2021 PORSCHE CAYENNE E-HYBRID — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
20
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2021 PORSCHE CAYENNE E-HYBRID
The 2021 PORSCHE CAYENNE E-HYBRID has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 7 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:CHARGING:CABLE/CORD:ONBOARD. 20 technical service bulletins have been issued by Porsche Cars North America, Inc. for this model year.
Recalls for the 2021 PORSCHE CAYENNE E-HYBRID
NHTSA has recorded 7 recalls for the 2021 PORSCHE CAYENNE E-HYBRID, potentially affecting up to 337,759 vehicles.
Recall 25V896000 — BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
| 172,107 vehicles affected
Defect: 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."
Consequence: A rearview image that does not display properly reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Recall 23V841000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:CHARGING:CABLE/CORD:ONBOARD
| 41,345 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: An overheated outlet or charging cable can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: 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....
View full details →Recall 23V841000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:CHARGING:CABLE/CORD:ONBOARD
| 41,345 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: An overheated outlet or charging cable can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: 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....
View full details →Recall 23V841000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:CHARGING:CABLE/CORD:ONBOARD
| 41,345 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: An overheated outlet or charging cable can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: 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....
View full details →Recall 23V841000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:CHARGING:CABLE/CORD:ONBOARD
| 41,345 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: An overheated outlet or charging cable can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: 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....
View full details →Recall 21V318000 — AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER
| 136 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: The front passenger air bag may fail to deploy, increasing the risk of injury.
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.
View full details →Recall 21V318000 — SEATS
| 136 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: The front passenger air bag may fail to deploy, increasing the risk of injury.
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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2021 PORSCHE CAYENNE E-HYBRID
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2021 PORSCHE CAYENNE E-HYBRID.
Safety Rating for the 2021 PORSCHE CAYENNE E-HYBRID
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2021 PORSCHE CAYENNE E-HYBRID in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2021 PORSCHE CAYENNE E-HYBRID
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. has issued 20 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2021 PORSCHE CAYENNE E-HYBRID. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
No. 240-22 — ENGINE
Technical information for WNT5 - reprogramming DME control unit
No. 2513.1 — ENGINE
Instructions on advanced technical information for the exhaust flap signal not recognized on the E3 PHEV.
No. 2513 — ENGINE
Instructions on advanced technical information for the Exhaust Flap Signal not Recognized on the Cayenne E-Hybrid
WRT9 — ENGINE
Porsche intranet post with information on WRT9 Workshop Campaign - Reprogramming DME control unit
No. 95-22 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Technical information Charging of the High-Voltage Battery Not Possible or Faulty, Error Messages After Charging: Re-Program High-Voltage Charger (OBC) Control Unit
No. 192-24 — ENGINE
Technical information for Various Warning Messages in the Instrument Cluster / Fault Memory Entry “P010600” in the DME Control Unit: Re-Programming DME Control Unit
No. 11-24-2 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Technical information for APB6 - supply cable for Porsche mobile charger with NEMA power plug
No. 2415 — WHEELS
Special tools and equipment information for the thatcham master wheel lock key set. All Porsche 2024 & UP equipped with Thatcham locks
No. 04-24-1 — ENGINE
Technical information for WPS1 - checking pressure sensors and replacing them if necessary
No. 2408 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Instructions on advanced technical information for the ignition lock error - B143C29
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2021 PORSCHE CAYENNE E-HYBRID
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the PORSCHE CAYENNE E-HYBRID
- 2019 PORSCHE CAYENNE E-HYBRID — 0 complaints
- 2020 PORSCHE CAYENNE E-HYBRID — 0 complaints
- 2021 PORSCHE CAYENNE E-HYBRID (current)
- 2022 PORSCHE CAYENNE E-HYBRID — 0 complaints
- 2023 PORSCHE CAYENNE E-HYBRID — 0 complaints
- 2024 PORSCHE CAYENNE E-HYBRID — 0 complaints
- 2025 PORSCHE CAYENNE E-HYBRID — 0 complaints
- 2026 PORSCHE CAYENNE E-HYBRID — 0 complaints
Other PORSCHE Models
- PORSCHE CAYENNE — 629 total complaints
- PORSCHE TAYCAN — 378 total complaints
- PORSCHE MACAN — 245 total complaints
- PORSCHE BOXSTER — 219 total complaints
- PORSCHE 911 — 173 total complaints
- PORSCHE PANAMERA — 153 total complaints
- PORSCHE CAYENNE S — 135 total complaints
- PORSCHE 911 TURBO — 89 total complaints