2021 Porsche 911 Passenger Air Bag Recall (21V467)
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. · 149 vehicles · Reported June 23, 2021
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. is recalling 149 2021 Porsche 911 vehicles. Incorrect passenger seat was installed and may cause a Occupant Classification System (OCS) malfunction. An OCS malfunction may affect the front passenger air bag, increasing the risk of injury. Dealers will make the repair free of charge.
Recall 21V467 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 21V467000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | AMB3 |
| Date reported to NHTSA | June 23, 2021 |
| Manufacturer | Porsche Cars North America, Inc. |
| Vehicles | 2021 Porsche 911 |
| Units affected | 149 |
| Component | Air Bags > Sensor > Occupant Classification > Front Passenger |
| Safety risk | An OCS malfunction may affect the front passenger air bag, increasing the risk of injury. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2021 Porsche 911 in recall 21V467?
Incorrect passenger seat was installed and may cause a Occupant Classification System (OCS) malfunction.
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2021 911 Turbo Coupe, 911 Turbo S Coupe, 911 Carrera 4S Targa, 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet, 911 Turbo S Cabriolet, and 911 Turbo Cabriolet vehicles. Incorrect passenger seat was installed and may cause a Occupant Classification System (OCS) malfunction.
Is it safe to drive a 2021 911 with recall 21V467?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: An OCS malfunction may affect the front passenger air bag, increasing the risk of injury.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: An OCS malfunction may affect the front passenger air bag, increasing the risk of injury.
NHTSA has not issued a do-not-drive or park-outside warning for this recall. Still, get the repair done as soon as it is available, and stop driving if you notice symptoms related to the front passenger.
Which vehicles are included in recall 21V467?
Recall 21V467 covers 149 vehicles: 2021 Porsche 911.
NHTSA lists 149 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Porsche | 911 |
What is the fix for the 911 passenger air bag recall?
Yes. Dealers will install the correct seat, free of charge.
Dealers will install the correct seat, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 16, 2021. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AMB3.
When was recall 21V467 announced?
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. reported recall 21V467 to NHTSA on June 23, 2021. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as November 16, 2021.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| June 23, 2021 | Porsche Cars North America, Inc. filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 21V467000. |
| November 16, 2021 | Owner notification letters mailed (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 64 months ago. If your 911 was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.
How do I check if my 911 is part of recall 21V467?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 21V467 is open on your 911, it will be listed there.
Look up your VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls. If 21V467000 is open on your 911, it will be listed there, along with Porsche recall number AMB3. You can also ask any Porsche dealer to run the VIN. The VIN is printed on your registration and visible through the lower driver-side windshield.
What should 911 owners do about recall 21V467?
Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.
- Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 21V467000 applies to your 911.
- Call a Porsche dealer and schedule the recall repair. Ask how long the repair takes and whether parts are in stock.
- Keep a copy of every repair order. Check that each one lists your complaint, the mileage, and the dates in and out.
- Keep a simple log of any front passenger symptoms with dates and mileage. Video of a warning light or the problem happening is strong evidence.
- Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
- If the problem comes back after the repair, return to the dealer and contact a lemon law attorney.
What are 911 owners reporting to NHTSA?
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 0 of them about the air bags.
Too few NHTSA complaints about the air bags have been filed since recall 21V467 was reported (0) to say whether the fix is holding.
NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 5 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 0 of them involve the air bags. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.
- 2021 Porsche 911: 5 complaints in total, 0 about the air bags
Can recall 21V467 make my 911 a lemon in California?
Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.
A recall by itself does not make a car a lemon. Under California's Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, what matters is whether a defect covered by the warranty substantially impairs the vehicle's use, value or safety, and whether the manufacturer or its dealers fixed it within a reasonable number of attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).
Air bag defects are hidden until the moment they matter most. A recall repair may replace an inflator or sensor, but if warning lights return or the system faults again, that is a repeat repair for a safety defect.
A remedy is available. Many vehicles are fixed on the first try. If the problem returns after the recall repair, or the 2021 Porsche 911 has needed other repairs for the same defect, those visits count toward a lemon law claim.
Civil Code 1793.22(b) sets out a presumption that applies in the first 18 months or 18,000 miles: two or more repair attempts for a defect likely to cause death or serious bodily injury, four or more attempts for the same defect, or more than 30 total days out of service for repairs. Written notice to the manufacturer is required in some cases. Owners outside that window can still have a claim.
An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
In our cases, a recall repair visit counts as a repair attempt, and it's strongest when the owner complained about the problem before the recall came out. A recall shows the defect is real and that enough owners reported it for the manufacturer to issue a fix.
The biggest mistake I see is waiting too long. The mileage offset starts at your first repair visit for the problem, so the sooner you take it in, the better. If the problem comes and goes, take it in when it happens. You can't go back to that date later.
If you get a recall notice, call a lemon law attorney right away. You may have taken the car in for the same problem before and forgotten, or there may be other recalls related to it.
Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320), Founder and Managing Attorney. Quotes lightly edited for clarity. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
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Frequently asked questions about recall 21V467
Is the 21V467000 recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
When will owners be notified?
According to NHTSA, owner notification letters were or are scheduled to be mailed November 16, 2021.
How do I know if my 911 is part of recall 21V467000?
Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or call a dealer. The VIN is on your registration, insurance card and the lower corner of the windshield.
What if my air bag light stays on after the recall repair?
Go back to the dealer. A warning light that returns means the system may not deploy correctly, and the visit is another repair attempt for a safety defect.
Does a recall mean my car is a lemon?
Not on its own. A lemon law claim depends on whether a covered defect keeps coming back or keeps the vehicle out of service. A recall repair that fails, or repeat visits for the same problem, can support a claim.
Does the recall fixing my car mean I have no case?
Not necessarily. Even if the recall repair fixed it, you may still have a case, and a car that's a year or more old can still qualify.
Do used cars qualify for California lemon law?
We take certified pre-owned, demo and dealer vehicles. Since the California Supreme Court's Rodriguez decision in 2024, ordinary used cars generally do not qualify.
How long does a recall lemon law case take?
Recall-related cases typically resolve in one to three months from your first call. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
What does a lemon law attorney cost?
You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
Sources
- NHTSA recall record 21V467000 (recall report and owner letters are posted there)
- NHTSA complaints and recalls data, accessed October 1, 2026
- California Civil Code 1793.2 and 1793.22
Attorney advertising. America’s Lemon Lawyer is a trade name of Wynn Law Group, APC. Responsible attorney: Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320). This page is general information, not legal advice. America’s Lemon Lawyer is not affiliated with NHTSA or Porsche. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.