortages. You do not get any warning bells, or signs on the dash that you do not have rear taillights. It is a very dangerous issue.”
NHTSA complaint #11452844, filed 2022-02“The contact owns a 2014 Porsche Cayenne. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed while depressing the brake pedal, the brake lights became inoperable. Another motorist informed him that the brake lights were inoperable. The contact continued to drive with the hazard lights activated. The contact noticed that the plastic plugs were clogged with leaves and dirt and water had entered the vehicle which short-circuited the electrical system. …”
NHTSA complaint #11502368, filed 2023-01, 75,600 milesRelated recalls
- 22V656000Aug 30, 2022Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2003-2020 Porsche Macan, Cayenne, Panamera, and Cayman S, 2001-2004 Boxster, Boxster S, 2004…Covers: Porsche Cayenne 2003–2006, 2008–2017, Cayenne S 2003–2006, 2008–2009, 2011–2015, Cayenne Turbo 2006, 2008–2016 +16 more
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | 40% |
| 2019 | 5 | 10% |
| 2018 | 1 | 8% |
| 2017 | 4 | 22% |
| 2016 | 6 | 15% |
| 2015 | 3 | 21% |
| 2014 | 5 | 9% |
| 2013 | 1 | 3% |
| 2011 | 1 | 3% |
| 2009 | 1 | 7% |
| 2008 | 2 | 7% |
| 2006 | 2 | 5% |
| 2004 | 3 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2014 Porsche Cayenne
17 complaintsOther or unknown
11 complaintsAir bags
9 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2014 Porsche Cayenne
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 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