PORSCHE PANAMERA TURBO S (2021) recall — Seat Belts
Porsche recalls 2021 Panamera Turbo S vehicles with faulty seat belts that may not secure child restraints during crashes. Owners must have seat belts inspected and replaced free by dealers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Porsche is recalling certain 2021 Panamera Turbo S vehicles because their seat belts can fail to secure child restraints properly during crashes. This could increase injury risk for children in the vehicle. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80638-porsche-panamera-turbo-s-2021-seat-belts-recall-child-restraint.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/80638-porsche-panamera-turbo-s-2021-seat-belts-recall-child-restraint · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #21V608000
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“Porsche Panamera Turbo S 2021 Seat Belts Recall: Child Restraint Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80638-porsche-panamera-turbo-s-2021-seat-belts-recall-child-restraint. Based on NHTSA recall #21V608000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V608000).
Why it’s dangerous
The seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, preventing the child restraint system from securing properly. This can happen during a crash, increasing the risk of injury to children.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2021 Porsche Panamera Turbo S vehicles are affected. Children in these vehicles are at higher risk if the seat belt fails to secure the child restraint system.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2021 Panamera Turbo S vehicles. The recall covers specific models that may have seat belt automatic locking retractors that deactivate early.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Porsche Customer Service
Call 1-800-767-7243 to schedule a seat belt inspection and replacement if needed.
Have Seat Belts Inspected
Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt assemblies free of charge for affected vehicles.
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 1, 2021. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AMB6.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, preventing the child restraint system from securing properly during a crash.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected?
Check if you own a 2021 Porsche Panamera Turbo S vehicle. The recall covers specific models with seat belt automatic locking retractors that deactivate early.
What should I do if my seat belt is affected?
Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt assemblies free of charge. Contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243 to schedule the service.
Contact Porsche
We’ve drafted a message you can send Porsche to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 21V608000 — Porsche Porsche Hello, I own a Porsche that is covered by recall 21V608000 from Porsche. The official recall notice states: Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 1, 2021. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AMB6. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #21V608000 (April 8, 2021)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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