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NHTSA model-year recall report

2021 Porsche Cayenne S Recalls

1 campaign in our verified NHTSA snapshot, with source consequences, remedies, and VIN-specific next steps.

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NHTSA campaigns

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Affected systems

0

Urgent advisories

May 5, 2021

Latest campaign date

At a glance

What the record says

This model year's count is below the Porsche Cayenne S average of 2.8 campaigns per listed year. That is context only—not proof that this year is safer or less safe.

The most frequent affected category is Seats, appearing in 1 campaign.

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Source campaign records

All 2021 Porsche Cayenne S recall campaigns

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NHTSA campaign 21V318000

Seats

Manufacturer: Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

Reported May 5, 2021

What is recalled

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.

Manufacturer 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.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

Other Porsche Cayenne S model years

Compare campaign histories within the same model. Counts are descriptive, not a safety grade.

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Other 2021 Porsche recall reports

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2021 Porsche Cayenne S recall questions

How many recalls does the 2021 Porsche Cayenne S have?

This verified dataset contains 1 NHTSA campaign associated with the 2021 Porsche Cayenne S. A campaign can apply to some, not all, vehicles of the same model year.

Does this confirm an open recall for my 2021 Porsche Cayenne S?

No. This page is a model-year campaign history. Use NHTSA's official lookup or an authorized dealer to confirm whether a campaign applies to your exact VIN and whether the repair remains open.

Are vehicle recall repairs free?

When a safety recall campaign applies to your VIN, the manufacturer remedy is generally provided at no charge through an authorized dealer. Confirm eligibility and scheduling with the manufacturer or dealer.

Source: NHTSA. Dataset includes campaigns through Jul 30, 2026. Last processed Aug 8, 2026. Methodology