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2014 Porsche Cayenne problems, recalls and owner complaints
What the 2014 Porsche Cayenne has been recalled for, how often it fails the UK MOT and what owners report, from official government data. Updated October 25, 2026.
- 3safety recalls
- 53owner complaints
- 0crash reports
- 1fire report
- 16%fail the UK MOT
The most complained-about Porsche Cayenne year on file: 53 complaints, against an average of 20 for the other 14 model years.
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What goes wrong with the 2014 Porsche Cayenne?
The components named most often in the 53 owner complaints. One complaint can name several, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
What symptoms do 2014 Porsche Cayenne owners describe?
Found by reading the text of all 53 owner complaints. Tap a symptom for the answer, a real owner quote and any related recall.
- Why does my 2014 Porsche Cayenne transmission jerk, shudder or shift hard?5 owners · 9.4%
- Why does my 2014 Porsche Cayenne stall, lose power or shut off while driving?3 owners · 5.7%
- Does the 2014 Porsche Cayenne have all-wheel-drive or 4x4 problems?3 owners · 5.7%
- Can the sunroof on the 2014 Porsche Cayenne shatter or fail?3 owners · 5.7%
Has the 2014 Porsche Cayenne been recalled?
3 U.S. safety recalls. Repairs are free at a franchised dealer; some are done over the air.
Exterior Lighting: Headlights 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."
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.
Fix: 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.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Pedals And Linkages 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.
Risk: If the brake pedal dislodges, the driver may not be able to apply the brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel 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.
Risk: The fuel display inaccuracies may result in the vehicle unexpectedly running out of fuel and stalling, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Is the 2014 Porsche Cayenne recalled in the UK or Europe?
Recalls issued by the UK's DVSA and through the EU's Safety Gate system that cover this model and build period. European models can differ from U.S. ones, and "years estimated" means the recall gave no build dates, so confirm your own car with your registration or VIN.
UK DVSAARB9 Recall campaign - Re-program DME control unit
Risk: The software version of the engine control unit does not correspond to the software version that should be on the vehicle.
Fix: Review the software version of the engine control unit and if necessary update it to the correct software version.
UK DVSAARC1 Recall campaign - Re-programming DME control unit
Risk: The software version of the engine control unit does not correspond to the software version that should be on the vehicle.
Fix: Review the software version of the engine control unit and if necessary update it to the correct software version.
UK DVSAImprove the engine control system in terms of nitrogen oxide emissions
Risk: Improve the engine control system in terms of nitrogen oxide emissions.
Fix: Engine control software will be updated.
UK DVSAThe data version of the engine control unit must be updated to improve the nitrogen oxide emissions
Risk: The affected vehicle may not meet prescribed emission limits.
Fix: The engine control unit must be updated in order to improve the engine control system.
UK DVSAThe selector lever cable plastic sleeve does not have the required durability and may break
Risk: The transmission selector lever plastic sleeve does not have the required durability.
Fix: Replace the plastic sleeve on the selector cable.
UK DVSAVehicle may not meet required safety standards
Risk: Necessary technical acceptance not carried out by Porsche AG prior to sale of certain Porsche company cars. As a result one pre-owned vehicle does not comply to the latest standards and related quality standards.
Fix: The one car affected will be bought back by Porsche AG through their Porsche centre network.
UK DVSABraking efficiency may be reduced
Risk: The circlip on the bearing bracket for the pedals may detach. If this occurs the brake pedal will become unsecured axially and come out of one of the two bearings leading to decreased brake functionality.
Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check the fitment of the circlip and replaced as necessary.
EU Safety GateThe affected vehicles may not meet the prescribed emission limits due to a default of the data version of the engine control unit.
Measures: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer; Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users; Date of entry into force: 13/04/2021
EU Safety GateIt is possible that the vehicles do not meet the series standards applicable at the time of delivery as regards certain safety systems and…It is possible that the vehicles do not meet the series standards applicable at the time of delivery as regards certain safety systems and assemblies (e.g. seating, front axle control arm bolts, brake components). As a consequence, the cars might be unsafe.
Measures: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer; Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users; Date of entry into force: Unknown
EU Safety GateA securing collar on the bearing block of the pedal cluster may come loose and hinder the action of the brake pedal.
Measures: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer; Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users; Date of entry into force: Unknown
How often does the 2014 Porsche Cayenne fail its MOT?
Why they failed: the share of failed tests with at least one fault in each area (a test can fail on several). Cars first registered in 2014, tested in Great Britain in 2023; first registration is usually, but not always, the model year. Source: DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, Open Government Licence v3.0.
What do 2014 Porsche Cayenne owners report?
12 of the 53 complaints, the most recent for the most-reported components, as the owners wrote them. NHTSA removes names and VINs; long reports are trimmed. CarHooq has not verified individual claims.
Posche dashboard leather coming apart at the staples. I was informed that if involved in an accident the airbags might not deploy. The Porsche dealer inspected and recommended replacing it. This issue has been on going with Porsche since it first began within the first few years of owning this brand new vehicle. I was informed that this is a very common issue, and a very serious safety issue with no recall issued as of yet. Please help us
Dashboard leather has shrunk and removed staples. Dashboard leather is laying on top of airbag and may act as a deterrent to the airbag function. Was informed that the airbag may not deploy correctly. Cost to repair is >$10k due to a common material defect.
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.
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…
For the past nine years, my vehicle has recorded multiple safety issues (trunk not closing/breaking, check engine light, catalytic converter misfire, keyless electronic entry issues, glow bulb light, turn signal bulb light, windows not rolling up, leaking fluid on the passenger side, burning smell coming from the vents, electrical issues with the radio, sunroof intermittently not opening/closing and the key not turning the vehicle on. Over the past nine years, I have taken the vehicle to numerous Porsche dealerships per the federal mandate from Porsche USA / Porsche UK. To date, the Service…
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.
FRONT TIMING COVER HAS LARGE LEAK. VEHICLE HAS 88,000 KMS, ALWAYS REGULARLY SERVICED AT PORSCHE DEALERSHIP IN VANCOUVER. THIS IS A VERY COMMON ISSUE WITH PORSCHE V8 ENGINES AND REQUIRES A FIX IN THE AMOUNT OF APPROX. $5000-8000, AS THE ENGINE HAS TO BE TAKEN OUT OF VEHICLE. AS MY VEHICLE IS OUT OF WARRANTY, THIS COST IS PROHIBITIVE OUT OF POCKET, ESPECIALLY CONSIDERING THE VEHICLE IS RELATIVELY NEW WITH LOW KMS. PORSCHE SHOULD EITHER DO A RECALL FOR THESE ENGINES OR PROVIDE EXTENDED WARRANTY UP TO 10 YEARS FOR THE LEAKS, CONSIDERING IT IS WAY TOO COMMON. THERE ARE LOTS OF REPORTS IN RENNLIST…
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 ORLEANS LOCATED AT 3700 N CAUSEWAY BLVD, METAIRIE, LA 70002 WHO REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION TRANSFER GEAR. APPROXIMATELY 20,000 MILES LATER THE FAILURE RECURRED AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE TRANSFER GEAR WAS FAULTY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED A SECOND TIME. IN ADDITION, THE SPEED SENSORS IN ALL…
DIFFERETIAL FAILED IN MOTION HIGHWAY. CAR OPERATED MADE A LOT OF NOISE, NEEDED TO BE TOWED IN.
THE DASHBOARD LIGHTS ALL TURNS ON AND MESSAGE COMES UP INDICATING TO RESTART THE VEHICLE TO START. THIS HAPPENS WHEN THE CAR IS IN PARK GEAR TO UNLOAD SOMEONE AND WITHIN 2 MINS - 5 MINS THE ENGINE WILL STOP AND THE ABOVE MESSAGE APPEARS
THE EDGES OF THE METAL PART THAT ENSURES CLOSURE OF THE TRUNK IS VERY SHARP. FINGER WAS SLICED ON THIS METAL PART.
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. DEALER STATED THAT THIS LAG IS NORMAL AFTER FIX, EVEN THOUGH THERE WAS NO SUCH LAG BEFORE…
2014 Porsche Cayenne: questions owners ask
Is the 2014 Porsche Cayenne reliable?
NHTSA data alone cannot rate reliability, but it shows what owners reported. Owners filed 53 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Porsche Cayenne; the most common categories were power train (17, 32.1%), air bags (9, 17%), electrical system (6, 11.3%). There are 3 safety recalls. 1 mentions a fire, 3 injuries were reported.
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Porsche Cayenne?
Across 53 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the categories mentioned most often are power train (32.1% of complaints), air bags (17% of complaints), electrical system (11.3% of complaints), engine (9.4% of complaints), exterior lighting (9.4% of complaints). One complaint can name several components.
Does the 2014 Porsche Cayenne have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2014 Porsche Cayenne; the most recent (campaign 22V656000, 2022-08-30) concerns Exterior Lighting: Headlights. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Why does my 2014 Porsche Cayenne transmission jerk, shudder or shift hard?
5 of the 53 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2014 Porsche Cayenne (9.4%) describe harsh, jerky or delayed transmission shifting or shuddering. One owner wrote: "When accelerating from a stop gears seems to be missing and jumpy between 2-5 gears, like shudders on gears. i read that it's common problem with cayenne. this needs to be addressed by porsche as it is very costly. vehicle only have 21,000 miles." (NHTSA complaint 11291288, December 2019). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Why does my 2014 Porsche Cayenne stall, lose power or shut off while driving?
3 of the 53 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2014 Porsche Cayenne (5.7%) describe the engine stalling, losing power or shutting off while driving. One owner wrote: "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." (NHTSA complaint 11589558, May 2024). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Does the 2014 Porsche Cayenne have all-wheel-drive or 4x4 problems?
3 of the 53 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2014 Porsche Cayenne (5.7%) describe all-wheel-drive, 4x4 or transfer case faults. One owner wrote: "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." (NHTSA complaint 11340031, July 2020). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Can the sunroof on the 2014 Porsche Cayenne shatter or fail?
3 of the 53 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2014 Porsche Cayenne (5.7%) describe the sunroof or panoramic roof shattering, exploding or failing. One owner wrote: "On 11/19/2015 at approx 7:20am while driving the panoramic sunroof emploded on it's own, nothing hit it from the outside or inside." (NHTSA complaint 10806392, November 2015). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Check your own Cayenne
Counts are a starting point, not a verdict: popular models collect more complaints because more of them are on the road, and NHTSA does not verify individual reports. To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls (U.S.) or your registration at check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk (UK). Had a safety problem? Report it to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations and recalls.
Data: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation recall and complaint databases (public domain), DVSA anonymised MOT results (Open Government Licence v3.0), DVSA vehicle recalls (Open Government Licence v3.0), EU Safety Gate alerts (© European Union), retrieved October 25, 2026. Model year 2014 only.