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Buying a used 2021 Porsche Cayenne? Check these 5 recalls first
A critical recall covers a steering column that may come apart while driving — the first item to confirm as repaired. Alongside it sit a rear suspension lock nut that can break, a missing seat part that may disable the passenger airbag, rear wheels that may be out of alignment, and the backup camera blanking issue shared with Panamera and Taycan. Owners filed 21 unverified complaints with NHTSA, no crashes, fires or injuries, mostly electrical system and air bags.
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 by VIN that the steering column and rear suspension lock nut recalls are both completed.
- On the test drive, note any play, clunk or looseness in the steering.
- Inspect rear tires for uneven edge wear tied to the alignment recall.
- 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 steering column may come apart while driving | Steering | critical |
| Porsche Cayenne rear suspension lock nut can break | Suspension | high |
| Porsche Cayenne missing seat part may disable passenger airbag | Seats | high |
| Porsche Cayenne rear wheels may be out of alignment | Suspension | medium |
| Porsche Cayenne, Panamera, Taycan: backup camera may go blank | Back Over Prevention | medium |
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 |