Vehicle recall 17V133000 · March 2, 2017
Porsche Macan S, Macan Turbo and 1 more model
The passenger occupant detection sensor mat may fail in the front passenger seat, deactivating the front passenger air bag.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Macan S and Macan Turbo and 2017 Macan GTS vehicles. The passenger occupant detection sensor mat may fail in the front passenger seat, deactivating the front passenger air bag. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
- Consequence
- In the event of a crash, if the front passenger air bag does not deploy as intended, the front passenger has an increased risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the sensor mat and seat cushion, free of charge. The recall began June 28, 2017. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AH02.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 17V133000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 2, 2017
- Filed by
- Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- AH02
- Owner notification
- June 28, 2017
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 17,871
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Air bags › Sensor › Occupant classification
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Porsche Macan GTS (2017): 2017
- Porsche Macan S (2015-2016): 2016, 2015
- Porsche Macan Turbo (2015-2016): 2016, 2015
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