2021 Porsche Cayenne Reliability & Recall Report
Based on 7 NHTSA recalls and 21 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.
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Moderate Reported Activity — 2021 Porsche Cayenne
The 2021 Porsche Cayenne shows moderate recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Review the recall campaigns and common complaints below before buying.
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7
NHTSA Recalls
7 recalls on record
21
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
0
Crash Reports
In NHTSA complaints
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NHTSA Recalls — 2021 Porsche Cayenne (7)
All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Porsche dealer at no charge to the owner.
🔧 Suspension: Rear
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….
🔧 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.
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…
🔧 Steering: Column
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…
🔧 Seats
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…
🔧 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.
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…
🔧 Electrical System: Propulsion System: Charging: Cable/Cord: Onboard
An overheated outlet or charging cable can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to use the 220V/240V compact/portable charging cable and only use the 110V home charging cable or public charging stations. Dealers will supply a new 220V/240V compact/portable…
🔧 Engine
Cracks may cause engine damage and a stall or an oil leak, increasing the risk of a crash or fire.
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…
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Most Common Problems — 2021 Porsche Cayenne
Based on 21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.
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Porsche Cayenne — Complaints by Year
A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2021 model year is highlighted.
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⚠ Higher-complaint years: 2016, 2019 — These model years have more owner complaints in NHTSA data than the other years compared.
✅ Best model years: 2022, 2023, 2024 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.
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Frequently Asked Questions — 2021 Porsche Cayenne
Is the 2021 Porsche Cayenne reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2021 Porsche Cayenne has 7 recall campaigns and 21 owner complaints. This model year shows relatively low recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data.
How many recalls does the 2021 Porsche Cayenne have?
The 2021 Porsche Cayenne has 7 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Porsche Cayenne?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2021 Porsche Cayenne are: Electrical System, Air Bags, Unknown Or Other, Steering. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2021 Porsche Cayenne safe to buy?
The 2021 Porsche Cayenne has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 7 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Porsche Cayenne should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Porsche Cayenne are: 2022, 2023, 2024. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years with higher complaint counts: 2016, 2019.
How we score this: The score starts at 100 and subtracts points for the number of NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints filed for this model year, and for complaints that report crashes or fires. Newer model years get a small bonus because they have had less time to collect reports. These are raw counts and are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, so popular models tend to have more recalls and complaints. Complaints are unverified owner reports. This grade is not a prediction about any individual vehicle and is not an inspection: check a specific car’s VIN for open recalls and get an independent pre-purchase inspection.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
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For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit
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