PORSCHE MACAN GTS (2017) recall — Air Bags
Porsche is recalling 2017 Macan GTS vehicles with a front passenger air bag that may not deploy in crashes, risking injury. Owners must have the sensor mat and seat cushion replaced free by dealers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
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.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Porsche is recalling 2017 Macan GTS vehicles because the front passenger air bag might not deploy during a crash, increasing injury risk. Owners must get the sensor mat and seat cushion replaced at no cost to fix the issue. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1226318-porsche-macan-gts-2017-air-bag-recall-front-passenger-air.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1226318-porsche-macan-gts-2017-air-bag-recall-front-passenger-air · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V133000
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“Porsche Macan GTS (2017) Air Bag Recall: Front Passenger Air Bag May Not Deploy.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1226318-porsche-macan-gts-2017-air-bag-recall-front-passenger-air. Based on NHTSA recall #17V133000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V133000).
Why it’s dangerous
The passenger occupant detection sensor mat may fail, deactivating the front passenger air bag. This means the air bag won't deploy in a crash, increasing injury risk for the front passenger.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2017 Porsche Macan GTS vehicles are affected. Front passenger occupants are at higher risk if the air bag fails to deploy during a crash.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2017 Macan GTS vehicles. The recall covers specific models that may have a faulty sensor mat in the front passenger seat.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Porsche Customer Service
Call 1-800-767-7243 to get the recall number and schedule a replacement.
Get Sensor Mat and Seat Cushion Replaced
Dealers will replace the faulty sensor mat and seat cushion for free.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
Questions people ask
Why is my front passenger air bag not deploying?
The recall is for vehicles where the sensor mat may fail, deactivating the air bag. This is not a problem with your air bag itself but the sensor mat that detects the occupant.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected?
Your vehicle is affected if it is a 2017 Porsche Macan GTS. The recall covers specific models with a faulty sensor mat in the front passenger seat.
Is there a deadline to fix this?
The recall began June 28, 2017, but there is no specific deadline for the replacement. Dealers will handle the fix at no cost.
Contact Porsche
We’ve drafted a message you can send Porsche to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 17V133000 — Porsche Porsche Hello, I own a Porsche that is covered by recall 17V133000 from Porsche. The official recall notice states: 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. 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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Where this comes from
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.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #17V133000 (February 3, 2017)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 8, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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