2020–2021 Porsche Cayenne S, Redundant Cayenne E-Hybrid, Cayenne E-Hybrid and more recall: Seats
Recall at a glance
- Campaign number
- 21V318000
- Reported
- May 5, 2021
- Manufacturer
- Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
- Part
- Seats
- Vehicles affected
- About 136
What is wrong
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.
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.
Affected models
Model years listed by NHTSA for this campaign. Only vehicles within the build range in the notice are affected.
Notes from the notice
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.
Frequently asked questions
Which vehicles are affected by this recall?
Porsche Cayenne (2020, 2021); Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid (2021); Porsche Cayenne Gts (2021); Porsche Cayenne S (2020, 2021); Porsche Redundant Cayenne E-Hybrid (2020). Check your VIN to confirm.
What is the safety risk?
The front passenger air bag may fail to deploy, increasing the risk of injury.
What is 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.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall data for passenger vehicles, recalls since 2013, shown as published. This site is independent and not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and follow your manufacturer’s notice. Terms and disclaimer.