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2021 Porsche Cayenne Gts Recalls

2 campaigns in our verified NHTSA snapshot, with source consequences, remedies, and VIN-specific next steps.

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NHTSA campaigns

2

Affected systems

0

Urgent advisories

May 12, 2021

Latest campaign date

At a glance

What the record says

This model year's count is above the Porsche Cayenne Gts average of 1.3 campaigns per listed year. That is context only—not proof that this year is safer or less safe.

The most frequent affected category is Seats, appearing in 1 campaign.

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Source campaign records

All 2021 Porsche Cayenne Gts recall campaigns

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NHTSA campaign 21V341000

Engine

Manufacturer: Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

Reported May 12, 2021

What is recalled

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2021 Cayenne Turbo, Cayenne GTS, and Cayenne GTS Coupe vehicles. Cracks may develop on the surface of the engine cylinder bore.

Safety consequence

Cracks may cause engine damage and a stall or an oil leak, increasing the risk of a crash or fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace the engine, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 9, 2021. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AMB1.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

NHTSA campaign 21V318000

Seats

Manufacturer: Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

Reported May 5, 2021

What is recalled

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.

Safety consequence

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

Manufacturer 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.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

Other Porsche Cayenne Gts model years

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2021 Porsche Cayenne Gts recall questions

How many recalls does the 2021 Porsche Cayenne Gts have?

This verified dataset contains 2 NHTSA campaigns associated with the 2021 Porsche Cayenne Gts. A campaign can apply to some, not all, vehicles of the same model year.

Does this confirm an open recall for my 2021 Porsche Cayenne Gts?

No. This page is a model-year campaign history. Use NHTSA's official lookup or an authorized dealer to confirm whether a campaign applies to your exact VIN and whether the repair remains open.

Are vehicle recall repairs free?

When a safety recall campaign applies to your VIN, the manufacturer remedy is generally provided at no charge through an authorized dealer. Confirm eligibility and scheduling with the manufacturer or dealer.

Source: NHTSA. Dataset includes campaigns through Jul 30, 2026. Last processed Aug 8, 2026. Methodology