2021 Porsche Cayenne Recalls

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 2021 Porsche Cayenne. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 25V896000Dec 19, 2025172,107 vehicles potentially affected
  Back over prevention › Sensing system › Camera
  Covers: Porsche Cayenne 2019–2025, 911 2020–2025, Taycan 2020–2025 +2 more

  Reported issue: 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."

  Possible consequence: 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…

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• 23V841000Dec 13, 202341,345 vehicles potentially affected
  Electrical system › Propulsion system › Charging › Cable/cord › Onboard
  Covers: Porsche Cayenne 2019–2024, Taycan 2020–2024, Taycan 4S 2020–2024 +5 more

  Reported issue: 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.

  Possible consequence: 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…

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• 22V040000Jan 28, 20221,241 vehicles potentially affected
  Suspension › Rear
  Covers: Porsche Cayenne 2021–2022

  Reported issue: 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.

  Possible consequence: 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.

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• 21V493000Jun 30, 202127 vehicles potentially affected
  Steering › Column
  Covers: Porsche Cayenne 2021

  Reported issue: 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.

  Possible consequence: 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.

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• 21V318000May 5, 2021136 vehicles potentially affected
  Seats
  Covers: Porsche Cayenne 2020–2021, Cayenne S 2020–2021, Cayenne GTS 2021

  Reported issue: 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.

  Possible consequence: 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.

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• 21V271000Apr 21, 20211,568 vehicles potentially affected
  Suspension › Rear › Axle › Non-powered axle assembly
  Covers: Porsche Cayenne 2021

  Reported issue: 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.

  Possible consequence: 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.

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