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2021 Porsche Cayenne E-hybridProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2021 Porsche Cayenne E-hybrid. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 23V-841 the manufacturer reports only 63% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls3Lowest repair rate 63%Owner complaints00 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem0—

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 19, 2025. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2021 Porsche Cayenne E-hybrid has problems

0 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

3 recalls

2021 Porsche Cayenne E-hybrid recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

64%repaired · 2026 Q3

Sensing system: camera

New

Recall 25V-896 · Dec 19, 2025 · 172,107 vehicles · 110,093 repaired

Risk. A rearview image that does not display properly reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

63%repaired · 2026 Q3

Cable/cord: onboard

Recall 23V-841 · Dec 13, 2023 · 41,345 vehicles · 25,930 repaired

Risk. An overheated outlet or charging cable can increase the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

76%repaired · 2023 Q1

Occupant classification: front passenger

Recall 21V-318 · May 5, 2021 · 136 vehicles · 103 repaired

Risk. The front passenger air bag may fail to deploy, increasing the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Porsche.

Best & worst years

2021 vs. every other Cayenne E-hybrid year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Cayenne E-hybrid median. How we score

'19'21'22'23'24'25
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2021 Porsche Cayenne E-hybrid safety ratings

2021 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2021 Porsche Cayenne E-hybrid, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Pedestrian alert soundsDP22005 · closed Aug 7, 2023
    Led to recall 22V-063

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