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Buying a used 2021 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid? Check these 3 recalls first
Three recalls apply here: a critical portable charging cable that can overheat, a missing seat part that may disable the passenger airbag, and a backup camera that may go blank. None carry stop-driving or park-outside instructions. Twelve owner complaints are on file with NHTSA — unverified reports — with unclassified and electrical entries leading and a couple relating to air bags and engine. No crashes, fires or injuries appear in that complaint record.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Confirm all three recalls are closed against the VIN, not just scheduled.
- Check that the passenger airbag status light behaves correctly with weight on the seat.
- Test the charging cable and backup camera before agreeing on price.
- Open recalls are repaired free at any Porsche dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2021 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Porsche Taycan and Cayenne portable charging cable can overheat | Electrical System | critical |
| Porsche Cayenne missing seat part may disable passenger airbag | Seats | high |
| Porsche Cayenne, Panamera, Taycan: backup camera may go blank | Back Over Prevention | medium |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
12 complaints filed for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 3 | Yes |
| AIR Bags | 2 | None found |
| Engine | 2 | None found |
| Power Train | 2 | None found |
| Brakes | 2 | None found |
| Driver Assistance | 1 | None found |