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2021 Porsche Cayenne Gts recalls & problems

The 2021 Porsche Cayenne Gts has 2 safety recalls and 0 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.

Recalls2safety recalls
Complaints0filed by owners
Crashes · fires0 · 0reported in complaints
Injuries · deaths0 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

EngineMay 12, 2021

Engine

Recall 21V34100012 vehicles

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.
Fix
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.
Air bagsMay 5, 2021

Sensor › Occupant classification › Front passenger

Recall 21V318000136 vehicles

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.
Fix
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.

Components: Air bags › Sensor › Occupant classification › Front passenger; Seats

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Crash test ratings

2021 Porsche Cayenne GTS SUV AWD

OverallNot Rated
Frontal crashNot Rated
Side crashNot Rated
RolloverNot Rated

2021 Porsche Cayenne GTS Coupe SUV AWD

OverallNot Rated
Frontal crashNot Rated
Side crashNot Rated
RolloverNot Rated

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.

Fuel economy

Cayenne GTS

17mpg combined
City / highway15 / 19 mpg
FuelPremium Gasoline

4 L · 8 cyl · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive · about $4,850/year to fuel

Cayenne GTS Coupe

17mpg combined
City / highway15 / 19 mpg
FuelPremium Gasoline

4 L · 8 cyl · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive · about $4,850/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.