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NHTSA Recall 13V506000: Instrument cluster/panel (electrical system)

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 207 vehicles. It affects 2013–2014 Porsche Cayenne.

207
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2013
owners notified (December 5)
NHTSA campaign13V506000
Manufacturer campaignAD03
ComponentELECTRICAL SYSTEM › INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Report receivedOctober 17, 2013
Owner notificationDecember 5, 2013
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

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.

Safety risk

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles covered by recall 13V506000

Make and modelModel years
Porsche Cayenne2013, 2014

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.