2021-2022 Porsche Cayenne Rear Suspension Recall (22V040)

Recall 22V040 at a glance

What is wrong with the 2021-2022 Porsche Cayenne in recall 22V040?

The rear axle alignment may not have been inspected after the repairs for Recall 21V-271 (AMA9) were performed.

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.

Is it safe to drive a 2021-2022 Cayenne with recall 22V040?

NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: Rear axle misalignment may cause premature or uneven tire wear, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA describes the risk this way: Rear axle misalignment may cause premature or uneven tire wear, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA has not issued a do-not-drive or park-outside warning for this recall. Still, get the repair done as soon as it is available, and stop driving if you notice symptoms related to the rear.

Which vehicles are included in recall 22V040?

Recall 22V040 covers 1,241 vehicles: 2021-2022 Porsche Cayenne.

NHTSA lists 1,241 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.

What is the fix for the Cayenne rear suspension recall?

Yes. Dealers will inspect the rear axle, adjust the alignment as necessary, and replace any prematurely or unevenly worn tires, free of charge.

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.

When was recall 22V040 announced?

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. reported recall 22V040 to NHTSA on January 28, 2022. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as March 10, 2022.

This recall was filed 56 months ago. If your Cayenne was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.

How do I check if my Cayenne is part of recall 22V040?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 22V040 is open on your Cayenne, it will be listed there.

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup. It shows any open safety recall on your vehicle, including 22V040000. Your VIN is on the registration card, the insurance card, and the driver side of the dashboard where it meets the windshield. Recent recalls can take a few days to appear in the lookup.

What should Cayenne owners do about recall 22V040?

Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 22V040000 applies to your Cayenne.
2. Book the recall appointment with any authorized Porsche dealer. Ask up front whether parts are available and how long the vehicle will be there.
3. Keep a copy of every repair order. Check that each one lists your complaint, the mileage, and the dates in and out.
4. Keep a simple log of any rear symptoms with dates and mileage. Video of a warning light or the problem happening is strong evidence.
5. Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
6. If the recall repair does not fix it, or the vehicle keeps going back for the same issue, talk to a lemon law attorney.

What are Cayenne owners reporting to NHTSA?

Owners have filed 24 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 1 of them about the suspension, wheels and tires.

Too few NHTSA complaints about the suspension, wheels and tires have been filed since recall 22V040 was reported (1) to say whether the fix is holding.

NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 24 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 1 of them involve the suspension, wheels and tires. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.

• 2021 Porsche Cayenne: 21 complaints in total, 0 about the suspension, wheels and tires
• 2022 Porsche Cayenne: 3 complaints in total, 1 about the suspension, wheels and tires

Examples of what owners have reported to NHTSA (unverified excerpts):

While driving at highway speed, my 2022 Porsche Cayenne S experienced an air suspension / air spring strut failure requiring a dealer repair costing approximately $4,000. Porsche has a related service campaign, WND6 / No.

2022 Porsche Cayenne owner, TX, NHTSA complaint 11748386, filed July 5, 2026

Can recall 22V040 make my Cayenne 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.

A recall by itself does not make a car a lemon. Under California's Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, what matters is whether a defect covered by the warranty substantially impairs the vehicle's use, value or safety, and whether the manufacturer or its dealers fixed it within a reasonable number of attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).

Suspension, wheel and tire defects can affect handling and control. Clunks, pulling and vibration that return after a repair point to a defect that has not been fixed.

This campaign follows an earlier recall for the same issue. A second recall can mean the first remedy failed, and repeated repair attempts on the same defect are the core of most lemon law claims.

Earlier campaigns on these vehicles involving the same component: 21V271000.

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.

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