Porsche recalls 2018 Macan models with front passenger airbag failure risk. Owners must have sensor mat replaced free by dealers.
The air bag will not deploy during a crash if a front passenger is undetected, increasing the risk of injury.
Porsche is recalling certain 2017-2018 Macan models because the front passenger seat occupancy sensor may fail to detect a passenger during a crash, increasing injury risk. This could lead to air bags not deploying properly if a front passenger is present. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1225286-porsche-macan-2018-air-bag-recall-front-passenger-not-detected.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225286-porsche-macan-2018-air-bag-recall-front-passenger-not-detected · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #21V131000
“Porsche Macan 2018 Air Bag Recall: Front Passenger Not Detected in Crashes.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225286-porsche-macan-2018-air-bag-recall-front-passenger-not-detected. Based on NHTSA recall 21V131000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V131000).
The front passenger seat occupancy sensor mat can degrade and fail to detect a passenger in the front seat during a crash. This means air bags may not deploy, increasing the risk of injury to front passengers.
Owners of 2017-2018 Porsche Macan models are affected. Front passenger seat occupants are at higher risk if the sensor fails to detect a passenger.
Check if your Macan was manufactured between 2017 and 2018. The recall covers specific trim levels including Macan, Macan Turbo, Macan GTS, and Macan S models.
Reach out to Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule a replacement.
Porsche will replace the sensor mat and seat cushion at no cost to you once your vehicle is confirmed.
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.
The front passenger seat occupancy sensor mat may degrade and fail to detect a passenger during a crash, increasing injury risk.
Your Macan was manufactured between 2017 and 2018. The recall covers specific trim levels including Macan, Macan Turbo, Macan GTS, and Macan S models.
Porsche will notify owners and replace the sensor mat and seat cushion for free. Contact customer service at 1-800-767-7243 to schedule the replacement.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Porsche to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 21V131000 — Porsche Porsche Hello, I own a Porsche that is covered by recall 21V131000 from Porsche. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
