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NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD

2021 Porsche Cayenne Turbo S

Recall and complaint safety record from NHTSA. This configuration has not been crash-tested.

0Recalls
12Complaints
0Investigations
ABOUT THE PORSCHE CAYENNE TURBO S

The Porsche Cayenne Turbo S is the range-topping version of Porsche's flagship SUV, slotting into the ultra-luxury performance SUV segment alongside a small handful of rivals. It targets affluent buyers who want genuine sports-car dynamics wrapped in a practical, premium body. Powerful, polished, and priced well above the mainstream, it carries significant brand prestige and driver-focused engineering expectations.

VERDICT

The 2021 Porsche Cayenne Turbo S has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 0 recalls and 12 owner complaints on file, giving it a clean recall and complaint burden.

WHO IT IS FOR
  • shoppers who want the full federal safety picture in one place
WHAT REVIEWERS SAY

Reviewers generally regard the Cayenne Turbo S as one of the most accomplished vehicles in its segment, praising its exceptional driving dynamics, composed handling, and the way it balances performance with everyday comfort. Interior refinement and material quality are consistently highlighted as class-competitive. Some reviewers note the complexity of its infotainment and control systems as a learning curve for new owners.

NHTSA // RECALLSRecall record

No vehicle recalls are on file for the 2021 Porsche Cayenne Turbo S at NHTSA as of 2026-07-02. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the safety score.

NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints

12 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.

0reported crash
0reported fire
0reported injuries
0reported deaths
Most-reported systemsUnknown Or Other 4Electrical System 3Air Bags 2Engine 2Power Train 2Service Brakes 2

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Last verified 2026-07-02. Sources: NHTSA SafetyRatings, recallsByVehicle, complaintsByVehicle for Porsche Cayenne Turbo S 2021. Methodology · Disclosure