PORSCHE CAYENNE (2021) recall — Steering
Porsche recalls certain 2021 Cayenne vehicles due to potential steering column detachment causing loss of control. Owners must contact dealers for free repair by August 24, 2021.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A detached steering column can cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Porsche is recalling some 2021 Cayenne SUVs because a screw connecting the steering column to the steering box might fail, leading to a detached steering column and loss of control. This could increase crash risk during normal driving. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80648-porsche-2021-cayenne-steering-recall-risk-of-loss-of-control.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/80648-porsche-2021-cayenne-steering-recall-risk-of-loss-of-control · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #21V493000
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“Porsche 2021 Cayenne Steering Recall: Risk of Loss of Control.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80648-porsche-2021-cayenne-steering-recall-risk-of-loss-of-control. Based on NHTSA recall #21V493000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V493000).
Why it’s dangerous
A screw connecting the steering column to the steering box may fail, causing the steering column to detach. This can lead to loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2021 Porsche Cayenne vehicles are affected. Drivers of these vehicles are most at risk due to potential loss of control.
How to tell if you have this one
This recall applies to 2021 Porsche Cayenne vehicles. Owners received notification letters mailed August 24, 2021.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Porsche Customer Service
Call 1-800-767-7243 to schedule a repair with a dealer.
Get Free Steering Repair
Dealers will install a new screw at no cost to fix the potential failure.
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will install a new screw, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 24, 2021. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AMB4.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The screw connection between the steering column and steering box may fail, causing the steering column to detach and leading to loss of control.
How can I check if my vehicle is affected?
This recall applies to 2021 Porsche Cayenne vehicles. Owners received notification letters mailed August 24, 2021.
What should I do if I own a recalled vehicle?
Contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243 to schedule a free repair with a dealer.
Contact Porsche
We’ve drafted a message you can send Porsche to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 21V493000 — Porsche Porsche Hello, I own a Porsche that is covered by recall 21V493000 from Porsche. The official recall notice states: Dealers will install a new screw, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 24, 2021. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AMB4. 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 #21V493000 (June 30, 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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