NHTSA 21V318000 United States
Porsche Cayenne recall: Seats
Official safety recall 21V318000 published by NHTSA.
High risk
Contact an authorised dealer of the maker. Recall repairs are free of charge.
Campaign21V318000
ComponentSeats
Report date2021-05-05
ManufacturerPorsche Cars North America, Inc.
Affected vehicles
| Vehicle | Model year | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Porsche Cayenne | 2020 | United States |
| Porsche Cayenne | 2021 | United States |
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 front passenger air bag may fail to deploy, increasing the risk of injury.
The official remedy
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.