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2013 Porsche Cayenne

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2013 Cayenne.

Body SUVTransmission Automatic (S8)

The 2013 Porsche Cayenne is a midsize luxury SUV built on the second‑generation Cayenne platform and equipped with an eight‑speed automatic (S8) transmission, delivering an EPA‑rated fuel economy of 16 mpg city, 23 mpg highway and a combined 19 mpg. Across the broader 2003‑2026 model span, owner complaints have ranged dramatically, peaking at 101 in 2004 and dropping to a single complaint in 2010, with the 2013 year positioned after that low point and therefore generally reflecting the model’s more refined reliability era despite a modest total of 40 complaints, chiefly centered on the power‑train and accompanied by three recalls. This context suggests that the 2013 Cayenne benefits from the improvements that lowered complaint rates in the early 2010s, making it one of the more dependable iterations in the model’s history.

Model year2026 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2013

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Lug nut torque118 ft-lbsOEM · verified

EPA fuel economy16/23/19 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 94R · 650 CCA battery, OE oil filter 9A711549900. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 94R · 650 CCAOEM · verified

Tail / brake / turnLIGHTOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	9A711549900 alt 95810732200
Engine air filter	95811013000 alt 95811013010
Fuel filter	95862042100 alt 95811013410
Spark plug	99917023690 alt 95817022290
Battery	9A7915089B alt 9A7915089
Front wiper blades	V04015001HS
Serpentine belt	95810225110 alt 95510293300
Thermostat	94810603404 alt 95810612601

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic (S8)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	190.9 in
Overall width	76.4 in
Overall height	67.3 in
Wheelbase	114.2 in
Curb weight	4475 lb
Track (front / rear)	65 / 65.7 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	53/47

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	16 / 23 / 19 mpg
Drivetrain	All-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuel	Premium Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Cayenne of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

5.5–7.2 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 5.50 sec — 2013 GTS V8

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
2013	GTS V8 4.8L V8	5.50 sec	13.90 sec	420 hp	AWD
2013	Diesel 3.0L Turbo Diesel V6	6.80 sec	15.40 sec	240 hp	AWD
2013	Diesel 3.0L Turbo Diesel V6	6.90 sec	15.30 sec	240 hp	AWD
2013	Diesel 3.0L Turbo Diesel V6	7.20 sec	15.60 sec	240 hp	AWD
2012	Turbo V8 4.8L Twin-Turbo V8	4.50 sec	13.00 sec	500 hp	AWD
2014	Turbo S 4.8L Twin-Turbo V8	4.10 sec	12.50 sec	550 hp	AWD
2011	Turbo V8 4.8L Twin-Turbo V8	4.00 sec	12.40 sec	500 hp	AWD
2011	Turbo V8 4.8L Twin-Turbo V8	4.30 sec	12.80 sec	500 hp	AWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

Torque lug nuts to 118 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission Fluid	Porsche part number 98530054000
Differential Gear Oil Capacity	2.1 qt
Manual Transmission Fluid	Porsche part number 00004330338
Manual Transmission Fluid Capacity	1.9

Engine torques

Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	17.0 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	11.0 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	20.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts	118 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug	15.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug	15.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-6-2-4-3-5
Cylinder Firing Order	1-5-3-6-2-4
Cylinder Firing Order	1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	1.80-2.25 lbs
Standard BCI Group Number	94R
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	650 cca
Standard BCI Group Number	94R
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	650 cca
Standard BCI Group Number	49
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	740 cca

Brakes

Minimum Pad Thickness	Front: 0.079; Rear: 0.079 in
Minimum Shoe Thickness	0.079 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 6 stages

1	22.0 ft. lbs.	22 ft. lbs
2	37.0 ft. lbs.	37 ft. lbs
3	Loosen all bolts 360 degrees	360 degrees
4	22.0 ft. lbs.	22 ft. lbs
5	22.0 ft. lbs.	22 ft. lbs
6	110 degrees	110 degrees

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 5,000 mi.

Every 5,000 mi	Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 10,000 mi	Fuel Filter Water Separator (drain)
Every 20,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Air Intake System (inspect) · Battery (inspect) · Body Water Drains (inspect) · Brake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · Brake Line (inspect)
Every 40,000 mi	Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (lubricate) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Engine Assembly (leak inspection) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Power Steering System (inspect fluid level)
Every 60,000 mi	Active Suspension System (inspect) · Drive Belt (replace)
Every 80,000 mi	Engine Air Filter Element (replace)
At 160,000 mi	Drive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Transfer Case Assembly (drain & refill) · Transmission Assembly (drain & refill) · Transmission Fluid & Filter (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2013 Porsche Cayenne sits within the second generation (2011–2017), a series that opened with a sharp spike to 62 complaints and 5 recalls in 2011. By 2013, complaints had moderated to 40—down from that initial peak but still above the generation’s later low points of 13 in 2015 and 15 in 2017—while recalls fell to 3, matching the lower levels seen in the preceding first-generation years after 2006. The trend across the generation shows an early surge in reported issues that gradually subsides, and 2013 lands in the middle of that arc, with power train complaints (14) dominating the year’s record. No crash or fire complaints are recorded for 2013, and the data does not specify root causes for the reported problems. Overall, 2013 represents a more mature second-generation model than the launch year, but later years in the same generation offer a clearer drop in complaint volume, making it a reasonable but not the most trouble-free choice.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

479

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Owner complaints

0 involved a crash · 0 a fire

Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

’03 ’04 ’05 ’06 ’08 ’09 ’10 ’11 ’12’13’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18 ’19 ’20 ’21 ’22 ’23 ’24 ’26

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 40 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Power Train14

Air Bags,Unknown Or Other5

Seat Belts4

Fuel/Propulsion System3

Engine3

Electrical System2

Air Bags,Structure1

Electrical System,Engine,Fuel/Propulsion System1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 3 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

16V169000Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Pedals And LinkagesReported 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… Remedy: 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…

13V506000Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/PanelReported 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… 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…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 479 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
40/26 4407	2026-06-30	Wheels	Wheel Bolt Replacement Requirement - Change from Wheel Bolts with Aluminum Washers to…
TSTR2636	2026-06-29	Unknown Or Other	Porsche Tester Software Update Information Software Version: 44.200.031
TSTR2635	2026-06-29	Unknown Or Other	Porsche Tester Software Update Information Software Version: 44.200.030
20/26	2026-06-25	Engine	Overview of Approved Porsche C20 Engine Oils (20/26)
19/26 1701	2026-06-25	Engine	Overview of Approved Porsche C30 Engine Oils (19/26)

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420

Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1

P0300

Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected

P0171

System too lean — Bank 1

P0455

Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak

P0128

Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature

P0442

Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Build data

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Recalls

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Vehicles with shared specs

Find every vehicle that shares this one's battery, bulbs, oil capacity, platform or parts.

Group 94R battery Engine oil filter 9A711549900 Engine air filter 95811013000 Fuel filter 95862042100 Spark plug 99917023690

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

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Frequently asked

Does the 2013 Cayenne have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Cayenne get?

EPA figures are 16 city / 23 highway / 19 combined mpg.