NHTSA Recall 21V318000: Air bags: front passenger and seats
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 136 vehicles. It affects 5 models including the Porsche Cayenne.
| NHTSA campaign | 21V318000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | AMB0 |
| Components | AIR BAGS › SENSOR › OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION › FRONT PASSENGER; SEATS |
| Report received | May 5, 2021 |
| Owner notification | June 25, 2021 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
The front passenger air bag may fail to deploy, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
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.
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 covered by recall 21V318000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Porsche Cayenne | 2020, 2021 |
| Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid | 2021 |
| Porsche Cayenne GTS | 2021 |
| Porsche Cayenne S | 2020, 2021 |
| Porsche Redundant Cayenne E-Hybrid | 2020 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.