Porsche recall: Engine
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
Cracks may cause engine damage and a stall or an oil leak, increasing the risk of a crash or fire.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Porsche Cayenne Gts 2021
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 21V341000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 12, 2021
- Owners notified
- Jul 9, 2021
- Vehicles or items affected
- 12
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Engine
- Maker's own recall number
- AMB1
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Porsche recall: Exterior lighting Aug 30, 2022
- Porsche recall: Air bags May 5, 2021
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.