NHTSA Recall 21V271000: Non-powered axle assembly (suspension)
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,568 vehicles. It affects 2021 Porsche Cayenne.
| NHTSA campaign | 21V271000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | AMA9 |
| Component | SUSPENSION › REAR › AXLE › NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY |
| Report received | April 21, 2021 |
| Owner notification | June 18, 2021 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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. The lock nut on the trailing arm of the rear axle may break due to stress corrosion.
Safety risk
A broken lock nut may misalign the rear axle, causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 21V271000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Porsche Cayenne | 2021 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.