Recall 24V533 affects 2,475 2024 Porsche Cayenne vehicles for a cracked upper control arm. Do not drive. Free repair at a franchised Porsche dealer.
The driver side left upper control arm can break without warning, causing a sudden loss of steering control and increasing the risk of a crash. Do not drive, even for short trips. If the vehicle has to move, ask the dealer about towing. Repair is free at any franchised Porsche dealer.
Porsche is recalling 2,475 2024 Cayenne vehicles because the driver's side front axle upper left control arm can have cracks that lead to the arm breaking. Do not drive if your VIN is included, because sudden loss of steering and wheel control increases crash risk; a Porsche dealer will complete the free repair.
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What's wrong?
The driver side front axle upper left control arm on the 2024 Porsche Cayenne is one of the suspension links that connects the wheel hub carrier to the vehicle body. It helps hold the front wheel in position while the suspension absorbs bumps, braking force, drive torque, cornering force, and steering input.
On affected Cayennes, the control arm was built from cracked raw material used during the supplier's forging process. That means the part had cracks before it was installed on the vehicle. Under normal driving loads, a cracked control arm can break instead of carrying the forces it is designed to handle. If that happens, the front wheel is no longer held in its intended position, which can cause an unexpected loss of steering and wheel control.
There is no warning sign before failure. Porsche's filing says the component can break without warning, so an owner should not count on noise, vibration, or a dashboard message before the part fails.
Who's affected?
| 2024 Porsche Cayenne | upper control arm |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 2,475 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
Not every 2024 Porsche Cayenne is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific SUV is included.
What's the safety risk?
The driver side left upper control arm can break without warning, causing a sudden loss of steering control and increasing the risk of a crash. Do not drive, even for short trips. If the vehicle has to move, ask the dealer about towing. Repair is free at any franchised Porsche dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2024 Porsche Cayenne is included in this recall.
- Do not drive the SUV until the driver-side front upper control-arm repair is complete.
- Arrange a tow if the SUV has to be moved to the dealer; do not drive it there yourself.
- Contact a franchised Porsche dealer to schedule the free driver-side front upper control-arm replacement that fixes the cracked arm that can break and cause loss of steering and wheel control.
- Bring the owner letter if Porsche mailed one. If not, reference recall number 24V533 (Porsche recall ARB2) when you call.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Porsche technician replaces the driver side upper left control arm on the front axle. The recall covers the replacement part and labor, so the repair is free. If you already paid out of pocket for a related control arm repair before the recall notice, Porsche's standard reimbursement plan covers documented expenses. Bring receipts or repair documentation to the service desk and ask how to submit the claim.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| July 16, 2024 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| July 31, 2024 | Dealer notification began |
| July 31, 2024 | Dealer notification ended |
| September 13, 2024 | Owner notification mailed |
| September 13, 2024 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 24V533?
Recall 24V533 covers 2,475 2024 Porsche Cayenne vehicles with a driver's side upper left front axle control arm that was installed with cracks. The arm can break, causing a sudden loss of steering and wheel control. Porsche dealers will replace the arm for free.
What should I do if my 2024 Porsche Cayenne is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific Cayenne is included in recall 24V533. If it is, do not drive the vehicle. Contact a franchised Porsche dealer about the free driver side left upper control arm replacement, and ask about towing if the vehicle must move.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Porsche dealers will replace the driver side left upper control arm free of charge. Reference recall 24V533 or Porsche recall number ARB2 when you call.
What does "do not drive" mean for this Porsche Cayenne recall?
Do not drive the vehicle until the dealer completes the recall repair. Porsche reported that the cracked upper control arm can break and cause a sudden loss of steering and wheel control. Ask the dealer about towing instead of driving the Cayenne to the service department.
When were owners notified about recall 24V533?
Porsche mailed owner letters on September 13, 2024. If you bought the Cayenne used or never received the letter, the VIN still decides whether the recall applies. A Porsche dealer can also use recall number ARB2 when checking your vehicle.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/24V533000 |
|---|---|
| Porsche customer service | 1-800-767-7243 |
| NHTSA recall # | 24V533 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 24V533000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 20, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →