Recall 21V608 affects 4,924 2021 Porsche 911, Panamera, and Taycan vehicles for seat belt retractor defects. Repair is free at any franchised Porsche dealer.
Porsche is recalling 4,924 2021 911, Panamera, and Taycan vehicles because the seat belt automatic locking retractors can deactivate early and fail to hold a child restraint system securely. An unsecured child restraint can increase the risk of injury in a crash, and Porsche dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The affected part is the seat belt assembly in certain 2021 Porsche 911, Panamera, and Taycan vehicles. Its automatic locking retractor, often called ALR, lets the belt pull out, then locks the belt as it retracts so a child restraint seat stays tight when the seat belt is used instead of the LATCH anchors.
In these assemblies, a small ALR lever was made outside the required dimensions. That lever controls the locking function inside the retractor. Because the lever is out of tolerance, the ALR function can switch off before the belt webbing is fully pulled back, leaving the child restraint seat without the tight hold the belt is supposed to provide.
If you secure a child restraint with the seat belt, listen while the belt retracts. The warning sign is the clicking sound stopping well before the belt webbing is fully retracted.
Who's affected?
Spans seven Porsche model lines from the same model year, with the seat belt issue tied to front retractors, rear retractors, and complete seat belt assemblies.
| 2021 Porsche Panamera Turbo S | seat belt |
|---|---|
| 2021 Porsche Panamera GTS | seat belt |
| 2021 Porsche Panamera GTS | seat belt |
| 2021 Porsche Panamera GTS | seat belt |
| 2021 Porsche Taycan | seat belt |
| 2021 Porsche Taycan | seat belt |
| 2021 Porsche Taycan | seat belt |
| 2021 Porsche Panamera | seat belt |
| 2021 Porsche Panamera | seat belt |
| 2021 Porsche Panamera | seat belt |
| 2021 Porsche 911 | seat belt |
| 2021 Porsche 911 | seat belt |
| 2021 Porsche 911 | seat belt |
| 2021 Porsche Panamera 4S | seat belt |
| 2021 Porsche Panamera 4S | seat belt |
| 2021 Porsche Panamera 4S | seat belt |
| 2021 Porsche Panamera 4 E-Hybrid | seat belt |
| 2021 Porsche Panamera 4 E-Hybrid | seat belt |
| 2021 Porsche Panamera 4 E-Hybrid | seat belt |
| 2021 Porsche Panamera Turbo S | seat belt |
| 2021 Porsche Panamera Turbo S | seat belt |
| Units affected | 4,924 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
A matching 2021 Porsche model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included.
What's the safety risk?
An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash. If you use the seat belt instead of LATCH to secure a child seat, the warning sign is ALR clicking that stops before the belt webbing is fully retracted. Call a Porsche dealer and schedule service soon. Repair is free at any franchised Porsche dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2021 Porsche 911, Panamera, Panamera 4 E-Hybrid, Panamera 4S, Panamera GTS, Panamera Turbo S, or Taycan is included in this recall.
- Contact your nearest franchised Porsche dealer to schedule the free seat belt inspection and any seat belt assembly replacement that fixes automatic locking retractors that deactivate early.
- Bring the recall notice if Porsche mailed one. If not, reference recall number 21V608 when you call.
- Avoid relying on the child restraint automatic locking retractor until the dealer completes the inspection and any needed replacement.
- Call Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243 with questions and reference Porsche recall AMB6.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Porsche technician inspects the affected seat belt assemblies and replaces them if the automatic locking retractor is not working correctly. The recall repair is free, including parts and labor. Porsche has a general reimbursement plan on file for this campaign. If you already paid for a related seat belt repair, bring the repair order and payment documentation to the service desk or contact Porsche customer service to ask how to submit a claim.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| August 4, 2021 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| October 1, 2021 | Dealer notification began |
| October 1, 2021 | Dealer notification ended |
| October 1, 2021 | Owner notification mailed |
| October 1, 2021 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| October 1, 2021 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 21V608?
Recall 21V608 covers 4,924 2021 Porsche 911, Panamera, and Taycan vehicles with seat belt automatic locking retractors that deactivate early. That defect can keep a child restraint system from securing properly. Porsche dealers will inspect and replace affected seat belt assemblies for free.
What should I do if my 2021 Porsche 911, Panamera, or Taycan is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 21V608. If it is, contact a franchised Porsche dealer to schedule the seat belt inspection and replacement. Reference Porsche recall number AMB6 when you call. The dealer repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost, and Porsche will inspect and replace the affected seat belt assemblies free of charge at any franchised Porsche dealer.
What is the safety risk in recall 21V608?
The risk is an unsecured child restraint system during a crash. The seat belt automatic locking retractor can deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint from securing properly and increase the risk of injury.
What if I bought my 2021 Porsche used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recalls follow the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your Porsche is included, then call a franchised Porsche dealer or Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243 with recall number AMB6.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/21V608000 |
|---|---|
| Porsche customer service | 1-800-767-7243 |
| NHTSA recall # | 21V608 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 21V608000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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