NHTSA vehicle safety data
2021 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid Recalls & Complaints
The 2021 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file as of November 3, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 2021 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Porsche dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2021 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NHTSA defect investigations
NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2021 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid in 1 investigation. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.
- Defect Petition DP22-005: Pedestrian alert sounds
Closed August 7, 2023
Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111
NHTSA #25V896000 · Back Over Prevention — Sensing System — Camera · NHTSA notice
Reported December 19, 2025 · Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Potentially affected: 172,107 vehicles
Repair completion: 63.97% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Porsche campaign ASB2 · Owners notified February 13, 2026
Defect description
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."
Safety consequence
A rearview image that does not display properly reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer 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.
Power Outlet May Cause Charging Cable to Overheat
NHTSA #23V841000 · Electrical System — Propulsion System — Charging — Cable/Cord — Onboard · NHTSA notice
Reported December 13, 2023 · Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Potentially affected: 41,345 vehicles
Repair completion: 62.72% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Porsche campaign APB6 · Owners notified October 24, 2024
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
An overheated outlet or charging cable can increase the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer 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.
Missing Seat Heater May Prevent Air Bag Deployment
NHTSA #21V318000 · Seats · NHTSA notice
Reported May 5, 2021 · Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Potentially affected: 136 vehicles
Repair completion: 96.32% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Porsche campaign AMB0 · Owners notified June 25, 2021
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
The front passenger air bag may fail to deploy, increasing the risk of injury.
Manufacturer 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.
Other Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid model years
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