2021 Porsche Cayenne
Only 20 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 20 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 20
- Recalls
- 5
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2021
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2021: 20 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2003 | 2 |
| 2004 | 38 |
| 2005 | 32 |
| 2006 | 41 |
| 2008 | 27 |
| 2009 | 15 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2011 | 30 |
| 2012 | 27 |
| 2013 | 40 |
| 2014 | 53 |
| 2015 | 14 |
| 2016 | 40 |
| 2017 | 17 |
| 2018 | 13 |
| 2019 | 47 |
| 2020 | 24 |
| 2021 | 20 |
| 2022 | 4 |
| 2023 | 5 |
| 2024 | 5 |
| 2025 | 5 |
| 2026 | 5 |
Known problem areas
Only 20 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Electrical system
6 of 20 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing speedometer/odometer.
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Battery completely discharged and the safety switch in the battery malfunctions and battery can not be charged again. There are many complaints seen online about the battery problems Porsche has. This strands the car and me the driver.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-06
Much like thousands of Cayenne drivers, I am constantly let down by an ongoing issue with Adaptive Cruise Control failures with an error message that reads, âAdaptive Cruise Control unavailable.â THIS MAY CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH IF NOT...
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-06-08
Also filed under Forward collision avoidance
I was driving the auto and parked in my garage without any indication of a fault.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-09-08
Air bags
4 of 20 total reports mention: air bags.
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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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-25
Engine
3 of 20 total reports mention: engine.
Steering
2 of 20 total reports mention: steering.
Service brakes
2 of 20 total reports mention: service brakes.
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When the vehicle is decelerating and the transmission is in gear 2 the vehicle will lurch forward interfering/fighting with the normal operation of the brakes. This consistently happens when braking to a stop.
NHTSA ODI report, 2021-09-16
Also filed under Power train
Safety timeline
5 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2021-06-18Suspension21V271000 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.
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.
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2021-06-25Air bags, seats21V318000 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.
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.
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2021-08-24Steering21V493000 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.
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.
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2022-03-10Suspension, tires22V040000 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.
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.
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2026-02-13Back over prevention25V896000 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.
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.
Buy-smart checklist
2021 Porsche Cayenne — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 6 reports on file for this year.
- Air bags: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 3 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 21V271000 · Suspension
- Recall 21V318000 · Air bags, seats
- Recall 21V493000 · Steering
- Recall 22V040000 · Suspension, tires
- Recall 25V896000 · Back over prevention
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FAQ
- Is the 2021 Porsche Cayenne reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2021 Porsche Cayenne?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 30% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2021 Porsche Cayenne have?
- 5 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.