Recall 21V318000: 2020–2021 Porsche Cayenne, 2021 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid, 2021 Porsche Cayenne GTS +2 more
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- May 5, 2021
- Vehicles affected
- 136
- Models
- 5
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
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.
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.
Affected vehicles
- 2020 Porsche Cayenne
- 2021 Porsche Cayenne
- 2021 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid
- 2021 Porsche Cayenne GTS
- 2020 Porsche Cayenne S
- 2021 Porsche Cayenne S
- 2020 Porsche Redundant Cayenne E-Hybrid
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 21V318000
- Manufacturer campaign
- AMB0
- Manufacturer
- Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
- Owner letters
- Jun 25, 2021
- Components
- Air bags:sensor:occupant classification:front passenger (Airbags); Seats (Seats & Seat Belts)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology