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NHTSA Recall 21V493000: Column (steering)

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 27 vehicles. It affects 2021 Porsche Cayenne.

27
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2021
owners notified (August 24)
NHTSA campaign21V493000
Manufacturer campaignAMB4
ComponentSTEERING › COLUMN
Report receivedJune 30, 2021
Owner notificationAugust 24, 2021
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

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.

Safety risk

A detached steering column can cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.

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.

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.nhtsa.gov.

Vehicles covered by recall 21V493000

Make and modelModel years
Porsche Cayenne2021

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.