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NHTSA Recall 21V467000: Air bags: front passenger and seats

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 149 vehicles. It affects 2021 Porsche 911.

149
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2021
owners notified (November 16)
NHTSA campaign21V467000
Manufacturer campaignAMB3
ComponentsAIR BAGS › SENSOR › OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION › FRONT PASSENGER; SEATS
Report receivedJune 23, 2021
Owner notificationNovember 16, 2021
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2021 911 Turbo Coupe, 911 Turbo S Coupe, 911 Carrera 4S Targa, 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet, 911 Turbo S Cabriolet, and 911 Turbo Cabriolet vehicles. Incorrect passenger seat was installed and may cause a Occupant Classification System (OCS) malfunction.

Safety risk

An OCS malfunction may affect the front passenger air bag, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will install the correct seat, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 16, 2021. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AMB3.

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.nhtsa.gov.

Vehicles covered by recall 21V467000

Make and modelModel years
Porsche 9112021

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.