NHTSA vehicle safety data
2021 Porsche Cayenne GTS Recalls & Complaints
The 2021 Porsche Cayenne GTS has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file as of November 3, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 2021 Porsche Cayenne GTS. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Porsche dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2021 Porsche Cayenne GTS. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Engine Cylinder Bore Surface May Develop Cracks
NHTSA #21V341000 · Engine · NHTSA notice
Reported May 12, 2021 · Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Potentially affected: 12 vehicles
Repair completion: 100% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Porsche campaign AMB1 · Owners notified July 9, 2021
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
Cracks may cause engine damage and a stall or an oil leak, increasing the risk of a crash or fire.
Manufacturer 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.
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 GTS model years
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