Porsche Recall 17V-133: Air bags – occupant classification

Affected: 2017 Porsche Macan GTS, 2015–2016 Porsche Macan S, 2015–2016 Porsche Macan Turbo. Filed with NHTSA on March 2, 2017, covering about 17,871 vehicles.

The problem

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."

The risk

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.

The fix

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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign17V-133 (17V133000)
Manufacturer numberAH02
ManufacturerPorsche Cars North America, Inc.
ComponentAir bags › Sensor › Occupant classification
Report dateMarch 2, 2017
Owners notifiedJune 28, 2017
Vehicles affected17,871
Initiated byManufacturer

Vehicles covered

Owner complaints about the air bags

Frequently asked questions

Is the recall 17V-133 repair free?

Yes. Porsche dealers will fix the problem at no cost: 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.

How do I know if my car is included?

Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 17,871 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.