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2021 Porsche Cayenne GTS Recalls, Complaints & Specs

2 safety recalls list the 2021 Porsche Cayenne GTS. Check your own VIN below.

2
safety recalls
0
owner complaints to NHTSA
17–21
MPG combined (EPA)

2 safety recalls for the 2021 Porsche Cayenne GTS

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Engine

    NHTSA 21V341000 Reported 12 vehicles potentially affected Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

    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.

    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.

  2. Air bags: front passenger and seats

    NHTSA 21V318000 Reported 136 vehicles potentially affected Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

    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.

    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.

No owner complaints on file

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2021 Porsche Cayenne GTS. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.

Fuel economy and specs

EPA ratings for the 2021 Porsche Cayenne (Cayenne Coupe, Cayenne GTS, Cayenne GTS Coupe, Cayenne S, …). Ranges cover every tested configuration.

Combined17–21 mpg
City / Highway15–20 / 19–23
FuelPremium, Premium and Electricity
EPA classStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Engine6/8 cyl, 2.9/3/4 L
TransmissionAutomatic (S8)

Compare Porsche Cayenne GTS model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Porsche Cayenne GTS model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
2008 Porsche Cayenne GTS13
2009 Porsche Cayenne GTS10
2010 Porsche Cayenne GTS10
2013 Porsche Cayenne GTS10
2014 Porsche Cayenne GTS10
2016 Porsche Cayenne GTS10
2021 Porsche Cayenne GTS20

Checking a specific 2021 Porsche Cayenne GTS

How do I know if my 2021 Porsche Cayenne GTS has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 2021 Porsche Cayenne GTS; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Porsche dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 21V318000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other Porsche models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.