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.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 21V-318 (21V318000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | AMB0 |
| Manufacturer | Porsche Cars North America, Inc. |
| Component | Air bags › Sensor › Occupant classification › Front passenger |
| Report date | May 5, 2021 |
| Owners notified | June 25, 2021 |
| Vehicles affected | 136 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Plus 2 other model/year combinations not covered on this site.
Owner complaints about the air bags
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 21V-318 repair free?
Yes. Porsche dealers will fix the problem at no cost: 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.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 136 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.