NHTSA lists 21 complaints for the 2021 Porsche Cayenne, 0 of them mention a crash and 0 mention a fire. 0 complaints mention an injury, with 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-09.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as PORSCHE CAYENNE.
Model-generated complaint tags
These labels are model-generated, not NHTSA data.
Failure modes| Label | Count | Share of tagged | Mean confidence |
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| loss of control | 7 | 33.3% | 0.79 |
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| electrical electronic | 5 | 23.8% | 0.95 |
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| restraint or airbag | 4 | 19.0% | 0.80 |
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| visibility or lighting | 2 | 9.5% | 0.60 |
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| fluid or fuel leak | 1 | 4.8% | 0.96 |
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| mechanical failure | 1 | 4.8% | 0.35 |
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| unclear | 1 | 4.8% | 0.58 |
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Severities| Label | Count | Share of tagged | Mean confidence |
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| moderate | 13 | 61.9% | 0.83 |
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| low | 5 | 23.8% | 0.71 |
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| high | 2 | 9.5% | 0.94 |
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| none | 1 | 4.8% | 0.50 |
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Model: typesafe/jev-1.13-20260917; schema version: tag-v1. 21 tagged complaints of 21 complaints (100.0%).
Confidence is the model's own probability for the label it chose (0 to 1), not accuracy.
Model-generated labels on tagged complaints only. Model years 2013 and newer are tagged in full; 2012 in part (see tagged_share); earlier model years have no tags. NHTSA's own flags remain separate in the complaints block.
Recalls
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5 recalls.
Date: 2025-12-19. Systems: BACK OVER PREVENTION.
Defect: 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 (excerpt)
Consequence: A rearview image that does not display properly reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. (excerpt)
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. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2022-01-28. Systems: SUSPENSION, TIRES.
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ANA1.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2021-06-30. Systems: STEERING.
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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 is AMB4.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2021-05-05. Systems: AIR BAGS, SEATS.
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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 is AMB0.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2021-04-21. Systems: SUSPENSION.
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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 number for this recall is AMA9.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Manufacturer communications
718 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 222 |
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| EQUIPMENT | 123 |
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| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 84 |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 80 |
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| ENGINE | 69 |
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| POWER TRAIN | 28 |
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| STRUCTURE | 28 |
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| WHEELS | 24 |
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11037849
Date: 2026-09-24. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE, VISIBILITY/WIPER.
Symptom-based workshop manual for Noises from Front Wiper Blade
11037818
Date: 2026-09-22. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE, POWER TRAIN.
Manufacturer's Certificate for Overview of Approved Porsche C30 Engine Oils
11037822
Date: 2026-09-22. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE, POWER TRAIN.
Manufacturer's Certificate for Overview of Approved Porsche C20 Engine Oils
11037825
Date: 2026-09-22. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE, POWER TRAIN.
Manufacturer's Certificate for Overview of Approved Porsche C40 Engine Oils
11037868
Date: 2026-09-14. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STEERING, SUSPENSION, WHEELS.
Special Tools and Equipment Information for alignment machines - Q3 2026 Software Spec Update Available
11037805
Date: 2026-09-09. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING.
Technical Information for Vehicle Color in Front Display/Control Panel Wrong after Replacing Central Computer (PCM)
11037800
Date: 2026-09-08. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN.
Technical Information for Yellow Warning Message a All-Wheel Drive System Malfunctiona , a C12BEF6a and a C133700a in the All-Wheel Electronics Control Unit
11037801
Date: 2026-09-08. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE, POWER TRAIN.
Manufacturer's Certificate for Overview of Approved Porsche C40 Engine Oils
11037858
Date: 2026-09-01. Type: Service Campaign. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Technical Information for Campaign WTK4 a Reset Vehicle Electrical System Battery
11037860
Date: 2026-09-01. Type: Service Campaign. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Porsche intranet posting with Campaign WTK4 information