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2021 Porsche Cayenne Recalls

NHTSA lists 5 open safety recalls for the 2021 Porsche Cayenne. Recall repairs are always free from the manufacturer.

SUSPENSION:REAR

22V040000 · Jan 2022
WHAT’S WRONG

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Cayenne vehicles. The rear axle alignment may not have been inspected after the repairs for Recall 21V-271 (AMA9) were performed.

THE RISK

Rear axle misalignment may cause premature or uneven tire wear, increasing the risk of a crash.

THE FIX (FREE)

Dealers will inspect the rear axle, adjust the alignment as necessary, and replace any prematurely or unevenly worn tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 10, 2022. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ANA1.

SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY

21V271000 · Apr 2021
WHAT’S WRONG

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2021 Cayenne, Cayenne S, Cayenne Turbo, Cayenne GTS, Cayenne Coupe, Cayenne S Coupe, Cayenne Turbo Coupe, and Cayenne GTS Coupe vehicles. The lock nut on the trailing arm of the rear axle may break due to stress corrosion.

THE RISK

A broken lock nut may misalign the rear axle, causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.

THE FIX (FREE)

Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the lock nuts, free of charge. The recall began on June 18, 2021. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AMA9.

STEERING:COLUMN

21V493000 · Jun 2021
WHAT’S WRONG

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2021 Cayenne vehicles. The screw connection between the steering column and steering box may fail, which can result in a detached steering column.

THE RISK

A detached steering column can cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.

THE FIX (FREE)

Dealers will install a new screw, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 24, 2021. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AMB4.

SEATS

21V318000 · May 2021
WHAT’S WRONG

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2021 Cayenne GTS, Cayenne GTS Coupe, 2020-2021 Cayenne Coupe, Cayenne S Coupe, Cayenne E-Hybrid Coupe vehicles. The passenger seat back heating element was not installed and may impact the calibration of the Occupant Classification System.

THE RISK

The front passenger air bag may fail to deploy, increasing the risk of injury.

THE FIX (FREE)

Dealers will install a heating element, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 25, 2021. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AMB0.

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

25V896000 · Dec 2025
WHAT’S WRONG

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2019-2025 Cayenne, Cayenne E-Hybrid, 2020-2025 911, Taycan, 2024-2025 Panamera, and 2025 Panamera E-Hybrid vehicles. The rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

THE RISK

A rearview image that does not display properly reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

THE FIX (FREE)

Dealers will update the driver assistance software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 13, 2026. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ASB2. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning January 19, 2026.

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