PORSCHE CAYENNE (2021) recall — Suspension
Porsche is recalling certain 2021 Cayenne vehicles due to rear axle misalignment causing uneven tire wear, which increases crash risk. Owners must have rear axle inspected and tires replaced if needed at no cost.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Rear axle misalignment may cause premature or uneven tire wear, increasing the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Porsche is recalling 2021 Cayenne vehicles with potential rear axle misalignment that could cause uneven tire wear and increase crash risk. Affected owners should have their rear axle inspected and tires replaced if necessary at no cost. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80646-porsche-2021-cayenne-suspension-recall-risk-of-crash-from-uneven.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/80646-porsche-2021-cayenne-suspension-recall-risk-of-crash-from-uneven · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #22V040000
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“Porsche 2021 Cayenne Suspension Recall: Risk of Crash from Uneven Tire Wear.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80646-porsche-2021-cayenne-suspension-recall-risk-of-crash-from-uneven. Based on NHTSA recall #22V040000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=22V040000).
Why it’s dangerous
Rear axle misalignment can cause tires to wear unevenly, which may lead to reduced traction and handling. This increases the risk of a crash, especially during high-speed driving or sudden maneuvers.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2021 Porsche Cayenne vehicles are affected. Drivers with rear axle misalignment may be at higher risk of crashes due to uneven tire wear.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2021 Porsche Cayenne was mailed a notification letter in March 2022. The recall is for vehicles that had rear axle repairs from Recall 21V-271 (AMA9) not properly inspected.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Porsche Customer Service
Call 1-800-767-7243 to schedule a rear axle inspection and tire replacement if needed.
Have Rear Axle Inspected
Dealers will inspect the rear axle and adjust alignment as necessary to prevent uneven tire wear.
Replace Tires if Needed
Replace any prematurely or unevenly worn tires at no cost to the owner.
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will inspect the rear axle, adjust the alignment as necessary, and replace any prematurely or unevenly worn tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 10, 2022. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ANA1.
Questions people ask
Why is my Porsche Cayenne being recalled?
The rear axle alignment may not have been properly inspected after previous repairs, causing uneven tire wear that increases crash risk.
Do I need to do anything if my Porsche is not affected?
No action is needed if your vehicle was not part of the previous recall (21V-271) or has been properly inspected.
How can I check if my vehicle is affected?
Check if your 2021 Porsche Cayenne received a notification letter in March 2022, or if it had rear axle repairs from Recall 21V-271 (AMA9) not properly inspected.
Contact Porsche
We’ve drafted a message you can send Porsche to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 22V040000 — Porsche Porsche Hello, I own a Porsche that is covered by recall 22V040000 from Porsche. The official recall notice states: Dealers will inspect the rear axle, adjust the alignment as necessary, and replace any prematurely or unevenly worn tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 10, 2022. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ANA1. 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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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 #22V040000 (January 28, 2022)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 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.
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