The problem
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Macan, Macan Turbo Kits, Macan GTS, 2015-2018 Macan S, and Macan Turbo vehicles. The front passenger seat occupancy sensor mat may degrade and fail to detect a passenger in the front seat.
The risk
The air bag will not deploy during a crash if a front passenger is undetected, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the sensor mat and seat cushion, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 25, 2021. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AMA2.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 21V-131 (21V131000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | AMA2 |
| Manufacturer | Porsche Cars North America, Inc. |
| Component | Air bags › Sensor › Occupant classification › Front passenger |
| Report date | March 3, 2021 |
| Owners notified | October 25, 2021 |
| Vehicles affected | 39,547 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
- 2017 Porsche Macan
- 2018 Porsche Macan
- 2017 Porsche Macan GTS
- 2015 Porsche Macan S
- 2016 Porsche Macan S
- 2017 Porsche Macan S
- 2018 Porsche Macan S
- 2015 Porsche Macan Turbo
- 2016 Porsche Macan Turbo
- 2017 Porsche Macan Turbo
- 2018 Porsche Macan Turbo
Plus 1 other model/year combinations not covered on this site.
Owner complaints about the air bags
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 21V-131 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. Owner notification letters were mailed October 25, 2021. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 39,547 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.