Porsche Cayenne Recalls (2021-2026)

What recalls does the Porsche Cayenne have?

• 2021-2025 Porsche Cayenne Backup Camera Recall (25V896) Repeat recall
  December 19, 2025 · 172,107 vehicles · Rearview Camera

  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."

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

  Fix: Dealers will update the driver assistance software, free of charge.

• 2024-2026 Porsche Panamera Fuel Pump Recall (25V634)
  September 23, 2025 · 177 vehicles · Fuel System

  The fasteners securing the high pressure fuel pump may not be tightened properly, resulting in a fuel leak.

  Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

  Fix: Dealers will inspect and tighten the screw connections and replace the high pressure fuel pump and fuel lines as necessary, free of charge.

• 2024 Porsche Cayenne Upper Arm Recall (24V533) Do not drive
  July 16, 2024 · 2,475 vehicles · Suspension, Wheels and Tires

  The driver's side front axle upper left control arm installed on the vehicles may have been installed with cracks, which can result in front axle control arm breaking and an unexpected loss of steering and wheel control.

  Risk: A sudden loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the driver side left upper control arm, free of charge.

• 2024 Porsche Cayenne Lighting Control Module Software Recall (23V527)
  July 27, 2023 · 2,934 vehicles · Lighting and Visibility

  After the vehicle is turned off, the rear hazard warning lights and the parking lights may not illuminate if they are activated within 10 seconds after the gateway control unit shuts off. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

  Risk: Rear hazard warning lights and parking lights that fail to illuminate can reduce the vehicle's visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will update the gateway control unit software, free of charge.

• 2021-2022 Porsche Cayenne Rear Suspension Recall (22V040) Repeat recall
  January 28, 2022 · 1,241 vehicles · Suspension, Wheels and Tires

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

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

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

• 2021 Porsche Cayenne Steering Column Recall (21V493)
  June 30, 2021 · 27 vehicles · Steering

  The screw connection between the steering column and steering box may fail, which can result in a detached steering column.

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

  Fix: Dealers will install a new screw, free of charge.

• 2021 Porsche Cayenne Seat Recall (21V318)
  May 5, 2021 · 136 vehicles · Body, Doors and Seats

  The passenger seat back heating element was not installed and may impact the calibration of the Occupant Classification System.

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

  Fix: Dealers will install a heating element, free of charge.

• 2021 Porsche Cayenne Non-powered Axle Assembly Recall (21V271)
  April 21, 2021 · 1,568 vehicles · Suspension, Wheels and Tires

  The lock nut on the trailing arm of the rear axle may break due to stress corrosion.

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

  Fix: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the lock nuts, free of charge.

Which Cayenne parts are recalled most?

Which Cayenne model years have the most recalls?

How do I check my Cayenne for open recalls?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup. The lookup lists every open safety recall on that specific vehicle, so you will see which of the 8 Porsche Cayenne campaigns above apply to you. You can also ask any authorized Porsche dealer to run the VIN. The VIN is on your registration card, your insurance card, and a plate at the lower driver-side corner of the windshield. Brand-new recalls can take a few days to show up, so check again if you received a letter.

What are Cayenne owners reporting?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA since 2020, by model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports, but the components that come up most often show where owners are having trouble.

Excerpts from owner complaints (unverified):

Dashboard leather is separating and was told this could affect the airbag deployment in the case of an accident. Porsche dealership is asking 10k outside of warranty to replace the dash.

2021 PORSCHE Cayenne owner, Unknown Or Other, NHTSA complaint 11669823

Instrument cluster anti-glare film or delamination on center and left instrument cluster. The film is wearing away in certain irregular sport and shapes. The overall wear is impacting the visibility to the center cluster under certain conditions leading to obscure visibility to important information, including vehicle speed or other warning light.

2021 PORSCHE Cayenne owner, Electrical System, NHTSA complaint 11737123

I am filing a complaint regarding an ongoing and unresolved HVAC odor issue affecting my 2023 Porsche Cayenne S Platinum Edition. Since shortly after taking ownership, the vehicle has consistently produced a strong mildew/musty odor after sitting for several hours.

2022 PORSCHE Cayenne owner, Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:Air Handler/Chamber, NHTSA complaint 11740501

Can a recall make your Cayenne a lemon in California?

A recall alone does not make a Porsche Cayenne a lemon. California's Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act looks at whether a warranty defect substantially impairs the vehicle's use, value or safety and was not fixed within a reasonable number of repair attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).

2 of the 8 recalls listed here follow an earlier campaign on the same component, which can mean a first fix did not work. Most are single-repair campaigns, but repeat visits for any covered defect still count.

Within the first 18 months or 18,000 miles, California presumes the manufacturer had enough chances if the same defect was repaired two or more times when it is likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for any covered defect, or the vehicle was out of service more than 30 days in total (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Written notice to the manufacturer is required in some cases, and owners outside that window can still have a claim. An owner who prevails 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.

What to keep: every repair order, the recall owner letters, your purchase or lease contract, and a log of dates, mileage and symptoms. Make sure every visit is written up, even when the dealer says it found nothing.

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Other Porsche models with recalls

• 718 Boxster: 1 recall
• 718 Boxster GTS: 1 recall
• 718 Boxster S: 1 recall
• 718 Cayman: 1 recall
• 718 Cayman GT4 RS: 1 recall
• 718 Cayman GTS: 1 recall
• 718 Spyder: 2 recalls
• 718 Spyder RS: 1 recall
• 911: 9 recalls
• 911 Carrera: 3 recalls
• 911 Carrera 4: 1 recall
• 911 Carrera 4 GTS: 2 recalls
• 911 Carrera 4S: 1 recall
• 911 Carrera GTS: 2 recalls
• 911 Carrera S: 1 recall
• 911 Carrera T: 2 recalls
• 911 Dakar: 1 recall
• 911 GT3: 3 recalls
• 911 GT3 RS: 1 recall
• 911 GT3 Touring: 1 recall
• 911 Targa 4S: 1 recall
• 911 Turbo: 2 recalls
• 911 Turbo S: 2 recalls
• Boxster: 2 recalls
• Cayenne: 8 recalls
• Cayenne Coupe: 1 recall
• Cayenne E-Hybrid: 3 recalls
• Cayenne GTS: 2 recalls
• Cayenne S: 2 recalls
• Cayenne S Coupe: 1 recall
• Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid: 1 recall
• Cayenne Turbo GT: 1 recall
• Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid: 1 recall
• Cayman: 2 recalls
• Macan: 1 recall
• Macan 4 Electric: 1 recall
• Macan Electric: 2 recalls
• Panamera: 6 recalls
• Panamera 4: 2 recalls
• Panamera 4 E-Hybrid: 6 recalls
• Panamera 4 Executive: 1 recall
• Panamera 4S: 3 recalls
• Panamera 4S E-Hybrid: 2 recalls
• Panamera 4S Executive: 1 recall
• Panamera 4S Sport Turismo: 1 recall
• Panamera GTS: 3 recalls
• Panamera Turbo S: 3 recalls
• Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid: 1 recall
• Panamera Turbo S Executiv: 1 recall
• Taycan: 26 recalls
• Taycan 4 Cross Turismo: 6 recalls
• Taycan 4S: 7 recalls
• Taycan 4S Cross Turismo: 6 recalls
• Taycan Cross Turismo: 1 recall
• Taycan GTS: 6 recalls
• Taycan GTS Sport Turismo: 5 recalls
• Taycan Turbo: 7 recalls
• Taycan Turbo Cross Turism: 3 recalls
• Taycan Turbo S: 6 recalls
• Taycan Turbo S Cross Turi: 3 recalls

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