Safety Recall NHTSA · 17V133000 Reported March 2, 2017

Front passenger air bag may not deploy/fmvss 208

Q: What is recall 17V133000?

NHTSA recall 17V133000 was issued by Porsche Cars North America, Inc. on March 2, 2017. It addresses: Front passenger air bag may not deploy/fmvss 208. The recall affects approximately 17,871 vehicles , with the defect involving the Air Bags component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. · Air Bags · 17,871 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

17V133000

Manufacturer Campaign

AH02

Manufacturer

Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

Component

Air Bags

Vehicles Affected

17,871

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

March 2, 2017

Completion Rate

82.80

Defect Summary

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 Consequence

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.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Porsche Cars North America, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 17V133000 or campaign AH02.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 17V133000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 17V133000?

NHTSA recall 17V133000 was issued by Porsche Cars North America, Inc. on March 2, 2017. It addresses: Front passenger air bag may not deploy/fmvss 208. The recall affects approximately 17,871 vehicles, with the defect involving the Air Bags component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Porsche Cars North America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 17V133000 or the manufacturer campaign number AH02. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.