NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2021 Porsche Cayenne Turbo S Safety Record
The 2021 Porsche Cayenne Turbo S has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 0 recalls and 12 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2021 Porsche Cayenne Turbo S has no crash-test data in the federal record. With no star ratings, no federal Safety Index can be computed for this model. The record does show a Clean burden band. Zero recalls are on file. The NHTSA complaint database contains 12 unverified owner complaints, none of which report crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths. While this record is clean, the absence of crash-test data means no conclusion about crash safety can be drawn.
The 2021 Porsche Cayenne Turbo S was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries zero recalls, and holds a Clean recall-and-complaint burden band according to NHTSA federal safety data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
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| NHTSA crash test | Not crash-tested |
|---|---|
| Recall and complaint burden | Clean |
| Recalls on file | 0 |
| Owner complaints | 12 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2021 Porsche Cayenne Turbo S?
The 2021 Porsche Cayenne Turbo S has no recalls on file with NHTSA. This absence of manufacturer safety campaigns places it in the Clean burden band. The vehicle has accumulated 12 unverified owner complaints, none of which cite a crash, fire, injury, or death. Two of these allegations concern the Air Bags system, and another two relate to Service Brakes; these remain unverified consumer reports, not confirmed defects. NHTSA has not published crash-test results for the 2021 Cayenne Turbo S, and no adjacent model years with testing data are available for comparison. The Clean burden band designation reflects only the recall and complaint record, not crash-test performance.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2021 Porsche Cayenne Turbo S have any recalls?
The 2021 Porsche Cayenne Turbo S has zero recalls on file with NHTSA. No campaigns have been issued, and there are no park-outside or do-not-drive advisories associated with this model year.
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2021 Porsche Cayenne Turbo S?
Twelve unverified consumer allegations have been reported to NHTSA for this model year. The top components named are Unknown or Other (4 reports), Electrical System (3), Air Bags (2), Engine (2), Power Train (2), and Service Brakes (2). These are unverified allegations, not established facts.
12 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2021 Porsche Cayenne Turbo S?
Any used 2021 Cayenne Turbo S may carry an open recall that was never remedied by a prior owner. Run the specific vehicle's VIN through the free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov before purchase to confirm its recall status.
- NHTSA has not crash-tested the 2021 Porsche Cayenne Turbo S, and no Safety Index or star ratings exist for this model year.
- Zero recalls are on file for this model year, and no park-outside or do-not-drive advisories have been issued.
- Twelve unverified complaints have been reported to NHTSA, with Air Bags and Service Brakes each appearing in two allegations. No reported crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths are recorded among those filings.
- Because no tested sibling years appear in the NHTSA data we cover, there is no adjacent federal crash-test record for this vehicle line to use as a reference point.
FAQ2021 Porsche Cayenne Turbo S safety questions
Was the 2021 Porsche Cayenne Turbo S crash-tested by NHTSA?
No. NHTSA has not run a New Car Assessment Program crash test on this configuration, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 0 recalls and 12 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2021 Porsche Cayenne Turbo S have?
According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2021 Porsche Cayenne Turbo S as of Oct 1, 2026. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the Safety Index. Run your VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup to confirm the status is current.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2021 Porsche Cayenne Turbo S?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 12 owner complaints are on file for the 2021 Porsche Cayenne Turbo S. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects.
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- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Porsche Cayenne Turbo S 2021.
- SCORE This configuration was not crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. We report its recall and complaint record only.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.