Safety Recall NHTSA · 21V608000 Reported August 4, 2021

Seat belt locking retractor malfunction/fmvss 208

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. · N/A · 4,924 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
21V608000
Manufacturer Campaign
AMB6
Manufacturer
Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
4,924
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
August 4, 2021
Completion Rate
97.36

Defect Summary

Porsche cars north america, inc. (porsche) is recalling certain 2021 911 carrera coupe, 911 carrera s coupe, 911 carrera 4 coupe, 911 carrera 4s coupe, 911 turbo coupe, 911 turbo s coupe, panamera, panamera 4 e-hybrid, panamera 4s, panamera gts, panamera turbo s, taycan, taycan 4s, taycan turbo, and taycan turbo s vehicles. the seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 208, "occupant crash protection."

Safety Consequence

An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed october 1, 2021. owners may contact porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. porsche's number for this recall is amb6.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Porsche Cars North America, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 21V608000 or campaign AMB6.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 21V608000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 21V608000?

NHTSA recall 21V608000 was issued by Porsche Cars North America, Inc. on August 4, 2021. It addresses: Seat belt locking retractor malfunction/fmvss 208. The recall affects approximately 4,924 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Porsche Cars North America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 21V608000 or the manufacturer campaign number AMB6. 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.