01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS
2021 Porsche Cayenne recall campaigns
NHTSA 25V896000
- 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.
NHTSA 22V040000
- Component
- SUSPENSION, TIRES
- Report received
- January 28, 2022
- Potential units
- 1,241campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: 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.
Why it matters: 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.
Owner notification: March 10, 2022 · Filing manufacturer: Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
NHTSA 21V493000
- Component
- STEERING
- Report received
- June 30, 2021
- Potential units
- 27campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: 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.
Why it matters: 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.
Owner notification: August 24, 2021 · Filing manufacturer: Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
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.
NHTSA 21V271000
- Component
- SUSPENSION
- Report received
- April 21, 2021
- Potential units
- 1,568campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: 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.
Why it matters: 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.
Owner notification: June 18, 2021 · Filing manufacturer: Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
02 / COMPONENT BREADTH