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(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":"22V040000","component":"TIRES","mfr":"Porsche Cars North America, Inc.","reported":"2022-01-28","owner_notified":"2022-03-10","units":1241,"summary":"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.","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":"ANA1","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"21V493000","component":"STEERING:COLUMN","mfr":"Porsche Cars North America, Inc.","reported":"2021-06-30","owner_notified":"2021-08-24","units":27,"summary":"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.","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":"AMB4","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"21V341000","component":"ENGINE","mfr":"Porsche Cars North America, Inc.","reported":"2021-05-12","owner_notified":"2021-07-09","units":12,"summary":"Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2021 Cayenne Turbo, Cayenne GTS, and Cayenne GTS Coupe vehicles.  Cracks may develop on the surface of the engine cylinder bore.","consequence":"Cracks may cause engine damage and a stall or an oil leak, increasing the risk of a crash or fire.","remedy":"Dealers will replace the engine, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed July 9, 2021.  Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243.  Porsche's number for this recall is AMB1.","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":"AMB1","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"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":"21V271000","component":"SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY","mfr":"Porsche Cars North America, Inc.","reported":"2021-04-21","owner_notified":"2021-06-18","units":1568,"summary":"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.","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":"AMA9","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"}],"recall_count":7,"critical_count":2,"park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"score":35,"grade":"F","complaints":{"count":21,"crash":0,"fire":0,"injured":0,"deaths":0,"comps":[["Electrical System",6],["Unspecified",5],["Air Bags",4],["Engine",3],["Service Brakes",2],["Power Train",2]],"by_year":{"2021":4,"2022":4,"2023":2,"2024":1,"2025":3,"2026":7},"excerpts":[["2026-08-31","Seat Belts","The contact owns a 2021 Porsche Cayenne. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the front driver's side seat belt independently tightened and loosened. The emergency light illuminated, and a seat belt warning chime sounded continuously. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed t\u2026"],["2026-08-31","Engine","On my 2021 Porsche Cayenne Base, which is equipped with the 3.0L V6 EA839 engine, I brought the vehicle to the dealership for a recall service. During inspection, the dealership found a leaking water pump and quoted $8,500 for repairs. There were no visible signs of a coolant leak on the ground, indicating an internal \u2026"],["2026-08-25","Air Bags","Over approximately the past month, the leather covering on the dashboard of my 2021 Porsche Cayenne has rapidly begun lifting, buckling, and separating across a substantial portion of the dashboard. The deformation has become increasingly pronounced in a short period of time despite normal use and careful maintenance o\u2026"]]},"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":21},"presskit_trims":[],"generated_at":"2026-09-11 05:01 UTC","sources":["EPA fueleconomy.gov","NHTSA recalls","NHTSA complaints","NHTSA NCAP","NHTSA investigations"]}