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Inc.","reported":"2025-12-19","owner_notified":"2026-02-13","units":172107,"summary":"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.\"","consequence":"A rearview image that does not display properly reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.","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.","notes":"","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"ASB2","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"minor"},{"campaign":"23V841000","component":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:CHARGING:CABLE/CORD:ONBOARD","mfr":"Porsche Cars North America, Inc.","reported":"2023-12-13","owner_notified":"2024-10-24","units":41345,"summary":"Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling various models and model years.  Please see the recall report for a list of the included vehicles.  When using the industrial 220V/240V plug at the 100% charge setting, some home power outlets may be incapable of handling the electrical current required to utilize the compact charging system, causing the outlet or charging cable to overheat.","consequence":"An overheated outlet or charging cable can increase the risk of a fire.","remedy":"Owners are advised not to use the 220V/240V compact/portable charging cable and only use the 110V home charging cable or public charging stations.  Dealers will supply a new 220V/240V compact/portable charging cable with an incorporated temperature sensor, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 24, 2024.  A second notice will be sent once remedy parts become available, anticipated mid-2024. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243.  Porsche's number for this recall is APB6.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"APB6","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":["hev"],"severity":"critical"},{"campaign":"21V318000","component":"SEATS","mfr":"Porsche Cars North America, Inc.","reported":"2021-05-05","owner_notified":"2021-06-25","units":136,"summary":"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.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"AMB0","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"20V271000","component":"POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES","mfr":"Porsche Cars North America, Inc.","reported":"2020-05-13","owner_notified":"2020-09-08","units":1805,"summary":"Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2020 Cayenne vehicles. An insufficient weld on a transmission oil pipe may cause the vehicle to leak automatic transmission fluid (ATF).","consequence":"If transmission fluid leaks while driving, the road surface may be made slippery, increasing the risk of a crash.","remedy":"Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the transmission oil pipe and replace it if necessary, free of charge.  The recall began September 8, 2020.  Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243.  Porsche's number for this recall is ALA5.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"ALA5","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"20V270000","component":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS","mfr":"Porsche Cars North America, Inc.","reported":"2020-05-13","owner_notified":"2020-09-08","units":2253,"summary":"Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Cayenne Turbo and 2020 Cayenne Turbo Coupe, Turbo S Hybrid and Turbo S Hybrid Coupe vehicles.  The fuel line quick connector located in the engine compartment may leak.","consequence":"A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.","remedy":"Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel line and quick connector, free of charge.  The recall began September 8, 2020.  Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243.  Porsche's number for this recall is ALA4.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"ALA4","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"critical"},{"campaign":"19V735000","component":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL","mfr":"Porsche Cars North America, Inc.","reported":"2019-10-16","owner_notified":"2019-12-13","units":44128,"summary":"Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2017 Panamera 4, Panamera Turbo, Panamera Turbo Executive, 2017-2018 Panamera, Panamera 4S Executive, Panamera 4S, 2018 Panamera Turbo S Hybrid, Panamera 4 Hybrid Sport Turismo, Panamera 4 Sport Turismo, Panamera Turbo S Hybrid Sport Turismo, Panamera 4 Hybrid, Panamera 4 Executive, 2019 Cayenne Hybrid, 2019-2020 Cayenne, Cayenne S, Cayenne Turbo, 2020 Cayenne Coupe, Cayenne Turbo Coupe, and Cayenne S Coupe vehicles.  The instrument cluster may not provide a visual warning when the brake pads are worn out.  As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 135, \"Light vehicle brake systems.\"","consequence":"If the driver is not alerted when brake pads are worn out, the vehicle may not respond as expected when braking, increasing the risk of crash.","remedy":"Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the instrument cluster, free of charge.  The recall is began December 13, 2019.  Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243.  Porsche's number for this recall is AKB8.  Note: This recall supersedes recall 19V115 and includes vehicles that were previously remedied under that campaign.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"AKB8","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"}],"recall_count":6,"critical_count":2,"park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"score":43,"grade":"F","complaints":{"count":24,"crash":1,"fire":0,"injured":1,"deaths":0,"comps":[["Unspecified",7],["Engine",6],["Service Brakes",5],["Electrical System",5],["Power Train",5],["Air Bags",3]],"by_year":{"2021":4,"2022":3,"2023":1,"2024":3,"2025":3,"2026":10},"excerpts":[["2026-07-11","Air Bags","Porsche dashboard leather shrunk and is bubbling on the entire top where the Airbag sits. I was told that if the vehicle was in an accident the airbag might not deploy correctly. The Porsche dealer looked at it and recommended replacing the entire dashboard! This is a very common issue with Porsche, and a safety concer\u2026"],["2026-06-28","Air Bags","My 2020 Porsche Cayenne has experienced leather dashboard delamination, with the leather separating, shrinking, and lifting from the dashboard substrate on both the driver and passenger sides. The delamination extends across the upper dashboard, including areas adjacent to the passenger airbag deployment zone. I am con\u2026"],["2026-05-26","Engine","\"Engine temperature too high. Park vehicle and allow engine to cool\". warning at 50,000 miles which the mechanic says this is a huge problem with all Porsche, Audi and VW due to water coolant changeover valve which fails and also stated that Porsche is aware and should have a \"bulletin\" open on this issue?"]]},"investigations":[{"action":"DP22005","component":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM","opened":"2023-01-27","closed":"2023-08-07","campaign":"22V063000","subject":"Pedestrian alert sounds","summary":"NHTSA received a petition on or about July 18, 2022, requesting that Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the United States. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under ODI Number 11486072. FMVSS 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles. The standard applies to hybrid and electric vehicles that have a gross vehicle weight rating of 4,536 KG or less or are defined as low-speed vehicles. The standard became fully applicable to all such vehicles manufactured on or after March 1, 2021.On January 27, 2023, NHTSA opened Defect Petition (DP) 22-005 to evaluate the subject matt"}],"ncap":[],"popularity":125,"headline":{"range":null,"mpg":21,"ncap":null,"complaints":24},"presskit_trims":[],"generated_at":"2026-09-11 05:01 UTC","sources":["EPA fueleconomy.gov","NHTSA recalls","NHTSA complaints","NHTSA NCAP","NHTSA investigations"]}