Porsche recalls 2,475 certain 2024-model-year Cayenne vehicles. The SUVs in question were assembled at the Volkswagen Group’s Bratislava, Slovakia, plant between May 9, 2024, and June 9, 2024. Specifically, the recall concerns the driver-side front-axle upper-left control arm.
Recall at a Glance
- Recall Issue: Driver-side front-axle control arm may break, with the potential of causing sudden loss of steering control, thus increasing the risk of a crash
- NHTSA July 16, 2024, Campaign No.: 24V533000
- Components: Suspension
- Model(s): Porsche Cayenne
- Model Year(s) Affected: 2024
- VIN Range: WP1AA2AY8RDA12788 through WP1AA2AY7RDA13995, inclusive
- Units Affected: 2,475
- Porsche Recall No.: ARB2
- Porsche Customer Service: 1-800-767-7243
- Defect Notice 573 Report PDF link: RCLRPT-24V533-4261.PDF
- Recall Acknowledgement PDF link: RCAK-24V533-2159.PDF
- Manufacturer Notices PDF link: RCMN-24V533-1219.PDF
- Remedy Instructions and TSB PDF link: RCRIT-24V533-6433.PDF
- NHTSA Safety Hotline: 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153)
- NHTSA VIN Check Page: https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls
Porsche Cayenne Control-Arm Recall — Summary of Details
According to Porsche and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the subject control arms may have been installed with cracks. In turn, this can result in the front-axle control arm breaking, thus causing unexpected loss of steering and wheel control.
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THK Rhythm Automotive in Czechia (Czech Republic) produced the affected control arms, which could fail as a result of subpar raw material sourced during the forging process. Fortunately, this potential flaw was brought to Porsche’s attention in June 2024 before any reported actual failures.
Porsche Cayenne Control-Arm Recall — Remedy
Porsche assures concerned owners that all Porsche Cars North America (PCNA) dealers will inspect and replace the driver-side left upper control arm as necessary, free of charge. Dealers will be advised officially of this recall and remedy on or about July 31st.
PCNA expects to mail out owner notification letters via first-class to identified owners on or about September 13, 2024, informing them of the Porsche Cayenne control-arm recall.
In the meantime, Porsche encourages owners to contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243 for further information. Be sure to reference Porsche Recall No. ARB2.
