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🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 21V318📅 May 5, 2021

2020–2021 Porsche Cayenne & 2020–2021 Porsche Cayenne S + 3 more recall: seats

⚠️ What's wrong

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2021 Cayenne GTS, Cayenne GTS Coupe, 2020-2021 Cayenne Coupe, Cayenne S Coupe, Cayenne E-Hybrid Coupe vehicles. The passenger seat back heating element was not installed and may impact the calibration of the Occupant Classification System.

💥 The risk

The front passenger air bag may fail to deploy, increasing the risk of injury.

🔧 The fix

Dealers will install a heating element, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 25, 2021. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AMB0.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
21V318000
Manufacturer recall #
AMB0
Manufacturer
Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Vehicles affected
136
Component
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER; SEATS
Owner phone
1-800-767-7243
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Jun 25, 2021
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 21V318 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 21V318?

2020–2021 Porsche Cayenne & 2020–2021 Porsche Cayenne S + 3 more. 136 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Porsche dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-767-7243.