Model year guide

2013 Porsche Cayenne

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2013 Porsche Cayenne is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 56 on record.

2013 Porsche Cayenne — representative photo
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2013 Porsche Cayenne at a glance

Safety recalls3
Owner complaints40
Combined18 mpg
Typical price$54,142

Free: specs, open recalls for that exact car, build sheet and fair price.

2013 Porsche Cayenne recalls 3

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:pedals And Linkages NHTSA Campaign #16V169000 · 23/03/2016

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.

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 NHTSA Campaign #13V506000 · 17/10/2013

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, t…

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.

Exterior Lighting:headlights NHTSA Campaign #22V656000 · 30/08/2022

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 …

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.

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.

2013 Porsche Cayenne common problems

The most-reported problem areas from 40 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Air Bags
Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.
Power Train
Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.
Fuel/propulsion System
Check for fuel or battery warnings, hard starts and stalling. On a hybrid/EV, confirm charging and range behave normally.
Seat Belts
Check that every belt latches, retracts and locks under a sharp tug, and that none are frayed.
Structure
Inspect for rust, fresh undercoating, mismatched paint, uneven panel gaps and any sign of prior collision or frame repair.
Electrical System
Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.

2013 Porsche Cayenne MPG & running costs

Combined18 mpg
City16 mpg
Highway23 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$4,225

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.

What's a 2013 Porsche Cayenne worth?

Low
$30,495
Typical price
$54,142
High
$72,200

From 55 comparable 2013 Porsche Cayenne listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2013 Porsche Cayenne costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$21,125
Depreciation (5 yrs)$34,750
Total$55,875
Per mile$0.75

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($54,142) with the same model 5 model-years older ($19,385), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2013 Porsche Cayenne trims & engines on record

Trims
GTS · S · Base · Diesel · S Hybrid · Turbo
Engines
4.8L 8-cyl 420 hp · 3.6L 6-cyl 300 hp · 3.0L 6-cyl 240 hp · 4.8L 8-cyl 400 hp · 3.0L 6-cyl 380 hp · 4.8L 8-cyl 500 hp

2013 Porsche Cayenne vehicles on record

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2013 Porsche Cayenne — frequently asked questions

Does the 2013 Porsche Cayenne have any safety recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2013 Porsche Cayenne. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.

What are the most common problems with the 2013 Porsche Cayenne?

Based on 40 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are air bags, power train, fuel/propulsion system.

What gas mileage does the 2013 Porsche Cayenne get?

The U.S. EPA rates the 2013 Porsche Cayenne at about 18 mpg combined (16 city / 23 highway).

How much is a 2013 Porsche Cayenne worth?

Comparable 2013 Porsche Cayenne listings run roughly $30,495–$72,200, typically around $54,142 (from 55 vehicles).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.