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Recall 21V-318

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. recalled the 2020 to 2021 Porsche Cayenne and 4 other models: Air bags (sensor, occupant classification, front passenger); Seats.

At a glance

Campaign number
21V-318
Reported
May 5, 2021
Vehicles affected
136 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

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-[removed]. Porsche's number for this recall is AMB0.

Notes from the manufacturer

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]

Affected vehicles