NHTSA Recall 21V131000: Air bags: front passenger
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 39,547 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Porsche Macan.
| NHTSA campaign | 21V131000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | AMA2 |
| Component | AIR BAGS › SENSOR › OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION › FRONT PASSENGER |
| Report received | March 3, 2021 |
| Owner notification | October 25, 2021 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
The air bag will not deploy during a crash if a front passenger is undetected, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
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.
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 21V131000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Porsche Macan | 2017, 2018 |
| Porsche Macan GTS | 2017, 2018 |
| Porsche Macan S | 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 |
| Porsche Macan Turbo | 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 |
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.