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2021 Porsche Cayenne recalls

NHTSA's September 21, 2026 snapshot lists 5 safety recall campaigns for the 2021 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 campaigns5not VIN-specific
Component groups6distinct top-level categories
Latest recordDecember 19, 2025report received
VIN resultNot checkeduse official lookup

01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS

2021 Porsche Cayenne recall campaigns

The 2021 Porsche Cayenne report contains 5 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 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.

CAMPAIGN

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.

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 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

What defects are listed for the 2021 Porsche Cayenne?

The most frequent component groups in 2021 Porsche Cayenne campaign records are Suspension (2), Air Bags (1), Seats (1), Steering (1), Tires (1); these counts describe filed campaigns rather than observed failure rates.
Suspension2
Air Bags1
Seats1
Steering1
Tires1