2021 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Cayenne E-Hybrid years
- Not enough data 1st of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 2021 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid so far. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 0owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
2021 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid recalls (3)
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Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
Problem: 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. The rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: A rearview image that does not display properly reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning January 19, 2026.
Electrical system:propulsion system:charging:cable/cord:onboard
Problem: Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling various models and model years. Please see the recall report for a list of the included vehicles. When using the industrial 220V/240V plug at the 100% charge setting, some home power outlets may be incapable of handling the electrical current required to utilize the compact charging system, causing the outlet or charging cable to overheat.
Risk: An overheated outlet or charging cable can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Owners are advised not to use the 220V/240V compact/portable charging cable and only use the 110V home charging cable or public charging stations. Dealers will supply a new 220V/240V compact/portable charging cable with an incorporated temperature sensor, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 24, 2024. A second notice will be sent once remedy parts become available, anticipated mid-2024. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is APB6.
Air bags:sensor:occupant classification:front passenger; seats
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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Pedestrian alert sounds (DP22005) — opened Jan 27, 2023, closed Aug 7, 2023, led to recall 22V063000.
Other Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid years
← 2020 Cayenne E-Hybrid · 2022 Cayenne E-Hybrid →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Cayenne E-Hybrid | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 Cayenne E-Hybrid | 0 | 2 |
| 2023 Cayenne E-Hybrid | 0 | 2 |
| 2022 Cayenne E-Hybrid | 0 | 2 |
| 2021 | 0 | 3 |
| 2020 Cayenne E-Hybrid | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 Cayenne E-Hybrid | 0 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid?
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.
Was there a recall on the 2021 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2021 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Cayenne E-Hybrid model years, the 2021 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.