The 2013 Porsche Cayenne is documented here with 2 trims and full specifications. The most efficient trim returns 12.4 L/100 km combined.
2013 Cayenne at a glance
- Best fuel economy
- 12.4 L/100km combined
- Lowest CO₂
- 296 g/km
Recalls & safety notices (3)
Source: NHTSA (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration). Applicable to US-market 2013 Porsche Cayenne vehicles.
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22V656000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS 2022-08-30
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."
Consequence: Improperly adjusted headlights may not illuminate the road properly, or cause a glare to oncoming drivers, which can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the headlights for sealing caps and install missing caps as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 28, 2022. Owners may contact Porsche's customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ANB4.
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16V169000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES 2016-03-23
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.
Consequence: If the brake pedal dislodges, the driver may not be able to apply the brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake pedal assembly circlip, installing any missing circlips, free of charge. The recall began on July 8, 2016. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AG02.
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13V506000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL 2013-10-17
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.
Consequence: The fuel display inaccuracies may result in the vehicle unexpectedly running out of fuel and stalling, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will update the instrument cluster software free of charge. The recall began on December 5, 2013. Owners may contact Porsche at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's recall number is AD03.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2013 Porsche Cayenne fuel efficient?
The most efficient 2013 Cayenne trim returns about 12.4 L/100 km in combined driving.
Are there recalls on the 2013 Porsche Cayenne?
Yes — 3 recall campaigns from the U.S. NHTSA are listed for the 2013 Porsche Cayenne below, including the affected component and the official remedy.