2021 Porsche Cayenne GTS Engine Recall (21V341)
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. · 12 vehicles · Reported May 12, 2021
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. is recalling 12 2021 Porsche Cayenne GTS vehicles. Cracks may develop on the surface of the engine cylinder bore. Cracks may cause engine damage and a stall or an oil leak, increasing the risk of a crash or fire. Dealers will make the repair free of charge.
Recall 21V341 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 21V341000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | AMB1 |
| Date reported to NHTSA | May 12, 2021 |
| Manufacturer | Porsche Cars North America, Inc. |
| Vehicles | 2021 Porsche Cayenne GTS |
| Units affected | 12 |
| Component | Engine |
| Safety risk | Cracks may cause engine damage and a stall or an oil leak, increasing the risk of a crash or fire. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2021 Porsche Cayenne GTS in recall 21V341?
Cracks may develop on the surface of the engine cylinder bore.
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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Is it safe to drive a 2021 Cayenne GTS with recall 21V341?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: Cracks may cause engine damage and a stall or an oil leak, increasing the risk of a crash or fire.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: Cracks may cause engine damage and a stall or an oil leak, increasing the risk of a crash or fire.
There is no do-not-drive order on this campaign. If your Cayenne GTS shows warning lights or behaves differently in a way that involves the engine, have it checked before driving further.
Which vehicles are included in recall 21V341?
Recall 21V341 covers 12 vehicles: 2021 Porsche Cayenne GTS.
NHTSA lists 12 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Porsche | Cayenne GTS |
What is the fix for the Cayenne GTS engine recall?
Yes. Dealers will replace the engine, free of charge.
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.
When was recall 21V341 announced?
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. reported recall 21V341 to NHTSA on May 12, 2021. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as July 9, 2021.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| May 12, 2021 | Porsche Cars North America, Inc. filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 21V341000. |
| July 9, 2021 | Owner notification letters mailed (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 65 months ago. If your Cayenne GTS was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.
How do I check if my Cayenne GTS is part of recall 21V341?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 21V341 is open on your Cayenne GTS, it will be listed there.
Look up your VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls. If 21V341000 is open on your Cayenne GTS, it will be listed there, along with Porsche recall number AMB1. You can also ask any Porsche dealer to run the VIN. The VIN is printed on your registration and visible through the lower driver-side windshield.
What should Cayenne GTS owners do about recall 21V341?
Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.
- Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 21V341000 applies to your Cayenne GTS.
- Book the recall appointment with any authorized Porsche dealer. Ask up front whether parts are available and how long the vehicle will be there.
- Keep a copy of every repair order. Check that each one lists your complaint, the mileage, and the dates in and out.
- Write down when symptoms involving the engine happen: date, mileage, speed, weather and what you felt or heard. Photos and short videos help.
- Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
- If the problem comes back after the repair, return to the dealer and contact a lemon law attorney.
What are Cayenne GTS owners reporting to NHTSA?
Too few NHTSA complaints about the engine have been filed since recall 21V341 was reported (0) to say whether the fix is holding.
NHTSA’s public complaint database does not list owner complaints for these vehicles yet. That is common for new models and for recalls a manufacturer finds through its own testing.
Can recall 21V341 make my Cayenne GTS a lemon in California?
Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.
Owners often ask whether this engine recall means their Cayenne GTS qualifies as a lemon. Not by itself. Song-Beverly looks at whether a defect covered by the warranty substantially impairs use, value or safety and was not fixed after a reasonable number of repair attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).
Engine defects can mean stalling, loss of power, oil consumption or overheating. When the same engine complaint brings the 2021 Porsche Cayenne GTS back to the dealer more than once, that history matters under California's lemon law.
A remedy is available. Many vehicles are fixed on the first try. If the problem returns after the recall repair, or the 2021 Porsche Cayenne GTS has needed other repairs for the same defect, those visits count toward a lemon law claim.
California law presumes a reasonable number of attempts has been made if, within 18 months or 18,000 miles of delivery, the same problem was repaired two or more times for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for any covered defect, or the vehicle was out of service for repairs more than 30 days in total (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Some of these require written notice to the manufacturer. A claim can still succeed outside that window.
An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
In our cases, a recall repair visit counts as a repair attempt, and it's strongest when the owner complained about the problem before the recall came out. A recall shows the defect is real and that enough owners reported it for the manufacturer to issue a fix.
A typical pattern: an owner reports the transmission slipping, and the dealer can't verify it. Six months later, NHTSA issues a recall for the same problem. Because the recall confirms the defect, the mileage offset goes back to that first visit.
The biggest mistake I see is waiting too long. The mileage offset starts at your first repair visit for the problem, so the sooner you take it in, the better. If the problem comes and goes, take it in when it happens. You can't go back to that date later.
If you get a recall notice, call a lemon law attorney right away. You may have taken the car in for the same problem before and forgotten, or there may be other recalls related to it.
Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320), Founder and Managing Attorney. Quotes lightly edited for clarity. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
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Frequently asked questions about recall 21V341
Is the 21V341000 recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
When will owners be notified?
According to NHTSA, owner notification letters were or are scheduled to be mailed July 9, 2021.
How do I know if my Cayenne GTS is part of recall 21V341000?
Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or call a dealer. The VIN is on your registration, insurance card and the lower corner of the windshield.
Does a recall mean my car is a lemon?
Not on its own. A lemon law claim depends on whether a covered defect keeps coming back or keeps the vehicle out of service. A recall repair that fails, or repeat visits for the same problem, can support a claim.
What should I keep for a possible lemon law claim?
Keep every repair order, the recall owner letter, your purchase or lease contract, and notes on dates, mileage and symptoms. Make sure each dealer visit is written up, even when the dealer says it cannot find a problem.
Does the recall fixing my car mean I have no case?
Not necessarily. Even if the recall repair fixed it, you may still have a case, and a car that's a year or more old can still qualify.
Do used cars qualify for California lemon law?
We take certified pre-owned, demo and dealer vehicles. Since the California Supreme Court's Rodriguez decision in 2024, ordinary used cars generally do not qualify.
How long does a recall lemon law case take?
Recall-related cases typically resolve in one to three months from your first call. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
What does a lemon law attorney cost?
You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
Sources
- NHTSA recall record 21V341000 (recall report and owner letters are posted there)
- NHTSA complaints and recalls data, accessed October 1, 2026
- California Civil Code 1793.2 and 1793.22
Attorney advertising. America’s Lemon Lawyer is a trade name of Wynn Law Group, APC. Responsible attorney: Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320). This page is general information, not legal advice. America’s Lemon Lawyer is not affiliated with NHTSA or Porsche. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.