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Buying a used 2021 Porsche Cayenne? Check these 5 recalls first
The 2021 Cayenne has 5 recalls, with steering column detachment, rear axle lock nut breakage, and passenger airbag nondeployment standing out. Rear axle alignment and rearview camera failure round out the listed campaigns. Its 21 NHTSA owner complaints are unverified reports: electrical system accounts for 6, unknown or other for 5, air bags for 4, and engine for 3. The complaint record lists 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries.
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.
- Verify steering column and rear axle lock nut recall completion.
- Request passenger airbag recall records and check warning lights.
- Confirm rear axle alignment work and test the rearview camera.
- 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
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Porsche Cayenne Rear Axle Lock Nut May Break | Suspension | high |
| Porsche Cayenne Passenger Airbag May Not Deploy | Seats | high |
| Porsche Cayenne Steering Column May Detach | Steering | high |
| Porsche Cayenne, Panamera and Taycan Rearview Camera Failure | Back Over Prevention | medium |
| Porsche Cayenne Rear Axle Alignment Missed | Suspension | low |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
21 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 | 6 | None found |
| AIR Bags | 4 | None found |
| Engine | 3 | None found |
| Steering | 2 | Yes |
| Driver Assistance | 2 | None found |
| Power Train | 2 | None found |