Model year guide

2013 Porsche cayenne s hybrid

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2013 Porsche cayenne s hybrid is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

2013 Porsche cayenne s hybrid at a glance

Safety recalls1
Owner complaints37
Combined21 mpg

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2013 Porsche cayenne s hybrid recalls 1

Exterior Lighting:headlights NHTSA Campaign #22V656000 · manufacturer #ANB4 · 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 ad…

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, checked 7 Oct 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2013 Porsche cayenne s hybrid common problems

Owners have filed 37 complaints with NHTSA. These are the most-reported areas in a sample of the most recent — and what to check before you buy.

Power Train
Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.
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.
Seat Belts
Check that every belt latches, retracts and locks under a sharp tug, and that none are frayed.
Fuel/propulsion System
Check for fuel or battery warnings, hard starts and stalling. On a hybrid/EV, confirm charging and range behave normally.
Exterior Lighting
Confirm all headlights, brake lights, turn signals and reverse lights work, with no moisture inside the housings.

2013 Porsche cayenne s hybrid MPG & running costs

Combined21 mpg
City20 mpg
Highway24 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,900
EPA size classStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
TransmissionAutomatic 8-spd
Forced inductionSupercharged
Engine start-stopYes
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$7,500 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

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

Fuel (5 yrs)$19,500
Fuel only$19,500
Per mile$0.26

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2013 Porsche cayenne s hybrid trims & engines on record

Trims
S Hybrid
Engines
3.0L 6-cyl 380 hp

2013 Porsche cayenne s hybrid vehicles on record

2013 Porsche cayenne s hybrid S HybridWP1AE2A21DLA14557

Other Porsche cayenne s hybrid model years

2012

2013 Porsche cayenne s hybrid — frequently asked questions

Does the 2013 Porsche cayenne s hybrid have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2013 Porsche cayenne s hybrid. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.

What are the most common problems with the 2013 Porsche cayenne s hybrid?

Owners have filed 37 complaints with NHTSA; in a sample of the most recent, the most-reported problem areas are power train, air bags, seat belts.

What gas mileage does the 2013 Porsche cayenne s hybrid get?

The 2013 Porsche cayenne s hybrid has a U.S. EPA estimate of 21 mpg combined (20 city / 24 highway).

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