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Porsche Taycan 2021 Recall: Loose Suspension Components Risk Crash

Porsche is recalling certain 2021 Taycan models due to loose suspension parts that could cause loss of vehicle control and crash risk. Free repairs will be made by dealers.

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✎ GovInfoNow plain-language explainer

Porsche is recalling specific 2021 Taycan models because suspension parts might become loose, leading to sudden loss of vehicle control and higher crash risk. Owners should get the free repairs done to prevent accidents. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80641-porsche-taycan-2021-recall-loose-suspension-components-risk-crash.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/80641-porsche-taycan-2021-recall-loose-suspension-components-risk-crash · Updated August 18, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #21V157000

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“Porsche Taycan 2021 Recall: Loose Suspension Components Risk Crash.” GovInfoNow, updated August 18, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80641-porsche-taycan-2021-recall-loose-suspension-components-risk-crash. Based on NHTSA recall #21V157000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V157000).

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. recalled certain 2021 Porsche vehicles for loose suspension components that may detach, increasing crash risk, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on Oct. 3, 2021. Dealers will replace affected parts free of charge.

How to tell if you have it

  • Porsche Taycan, 2021
  • Porsche 718 Spyder, 2021
  • Porsche Boxster, 2021
  • Porsche Cayman, 2021
  • Porsche 911, 2021

What to do

Dealers will replace the affected suspension nuts and bolts and inspect surrounding components for damage. Repairs are free of charge. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243.

The hazard

Loose suspension components may detach, causing a sudden loss of vehicle stability and control, and increasing the risk of a crash. The recall was announced because certain suspension components may not have been tightened correctly.

Context

GovInfoNow's records show Porsche Cars North America, Inc. has 95 other recalls on record since March 30, 2010. Other recent recalls of similar products include the Porsche Cayenne back view camera malfunction (Dec. 19, 2025), the Porsche Panamera fuel leak fire risk (Sept. 23, 2025), and the Porsche Panamera suspension handling loss (July 15, 2025). Other recent recalls of similar products include the Aston Martin DBX707 suspension recall (March 30, 2026), the Mazda CX-50 suspension recall (Oct. 29, 2025), and the Tesla Model Y suspension recall (Sept. 1, 2026).

How to tell if you have this one

Check if your vehicle is a 2021 Porsche Taycan Turbo, Taycan Turbo S, Taycan, or other listed models. The recall was notified to owners via mail on May 7, 2021.

  • Brand
    Porsche
  • Category
    Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Contact Porsche Customer Service

    Call 1-800-767-7243 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule a repair.

  2. Get Suspension Components Replaced

    Dealers will replace the affected suspension nuts and bolts and inspect for any damaged parts.

Official remedy

What NHTSA says to do

Dealers will replace the affected suspension nuts and bolts. Dealers will also inspect surrounding components for damage, and replace any damaged parts as necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 7, 2021. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AMA3.

How this recall unfolded

Recall timeline

2 dated steps over 5 months.

1. Owner letters mailed: May 7, 202112. NHTSA received the defect report: Oct 3, 202122021
  1. Owner letters mailed
  2. NHTSA received the defect report

Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.

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Contact Porsche

We’ve drafted a message you can send Porsche to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.

Subject: Recall 21V157000 — Porsche Taycan 2021 Recall: Loose Suspension Components Risk Crash

Hello,

I own a Porsche Taycan 2021 Recall: Loose Suspension Components Risk Crash that is covered by recall 21V157000 from Porsche.

The official recall notice states: Dealers will replace the affected suspension nuts and bolts. Dealers will also inspect surrounding components for damage, and replace any damaged parts as necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 7, 2021. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AMA3.

I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?

Thank you.

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Where this comes from

The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.

  • Official source: NHTSA Recall #21V157000 (October 3, 2021)
  • Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 18, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
  • GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.
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