2014 Porsche Cayenne Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 13%of 53 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 32,782miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the fuel system of the 2014 Porsche Cayenne, 13% of the 53 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 32,782 miles.
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 car would not start after multiple attempts. The SUV needed to be towed to the nearest dealership. They said the fuel gelled and recommended that I have the fuel station place the 'correct additive' to the diesel fuel. My husband has had two diesel vehicles from other car manufacturers for the past 4 years, but he has never had any engine start problems. He is still filling his tank at the same station. Since then, I have changed the diesel fuel station and now go to another busy place. The same thing happened today, two (2) weeks later, with a different diesel fuel source. …”
NHTSA complaint #10561242, filed 2014-01, 4,700 miles“While driving on the city street for about 10 minutes when a message fault-fuel gauge popped up on my instrument cluster. Tried to fill the tank at the gas station but then the tank was full however the fuel gauge incorrectly indicating the tank is only 1/2 full.message would intermittently come on while driving. This vehicle was manufactured in june 2014 not recalled nor corrected by Porsche manufacturer in their recall of 2014 model. Car mileage is only 39,563 and this cars VIN was not included on Porsche recalls. …”
NHTSA complaint #11173586, filed 2019-02, 39,563 miles“Porsche diesel emission compliant fix: - Porsche was required to apply emission fix to 2014 Cayenne diesel - diesel emission settlement requirement is the emission fix ..will not result in any noticeable changes to the driving characteristics.. - in jan 2018, emission fix was applied to 2014 Cayenne diesel - right after fix, the car showed 2-3 sec lag from the stop. At stop, when gas pedal is pressed, the car does not accelerate for 2-3 sec, then it jumps - in may, car was taken to Porsche dealership. …”
NHTSA complaint #11101214, filed 2018-06, 14,000 miles“Catastrophic failure of Bosch CP4 high-pressure fuel pump in my 2014 Porsche Diesel Cayenne. Resulted in metal shavings/shrapnel throughout entire fuel system. Car abruptly stalled while pulling out of parking lot and was unable to restart. Had vehicle towed to nearest Porsche dealer for repairs. Quote for parts only (without labor) to repair vehicle is $29,440.47. With labor is in excess of $40,000. Car has been determined to be a total loss. My 2014 Porsche Diesel Cayenne has always been maintained at suggested intervals and all service work for the life of the car was performed by Porsche. …”
NHTSA complaint #11589558, filed 2024-05Related service bulletins
- 11033625May 22, 2026Parts information for parts withdrawal involving 9J1827447B, PAA971221B, and 95B201060AA. The lock, the fuel tank attachments, and the module connector. The vehicles affected are…
- 11029194Feb 23, 2026Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the fuel filler flap and the charge cable for mains socket. Part numbers 976809857E and 7PP971678GS
- 11029155Feb 13, 2026Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the multi-purpose additive for gasoline. Part number is 00004320902. The vehicles affected are ones that use part number mentioned.
- 11028582Jan 30, 2026Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the - Diagnosis Pump for Fuel System 958906243B and 958906243A. Vehicles affected are ones that use either of the part numbers…
- 11015156Mar 1, 2025Manufacturer's Certificate - Overview of Approved Porsche C40 Engine Oils (06/25)
- 11015155Mar 1, 2025Manufacturer's Certificate - Overview of Approved Porsche C30 Engine Oils (05/25)
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 20% |
| 2024 | 1 | 20% |
| 2021 | 1 | 5% |
| 2020 | 1 | 4% |
| 2018 | 2 | 15% |
| 2017 | 3 | 17% |
| 2016 | 5 | 13% |
| 2015 | 2 | 14% |
| 2014 | 7 | 13% |
| 2013 | 5 | 13% |
| 2012 | 1 | 4% |
| 2009 | 4 | 27% |
| 2008 | 4 | 15% |
| 2006 | 19 | 46% |
| 2005 | 16 | 50% |
| 2004 | 9 | 24% |
Other parts of the 2014 Porsche Cayenne
17 complaintsOther or unknown
11 complaintsAir bags
9 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsExterior lighting
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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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