Front passenger seat occupancy sensor mat may fail
Defect Summary
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 Consequence
The air bag will not deploy during a crash if a front passenger is undetected, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
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.
Similar Recalls
Other recalls from Porsche Cars North America, Inc. or involving Air Bags.
FAQ: Recall 21V131000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 21V131000?
NHTSA recall 21V131000 was issued by Porsche Cars North America, Inc. on March 3, 2021. It addresses: Front passenger seat occupancy sensor mat may fail. The recall affects approximately 39,547 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 21V131000 or the manufacturer campaign number AMA2. 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.