NHTSA Recall 21V608000: Retractor (seat belts) and seat belts
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 4,924 vehicles. It affects 7 models including the Porsche 911.
| NHTSA campaign | 21V608000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | AMB6 |
| Components | SEAT BELTS › FRONT › RETRACTOR; SEAT BELTS; SEAT BELTS › REAR/OTHER › RETRACTOR |
| Report received | August 4, 2021 |
| Owner notification | October 1, 2021 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2021 911 Carrera Coupe, 911 Carrera S Coupe, 911 Carrera 4 Coupe, 911 Carrera 4S Coupe, 911 Turbo Coupe, 911 Turbo S Coupe, Panamera, Panamera 4 E-Hybrid, Panamera 4S, Panamera GTS, Panamera Turbo S, Taycan, Taycan 4S, Taycan Turbo, and Taycan Turbo S vehicles. The seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Safety risk
An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 1, 2021. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AMB6.
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 21V608000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Porsche 911 | 2021 |
| Porsche Panamera | 2021 |
| Porsche Panamera 4 E-Hybrid | 2021 |
| Porsche Panamera 4S | 2021 |
| Porsche Panamera GTS | 2021 |
| Porsche Panamera Turbo S | 2021 |
| Porsche Taycan | 2021 |
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.