This page covers 3 recalls, 53 owner complaints and EPA fuel economy for the 2014 Porsche Cayenne.
17–19 mpg combined
12.4–13.8 L/100km
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 2 tested variants for this model year.
The dominant pattern in 2014 Porsche Cayenne complaints centers on the powertrain, which draws the largest share of reports, though the specific symptoms described vary. The most consistent and notable cluster, however, involves the dashboard leather shrinking over time, multiple owners report the leather pulling away from the dashboard surface and exposing the metal staples underneath. Where the shrinkage affects the passenger side, owners describe the leather distorting or misaligning the airbag panel, and several were told by dealers or mechanics that the airbag might not deploy correctly as a result. Structural complaints and exterior lighting issues each account for a smaller share of reports. The dashboard leather issue appears repeatedly across multiple owners and is not isolated, with the staple exposure and airbag panel misalignment being the consistently reported symptoms.
53
Total Complaints
1
Fire-Related
2
With Injuries
By System
The 2014 Porsche Cayenne has 3 recalls, the most serious involving a brake pedal that can physically dislodge while driving, leaving the driver with no way to apply the brakes.
A small retaining clip on the brake pedal's pivot pin may be missing, allowing the pin to shift and the pedal to separate from its mount entirely. Losing the pedal underfoot with no braking ability is a direct crash risk. On the electrical side, the instrument cluster can display inaccurate fuel levels, causing the engine to stall unexpectedly when the gauge still shows fuel remaining. This affects a range of trims including the GTS, S Hybrid, Turbo, and Turbo S built within a specific window in 2013. There is also a headlight alignment issue where the beams may be pointed too low to light the road adequately or angled in a way that blinds oncoming traffic.
At a glance
What can fail
The protective caps covering the low-beam headlight adjustment screws are missing, which allows headlights to be adjusted incorrectly and fail to meet federal lighting standards.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect your headlights and install any missing sealing caps at no charge.
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The brake pedal pivot pin may lack a circlip, allowing the pin to shift and the brake pedal to come loose.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the brake pedal assembly and install any missing circlips at no charge.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The instrument cluster displays fuel range and fuel level readings that are higher than the actual fuel in the tank.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the instrument cluster software at no cost to correct the fuel readings.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
