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2021 Porsche Cayenne S

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

5

5 current

Combined

12.3L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$3,098

16,249 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs are almost always free. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number. Transport Canada’s own wording is that a manufacturer “will almost always make these repairs free of charge”, so being asked to pay for recall work is unusual and worth questioning. Since 2018 the Minister of Transport can order a company to pay for repairs so owners do not bear the cost.

Visual System

Transport Canada recall 2025716 · manufacturer campaign ASB2

19 December 2025

Transport Canada lists: 911 Carrera 2020–2025 · Cayenne 2019–2025 · Panamera 2024–2025 · Taycan 2020–2025

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image not to appear on the display. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to display when the transmission is shifted into reverse gear.

Why it matters

A rearview camera image that doesn't display could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up. This could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Porsche will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the driver assistance system control unit software.

25,175 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVCompliance Mfr

Accessories

Transport Canada recall 2023662 · manufacturer campaign APB6

13 December 2023

Transport Canada lists: Cayenne 2019–2024 · Panamera 2021–2023 · Taycan 2020–2024

What is wrong

Under certain conditions, the 220 V vehicle charging cable plug could become damaged by the house power outlet. As a result, the charging cable could overheat while charging. Note: This recall only affects electric and plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) models.

Why it matters

A charging cable that overheats could create a fire risk.

What the dealer will do

Porsche will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your 220 V vehicle charger to a dealership to replace the vehicle charging cable.

5,071 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Suspension

Transport Canada recall 2022033 · manufacturer campaign ANA1

31 January 2022

Transport Canada lists: Cayenne 2021

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the rear wheel alignment was not checked during recall AMA9 (Transport Canada Recall 2021-236). As a result, the steering could pull to one side or another and the tires could wear unevenly. If you continue to drive the vehicle in this condition, there may be reduced traction. Eventually, a tire could fail and lose air pressure.

Why it matters

A tire failure could cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Porsche will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to inspect and adjust the rear wheel alignment, as necessary. Additionally, the dealer will inspect the rear tires for premature and uneven wear due to this issue, and replace them if necessary.

103 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Suspension

Transport Canada recall 2021236 · manufacturer campaign AMA9

21 April 2021

Transport Canada lists: Cayenne 2021

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the lock nuts for the rear trailing arms may be defective. As a result, a nut could break and the trailing arm could become loose. This can cause a sudden loss of vehicle stability.

Why it matters

Reduced vehicle stability could cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Porsche will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the rear trailing arm lock nuts.

152 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Lights And Instruments

Transport Canada recall 2021192 · manufacturer campaign AMA7

31 March 2021

Transport Canada lists: Cayenne 2019–2021

What is wrong

Certain vehicles may not display the correct warning indicator when the brakes are worn out. As a result, the brake wear indicator lamp ("BRAKE WEAR") may display instead of a symbol. Note: Worn out brakes will also cause a warning message to display in the message centre.

Why it matters

While there is a low risk to safety, Canadian regulations require warnings to use common symbols, instead of words, to avoid driver confusion.

What the dealer will do

Porsche will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to reprogram the instrument cluster.

7,583 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVCompliance Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Sport utility vehicle: Standard
In its class
More efficient than 54% of 155 2021 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
286 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 2021 Porsche Cayenne S have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 5 recalls on record for the 2021 Porsche Cayenne S. Recall repairs are almost always free at a manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2021 Porsche Cayenne S get?
NRCan rates the 2021 Porsche Cayenne S at 12.3 L/100 km combined, emitting 286 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 3 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2021 Porsche Cayenne S for a year?
At 16,249 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $3,098 in fuel, producing roughly 4,617 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 6 August 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. These are average residential rates. A car’s charging is added on top of what your home already uses, so on a tiered, time-of-use or subsidised tariff it is billed at your top rate rather than this average — which makes the real cost higher, especially in the territories. Enter your own rate for an accurate figure. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.