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2020 Porsche Cayenne recalls

NHTSA's September 21, 2026 snapshot lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2020 Porsche Cayenne, spanning 6 component groups. A model match does not confirm that a specific VIN is included.

Official source: NHTSA recall campaign file · Snapshot September 21, 2026

Distinct campaigns4not VIN-specific
Component groups6distinct top-level categories
Latest recordDecember 19, 2025report received
VIN resultNot checkeduse official lookup

01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS

2020 Porsche Cayenne recall campaigns

The 2020 Porsche Cayenne report contains 4 distinct NHTSA campaigns; the most recently received record is campaign 25V896000 dated December 19, 2025.
Component
BACK OVER PREVENTION
Report received
December 19, 2025
Potential units
172,107campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: 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.".

Why it matters: 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.

Owner notification: February 13, 2026 · Filing manufacturer: Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 21V318000

Component
AIR BAGS, SEATS
Report received
May 5, 2021
Potential units
136campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: 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.

Why it matters: 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.

Owner notification: June 25, 2021 · Filing manufacturer: Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 20V271000

Component
POWER TRAIN
Report received
May 13, 2020
Potential units
1,805campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2020 Cayenne vehicles. An insufficient weld on a transmission oil pipe may cause the vehicle to leak automatic transmission fluid (ATF).

Why it matters: If transmission fluid leaks while driving, the road surface may be made slippery, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the transmission oil pipe and replace it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began September 8, 2020. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ALA5.

Owner notification: September 8, 2020 · Filing manufacturer: Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 19V735000

Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SERVICE BRAKES
Report received
October 16, 2019
Potential units
44,128campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2017 Panamera 4, Panamera Turbo, Panamera Turbo Executive, 2017-2018 Panamera, Panamera 4S Executive, Panamera 4S, 2018 Panamera Turbo S Hybrid, Panamera 4 Hybrid Sport Turismo, Panamera 4 Sport Turismo, Panamera Turbo S Hybrid Sport Turismo, Panamera 4 Hybrid, Panamera 4 Executive, 2019 Cayenne Hybrid, 2019-2020 Cayenne, Cayenne S, Cayenne Turbo, 2020 Cayenne Coupe, Cayenne Turbo Coupe, and Cayenne S Coupe vehicles. The instrument cluster may not provide a visual warning when the brake pads are worn out. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 135, "Light vehicle brake systems.".

Why it matters: If the driver is not alerted when brake pads are worn out, the vehicle may not respond as expected when braking, increasing the risk of crash.

Remedy

Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the instrument cluster, free of charge. The recall is began December 13, 2019. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AKB8. Note: This recall supersedes recall 19V115 and includes vehicles that were previously remedied under that campaign.

Owner notification: December 13, 2019 · Filing manufacturer: Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

02 / COMPONENT BREADTH

What defects are listed for the 2020 Porsche Cayenne?

The most frequent component groups in 2020 Porsche Cayenne campaign records are Electrical System (1), Service Brakes (1), Power Train (1), Air Bags (1), Seats (1); these counts describe filed campaigns rather than observed failure rates.
Electrical System1
Service Brakes1
Power Train1
Air Bags1
Seats1