PORSCHE CAYENNE (2021) recall — Suspension
Porsche is recalling certain 2021 Cayenne models due to a potential rear axle misalignment risk from a broken lock nut. Owners should contact customer service for free replacement.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A broken lock nut may misalign the rear axle, causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Porsche is recalling specific 2021 Cayenne models because a lock nut on the rear axle can break, causing loss of control and increasing crash risk. Affected vehicles need free replacement of the lock nuts to prevent this issue. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80647-porsche-2021-cayenne-suspension-recall-risk-of-loss-of-control.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/80647-porsche-2021-cayenne-suspension-recall-risk-of-loss-of-control · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #21V271000
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“Porsche 2021 Cayenne Suspension Recall: Risk of Loss of Control.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80647-porsche-2021-cayenne-suspension-recall-risk-of-loss-of-control. Based on NHTSA recall #21V271000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V271000).
Why it’s dangerous
A lock nut on the rear axle can break due to stress corrosion, which may misalign the axle. This misalignment can cause loss of vehicle control and increase crash risk during normal driving.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2021 Porsche Cayenne models (including S, Turbo, GTS, and Coupe variants) are affected. Drivers using these vehicles without the fix are at risk of loss of control.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your vehicle is a 2021 Porsche Cayenne, Cayenne S, Cayenne Turbo, Cayenne GTS, Cayenne Coupe, or Coupe variants. The recall started on June 18, 2021.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Porsche Customer Service
Call 1-800-767-7243 to schedule a free replacement of the lock nuts.
Get Lock Nuts Replaced
Dealers will replace the lock nuts at no cost to fix the potential misalignment issue.
What NHTSA says to do
Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the lock nuts, free of charge. The recall began on June 18, 2021. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AMA9.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The lock nut on the rear axle can break due to stress corrosion, which may misalign the axle and cause loss of control.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected?
Your vehicle is affected if it is a 2021 Porsche Cayenne, Cayenne S, Cayenne Turbo, Cayenne GTS, Cayenne Coupe, or Coupe variants.
What should I do if I own an affected vehicle?
Contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243 to schedule a free replacement of the lock nuts.
Contact Porsche
We’ve drafted a message you can send Porsche to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 21V271000 — Porsche Porsche Hello, I own a Porsche that is covered by recall 21V271000 from Porsche. The official recall notice states: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the lock nuts, free of charge. The recall began on June 18, 2021. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AMA9. 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 #21V271000 (April 21, 2021)
- 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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