NHTSA recall 21V271000
Suspension · Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Details
What's wrong: Porsche cars north america, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2021 Cayenne, Cayenne S, Cayenne Turbo, Cayenne GTS, Cayenne Coupe, Cayenne S Coupe, Cayenne Turbo Coupe, and Cayenne GTS Coupe vehicles. The lock nut on the trailing arm of the rear axle may break due to stress corrosion.
Why it matters: A broken lock nut may misalign the rear axle, causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the lock nuts, free of charge. The recall began on June 18, 2021.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
2021 Porsche Cayenne.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 21V271000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.