Recall 21V-318: 2020–2021 Porsche Cayenne, 2021 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid and 3 more
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. recall for air bags, reported to NHTSA on May 5, 2021, covering about 136 vehicles.
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.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | Porsche Cars North America, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Component | Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification › Front Passenger Seats |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 21V318000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Porsche Cayenne | 2020, 2021 | All years |
| Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid | 2021 | All years |
| Porsche Cayenne GTS | 2021 | All years |
| Porsche Cayenne S | 2020, 2021 | All years |
| Porsche Redundant Cayenne E-Hybrid | 2020 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 21V-318?
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.
How is recall 21V-318 fixed?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.