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2021 Porsche Cayenne Recalls

NHTSA lists 5 safety recall campaigns for the 2021 Porsche Cayenne — 2 of them relate to suspension. Recalls are published by year, make and model rather than per-VIN, so check your exact vehicle at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The repair is free at any franchised dealer, whatever the age of the car or who owns it now.

Is your car one of them?

These campaigns cover the 2021 Porsche Cayenne as a model line. Decode your VIN to see the build details for your specific car, then confirm the recalls against it at NHTSA.

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25V896000

Back Over Prevention · Sensing System · Camera

A rearview image that does not display properly reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

The riskA rearview image that does not display properly reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix — freeDealers 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.

What was foundPorsche 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."

25V896000 at NHTSA
22V040000

Suspension · Rear

Rear axle misalignment may cause premature or uneven tire wear, increasing the risk of a crash.

The riskRear axle misalignment may cause premature or uneven tire wear, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix — freeDealers 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.

What was foundPorsche 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.

22V040000 at NHTSA
21V493000

Steering · Column

A detached steering column can cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.

The riskA detached steering column can cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix — freeDealers 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.

What was foundPorsche 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.

21V493000 at NHTSA
21V318000

Seats

The front passenger air bag may fail to deploy, increasing the risk of injury.

The riskThe front passenger air bag may fail to deploy, increasing the risk of injury.

The fix — freeDealers 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.

What was foundPorsche 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.

21V318000 at NHTSA
21V271000

Suspension · Rear · Axle · Non-powered Axle Assembly

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

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

The fix — freePorsche 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.

What was foundPorsche 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.

21V271000 at NHTSA

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Campaign data is published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and is refreshed daily. Check your exact VIN at nhtsa.gov — their lookup can confirm applicability and repair status for a specific vehicle; this page lists model-level campaigns.

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