2021 Porsche Cayenne GTS Coupe recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2021 Porsche Cayenne GTS Coupe; the most frequently affected component is engine. Owners filed 12 complaints, most often about electrical system. Among the 5 model years of this model in the database, 2021 ranks #1 for number of recalls.

Recalls2

Complaints12

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Recalls (2)

EngineCampaign 21V341000 · 12 May 2021

Problem: 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.

Risk: 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.

SeatsCampaign 21V318000 · 05 May 2021

Problem: 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.

Risk: 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.

What owners complain about

Share of the 21 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Electrical system6 · 29%

Unknown or other5 · 24%

Air bags4 · 19%

Engine3 · 14%

Service brakes2 · 10%

Power train2 · 10%

Steering2 · 10%

Forward collision avoidance2 · 10%

When complaints were filed

20214

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From owner complaints

when decelerating and car is in gear 2 it lurches the car forward while braking, basically fighting the attempt to slow the car down. I attribute this to aggressive downshifting, but is a safety issue because the operator then needs to compensate by pressing down on the brake pedal harder to stop the car. This has…
Service brakes · Aug 2021 · NHTSA complaint record

The car is notifying me that the drivers airbag is not working. the message that appears is: “Airbag system error, please visit workshop”
Air bags · Dec 2022 · NHTSA complaint record

Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2021 Porsche Cayenne. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a dealer sale. At the time of purchase on 5/29/25, the mileage was 21,000. The contact had taken the vehicle to another dealer for other repairs, and the dealer informed the contact…
Electrical system · Sep 2025 · NHTSA complaint record

I am reporting a safety defect with my 2021 Porsche Cayenne GTS. The leather dashboard is delaminating and lifting away from its underlying structure. This defect is concerning because: The delamination is occurring on the drivers side but will eventually expand in the area covering the passenger-side airbag. If the…
Air bags · Sep 2025 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

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Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.