NHTSA recall 21V-318 (21V318000)
seats recall reported May 5, 2021 - about 136 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 21V318000
- Also written as
- 21V-318
- Manufacturer number
- AMB0
- Reported
- May 5, 2021
- Vehicles affected
- ~136
- Component
- seats
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
The front passenger air bag may fail to deploy, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 21V-318 when calling a dealer.
Affected 2 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.