Missing seat heater may prevent air bag deployment
Defect Summary
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 Consequence
The front passenger air bag may fail to deploy, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
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.
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FAQ: Recall 21V318000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 21V318000?
NHTSA recall 21V318000 was issued by Porsche Cars North America, Inc. on May 5, 2021. It addresses: Missing seat heater may prevent air bag deployment. The recall affects approximately 136 vehicles, with the defect involving the Air Bags component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Porsche Cars North America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 21V318000 or the manufacturer campaign number AMB0. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.