2021 Porsche Cayenne GTS Engine Cylinder Bore Crack Recall
Porsche is recalling 2021 Cayenne GTS vehicles due to engine cylinder bore cracks that may cause engine damage, stalling, or oil leaks, increasing the risk of a crash or fire. Dealers will replace the engine at no charge.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: Engine cylinder bore cracks constitute a structural vehicle defect with potential for engine damage, oil leak, stalling, and increased crash or fire risk. However, no injuries, deaths, or confirmed incidents are reported in the source, and the consequences are described as potential ('may cause'). This qualifies as a risk-of-harm product without reported injury.
Plain-English summary
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. is recalling 2021 Porsche Cayenne GTS vehicles, including Cayenne Turbo and Cayenne GTS Coupe models. The recall involves a defect in the engine component.
Cracks may develop on the surface of the engine cylinder bore. These cracks can cause engine damage, engine stalling, or oil leaks, and may increase the risk of a vehicle crash or fire.
Owners should contact their authorized Porsche dealer for a free engine replacement. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 9, 2021. For service and information, owners may call Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243 or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153). Additional information is available at www.safercar.gov.
The recalled product
- Product
- 2021 PORSCHE CAYENNE GTS
- Brand
- PORSCHE
- Manufacturer
- Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
- Category
- Vehicle — Engine
- Hazard
- cylinder-bore-crack
- engine-stall
- oil-leak
- fire-risk
- Affected units
- 12
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (1)
- CAYENNE GTS
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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