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Porsche Cayenne GTS recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 3 owner complaints for the Porsche Cayenne GTS, covering model years 2008 to 2021. Fuel System, Gasoline is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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  • 3 recall campaigns on file
  • 3 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
  • 7 model years with data (2008–2021)
  • top component: Fuel System, Gasoline (1 complaint)
  • latest recall 22V656000 (reported Aug 30, 2022)
  • 0 complaints reporting a crash (0.0%)
  • 1 complaint reporting a fire (33.3%)
  • 0 complaints reporting an injury (0.0%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Porsche Cayenne GTS complaints by model year

1 model year · NHTSA complaints

All 3 complaints are for the 2008 model year.

Porsche Cayenne GTS complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Porsche Cayenne GTS complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model yearComplaintsReporting a crashReporting a fireReporting an injuryReporting a death
200830100

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Porsche Cayenne GTS components

top 3 · NHTSA categories

Fuel System, Gasoline is the component named most often, in 1 complaint (33.3% of all 3), followed by Fuel/Propulsion System (1) and Power Train (1).

Components named most often in Porsche Cayenne GTS complaints (top 3)
Components named most often in Porsche Cayenne GTS complaints (top 3)
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints
Fuel System, Gasoline133.3%
Fuel/Propulsion System133.3%
Power Train133.3%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

  • They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
  • Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
  • Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
  • One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
  • Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Porsche Cayenne GTS recalls

3 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name Cayenne GTS, newest first. The 3 campaigns cover model years 2008 to 2021. The 2021 model year appears in the most campaigns (2).

  • 3 recall campaigns
Porsche Cayenne GTS recall campaigns covering each model year
DecadeYears ending in 0Years ending in 1Years ending in 2Years ending in 3Years ending in 4Years ending in 5Years ending in 6Years ending in 7Years ending in 8Years ending in 9
2008: 1 campaign2009: 1 campaign
2010: 1 campaign2011: no campaigns2012: no campaigns2013: 1 campaign2014: 1 campaign2015: no campaigns2016: 1 campaign2017: no campaigns2018: no campaigns2019: no campaigns
2020: no campaigns2021: 2 campaigns
Highlighted: the model year with the most campaigns.

  1. NHTSA campaign 22V656000

    Reported

    Exterior Lighting › Headlights

    Model years 2008–2010, 2013–2014, 2016

    Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2003-2020 Porsche Macan, Cayenne, Panamera, and Cayman S, 2001-2004 Boxster, Boxster S, 2004 Boxster 50 JAHRE SPYDER 550 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of all affected models and model years. The caps that cover the low-beam headlight horizontal adjustment screws are missing, which can allow the headlights to be improperly adjusted. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

    Consequence:
    Improperly adjusted headlights may not illuminate the road properly, or cause a glare to oncoming drivers, which can increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect the headlights for sealing caps and install missing caps as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 28, 2022. Owners may contact Porsche's customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ANB4.

    Filed by Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

  2. NHTSA campaign 21V341000

    Reported

    Engine

    Model year 2021

    Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2021 Cayenne Turbo, Cayenne GTS, and Cayenne GTS Coupe vehicles. Cracks may develop on the surface of the engine cylinder bore.

    Consequence:
    Cracks may cause engine damage and a stall or an oil leak, increasing the risk of a crash or fire.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the engine, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 9, 2021. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AMB1.

    Filed by Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

  3. NHTSA campaign 21V318000

    Reported

    Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification › Front Passenger; Seats

    Model year 2021

    Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2021 Cayenne GTS, Cayenne GTS Coupe, 2020-2021 Cayenne Coupe, Cayenne S Coupe, Cayenne E-Hybrid Coupe vehicles. The passenger seat back heating element was not installed and may impact the calibration of the Occupant Classification System.

    Consequence:
    The front passenger air bag may fail to deploy, increasing the risk of injury.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will install a heating element, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 25, 2021. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AMB0.

    Filed by Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means
What each recall field means
FieldWhat it tells you
Campaign numberNHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
ComponentThe system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
SummaryWhat the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
ConsequenceThe safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
RemedyWhat the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.
  • Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
  • A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
  • Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Porsche Cayenne GTS questions

4 questions

How many recalls does the Porsche Cayenne GTS have?

NHTSA lists 3 vehicle recall campaigns for the Porsche Cayenne GTS, covering model years 2008 to 2021. The most recent, 22V656000, was reported on August 30, 2022 and is filed under “Exterior lighting”. The 2021 model year is covered by the most campaigns (2).

What is the most common Porsche Cayenne GTS complaint?

Fuel System, Gasoline is the component named most often: 1 complaint, or 33.3% of all 3. Fuel/Propulsion System (1) and Power Train (1) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Porsche Cayenne GTS?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Porsche dealer.

How many Porsche Cayenne GTS complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 3 complaints, 0 report a crash, 1 a fire, 0 at least one injury and 0 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.