NHTSA Recall 17V133000: Occupant classification (air bags)
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 17,871 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Porsche Macan GTS.
| NHTSA campaign | 17V133000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | AH02 |
| Component | AIR BAGS › SENSOR › OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION |
| Report received | March 2, 2017 |
| Owner notification | June 28, 2017 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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."
Safety 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.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 17V133000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Porsche Macan GTS | 2017 |
| Porsche Macan S | 2015, 2016 |
| Porsche Macan Turbo | 2015, 2016 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.