Model year 2021 · Porsche

2021 Porsche Cayenne recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 7 safety recall campaigns for the 2021 Porsche Cayenne. The most recent was reported on December 19, 2025. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: CAYENNE, CAYENNE E-HYBRID, CAYENNE GTS, CAYENNE S, CAYENNE TURBO S E-HYBRID.

NHTSA data through October 6, 2026 · How these pages are built

Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2021 Porsche Cayenne, newest first
NHTSA number	Reported	Component
25V896000	December 19, 2025	Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera
23V841000	December 13, 2023	Electrical System › Propulsion System › Charging › Cable/Cord › Onboard
22V040000	January 28, 2022	Suspension › Rear
21V493000	June 30, 2021	Steering › Column
21V341000	May 12, 2021	Engine
21V318000	May 5, 2021	Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification › Front Passenger
21V271000	April 21, 2021	Suspension › Rear › Axle › Non-Powered Axle Assembly

Systems involved: Suspension (2) · Air Bags (1) · Back Over Prevention (1) · Electrical System (1) · Engine (1) · Seats (1) · Steering (1) · Tires (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 25V896000Manufacturer no. ASB2

Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera

Report received by NHTSA: December 19, 2025
Owner notification: February 13, 2026
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 172,107 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: CAYENNE, CAYENNE E-HYBRID

Defect summary

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."

Safety 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.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V896000, filed by Porsche Cars North America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 23V841000Manufacturer no. APB6

Electrical System › Propulsion System › Charging › Cable/Cord › Onboard

Report received by NHTSA: December 13, 2023
Owner notification: October 24, 2024
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 41,345 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: CAYENNE E-HYBRID, CAYENNE TURBO S E-HYBRID

Defect summary

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.

Safety 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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 23V841000, filed by Porsche Cars North America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 22V040000Manufacturer no. ANA1

Suspension › Rear

Report received by NHTSA: January 28, 2022
Owner notification: March 10, 2022
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 1,241 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: CAYENNE

Components: Suspension › Rear; Tires

Defect summary

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.

Safety 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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 22V040000, filed by Porsche Cars North America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 21V493000Manufacturer no. AMB4

Steering › Column

Report received by NHTSA: June 30, 2021
Owner notification: August 24, 2021
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 27 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: CAYENNE

Defect summary

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.

Safety 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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 21V493000, filed by Porsche Cars North America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 21V341000Manufacturer no. AMB1

Engine

Report received by NHTSA: May 12, 2021
Owner notification: July 9, 2021
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 12 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: CAYENNE GTS

Defect summary

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.

Safety 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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 21V341000, filed by Porsche Cars North America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 21V318000Manufacturer no. AMB0

Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification › Front Passenger

Report received by NHTSA: May 5, 2021
Owner notification: June 25, 2021
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 136 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: CAYENNE, CAYENNE E-HYBRID, CAYENNE GTS, CAYENNE S

Components: Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification › Front Passenger; Seats

Defect summary

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.

Safety 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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 21V318000, filed by Porsche Cars North America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 21V271000Manufacturer no. AMA9

Suspension › Rear › Axle › Non-Powered Axle Assembly

Report received by NHTSA: April 21, 2021
Owner notification: June 18, 2021
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 1,568 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: CAYENNE

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

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

Remedy

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 21V271000, filed by Porsche Cars North America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: December 22, 2025.