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2021 Porsche Cayenne Recalls

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

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NHTSA campaigns

5

Affected systems

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Urgent advisories

Dec 19, 2025

Latest campaign date

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What the record says

This model year's count is above the Porsche Cayenne average of 3.0 campaigns per listed year. That is context only—not proof that this year is safer or less safe.

The most frequent affected category is Suspension › Rear, appearing in 1 campaign.

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Source campaign records

All 2021 Porsche Cayenne recall campaigns

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NHTSA campaign 25V896000

Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera

Manufacturer: Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

Reported Dec 19, 2025

What is recalled

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."

Safety consequence

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

Manufacturer 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.

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

Campaign details

NHTSA campaign 22V040000

Suspension › Rear

Manufacturer: Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

Reported Jan 28, 2022

What is recalled

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.

Safety consequence

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

Manufacturer 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.

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

Campaign details

NHTSA campaign 21V493000

Steering › Column

Manufacturer: Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

Reported Jun 30, 2021

What is recalled

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.

Safety consequence

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

Manufacturer 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.

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

NHTSA campaign 21V271000

Suspension › Rear › Axle › Non-powered Axle Assembly

Manufacturer: Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

Reported Apr 21, 2021

What is recalled

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.

Safety consequence

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

Manufacturer 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.

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

Campaign details

Other Porsche Cayenne model years

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Other 2021 Porsche recall reports

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2021 Porsche Cayenne recall questions

How many recalls does the 2021 Porsche Cayenne have?

This verified dataset contains 5 NHTSA campaigns associated with the 2021 Porsche Cayenne. 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?

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