Representative model. Photo: DestinationFearFan, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0

Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2021 Porsche Cayenne recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2021 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 7
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 21
Latest campaign: Dec 19, 2025

Recall summary by component7

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Suspension	2	Jan 28, 2022	22V040000 21V271000
Back over prevention	1	Dec 19, 2025	25V896000
Electrical system	1	Dec 13, 2023	23V841000
Steering	1	Jun 30, 2021	21V493000
Engine	1	May 12, 2021	21V341000
Seats	1	May 5, 2021	21V318000

Safety recalls7

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Dec 19, 2025Latest campaign


Dec 19, 202525V896000	Back over prevention: sensing system camera A rearview image that does not display properly reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 25V896000 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." Risk A rearview image that does not display properly reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy 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. Filed under Cayenne, Cayenne E-Hybrid Campaign NHTSA 25V896000 · Dec 19, 2025
Dec 13, 202323V841000	Electrical system: propulsion system charging An overheated outlet or charging cable can increase the risk of a fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 23V841000 What's wrong Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling various models and model years. Please see the recall report for a list of the included vehicles. When using the industrial 220V/240V plug at the 100% charge setting, some home power outlets may be incapable of handling the electrical current required to utilize the compact charging system, causing the outlet or charging cable to overheat. Risk An overheated outlet or charging cable can increase the risk of a fire. Remedy Owners are advised not to use the 220V/240V compact/portable charging cable and only use the 110V home charging cable or public charging stations. Dealers will supply a new 220V/240V compact/portable charging cable with an incorporated temperature sensor, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 24, 2024. A second notice will be sent once remedy parts become available, anticipated mid-2024. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is APB6. Filed under Cayenne E-Hybrid, Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid Campaign NHTSA 23V841000 · Dec 13, 2023
Jan 28, 202222V040000	Suspension: rear Rear axle misalignment may cause premature or uneven tire wear, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 22V040000 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. Risk Rear axle misalignment may cause premature or uneven tire wear, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy 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. Filed under Cayenne Campaign NHTSA 22V040000 · Jan 28, 2022
Jun 30, 202121V493000	Steering: column A detached steering column can cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 21V493000 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. Risk A detached steering column can cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy 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. Filed under Cayenne Campaign NHTSA 21V493000 · Jun 30, 2021
May 12, 202121V341000	Engine Cracks may cause engine damage and a stall or an oil leak, increasing the risk of a crash or fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 21V341000 What's wrong Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2021 Cayenne Turbo, Cayenne GTS, and Cayenne GTS Coupe vehicles. Cracks may develop on the surface of the engine cylinder bore. Risk Cracks may cause engine damage and a stall or an oil leak, increasing the risk of a crash or fire. Remedy Dealers will replace the engine, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 9, 2021. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AMB1. Filed under Cayenne Gts Campaign NHTSA 21V341000 · May 12, 2021
May 5, 202121V318000	Seats The front passenger air bag may fail to deploy, increasing the risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 21V318000 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. Risk The front passenger air bag may fail to deploy, increasing the risk of injury. Remedy 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. Filed under Cayenne, Cayenne E-Hybrid, Cayenne Gts, Cayenne S Campaign NHTSA 21V318000 · May 5, 2021

Merged from NHTSA model names: Cayenne, Cayenne E-Hybrid, Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid, Cayenne Gts, Cayenne S. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Porsche recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Buying a used 2021 Porsche Cayenne? Recalls cover the model; a history report checks one car's title, odometer and accident records. VinAudit history report → Sponsored · disclosure

Owner complaints by component21

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

21Complaints filed

0Involving a crash

0Involving a fire

0Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%
Electrical system	6	29
Unknown or other	5	24
Air bags	4	19
Engine	3	14
Steering	2	10
Forward collision avoidance	2	10
Power train	2	10
Service brakes	2	10
Fuel/propulsion system	1	5
Seat belts	1	5
Visibility/wiper	1	5
Back over prevention	1	5

An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names Cayenne, Cayenne Coupe, Cayenne E-Hybrid, Cayenne E-Hybrid Coupe, Cayenne GTS, Cayenne GTS Coupe, Cayenne S, Cayenne S Coupe, Cayenne Turbo, Cayenne Turbo Coupe, Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid, Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid Coupe.

Latest reports

Engine
“On my 2021 Porsche Cayenne Base, which is equipped with the 3.0L V6 EA839 engine, I brought the vehicle to the dealership for a recall service.”
Filed 08/31/2026 · ODI 11760942
Seat belts
“The contact owns a 2021 Porsche Cayenne. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the front driver's side seat belt independently tightened and loosened.”
Filed 08/31/2026 · ODI 11760839
Air bags
“Over approximately the past month, the leather covering on the dashboard of my 2021 Porsche Cayenne has rapidly begun lifting, buckling, and separating across a substantial portion of the dashboard.”
Filed 08/25/2026 · ODI 11759576

Other Porsche Cayenne model years

All years: 2026 · 2025 · 2024 · 2023 · 2022 · 2021 · 2020 · 2019 · 2018 · 2017 · 2016 · 2015 · 2014 · 2013 · 2012 · 2011 · 2009 · 2008 · 2006 · 2005 · 2004 · 2003

Other Porsche models

All Porsche models and years →

2021 Porsche Cayenne recall questions

How many recalls does the 2021 Porsche Cayenne have?

NHTSA lists 7 safety recall campaigns for the 2021 Porsche Cayenne. The most recent, 25V896000 (reported December 19, 2025), concerns back over prevention. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2021 Porsche Cayenne recalls for?

The largest group is suspension, with 2 campaigns. Others: back over prevention (1), electrical system (1), steering (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2021 Porsche Cayenne?

Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 6 complaints out of 21 filed with NHTSA (29%). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2021 Porsche Cayenne?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Porsche recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Porsche dealer.

Check a specific Porsche by VIN

Free · No signup · US-market vehicles, 1981+

Need the factory options too? See the Porsche build sheet & window sticker guide.

Recall summary by component7

Safety recalls7

Back over prevention: sensing system camera

Electrical system: propulsion system charging

Suspension: rear

Steering: column

Engine

Seats