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Campaign 17V133 Posted March 2, 2017 17,871 units

2015-2017 Porsche Macan Recall 17V133: Air Bag Sensor

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Reviewed by the RecallNotify editorial team
Published May 25, 2026

Recall 17V133 covers 17,871 2015-2017 Porsche Macan vehicles for a passenger air bag sensor defect. Repair is free at any franchised Porsche dealer.

Porsche is recalling 17,871 2015-2017 Macan S, Macan Turbo, and Macan GTS vehicles because the passenger occupant detection sensor mat can fail and deactivate the front passenger air bag. In a crash, that air bag failure increases the front passenger's risk of injury, and Porsche dealers will repair the issue free of charge.

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What's wrong?

The front passenger seat in the 2015-2017 Porsche Macan S, Macan Turbo, and Macan GTS uses an occupant detection sensor mat inside the seat cushion. That mat helps the air bag system decide whether someone is sitting in the front passenger seat. When it reads the seat correctly, the front passenger air bag stays available for a passenger who needs it in a crash.

On affected SUVs, the conductive fabric inside the sensor mat can crack because the material lacks enough strength. Once that fabric fractures, the seat occupancy system can lose the signal it needs from the passenger seat. The vehicle can then switch the front passenger air bag off even when a passenger is sitting there.

The warning sign is visible on the dash or passenger air bag indicator. The air bag warning lamp or "Passenger Airbag OFF" lamp turns on to alert the driver and passenger.

Who's affected?

Spans 3 Macan variants across the 2015-2017 model years, all tied to the same air bag system component.

2015 Porsche Macan S air bag system
2016 Porsche Macan S air bag system
2015 Porsche Macan Turbo air bag system
2016 Porsche Macan Turbo air bag system
2017 Porsche Macan GTS air bag system
Units affected17,871
Field incidentsNHTSA has logged no field incidents to date.

The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific SUV is included.

What's the safety risk?

In a crash, a front passenger air bag that fails to deploy as intended increases the front passenger's injury risk. The airbag warning lamp or "Passenger Airbag OFF" lamp alerts the driver and passenger to the fault. Schedule the recall repair soon. Repair is free at any franchised Porsche dealer.

What should I do?

  1. Check your VIN to confirm your 2015-2017 Porsche Macan S, Macan Turbo, or Macan GTS is included in this recall.
  2. Contact a franchised Porsche dealer to schedule the free sensor-mat and seat-cushion replacement that restores front passenger air bag detection.
  3. Bring the recall notice if Porsche mailed one. If not, reference recall number 17V133 and Porsche recall AH02 when you call.
  4. Keep passengers out of the front passenger seat until the repair is complete.

What happens at the repair

At the dealer, a Porsche technician replaces the passenger occupant detection sensor mat and the front passenger seat cushion. The replacement parts and labor are free under the recall. Porsche uses its standard reimbursement plan for documented repairs paid before the recall notice. If you've already paid for this seat sensor or cushion repair, bring repair paperwork and receipts to the service desk or contact Porsche customer service.

ReimbursementReimbursement available

Timeline

March 2, 2017 NHTSA published the recall
June 28, 2017 Owner notification mailed

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 17V133?

Recall 17V133 covers 17,871 2015-2017 Porsche Macan S, Macan Turbo, and Macan GTS vehicles with a front passenger occupant detection sensor mat that can fail and deactivate the passenger air bag. Porsche dealers replace the sensor mat and seat cushion for free.

What should I do if my 2015-2017 Porsche Macan S, Macan Turbo, or Macan GTS is on this recall?

Check your VIN to confirm your specific Porsche is included in recall 17V133. If it is, contact a franchised Porsche dealer to schedule replacement of the passenger seat sensor mat and seat cushion. Reference Porsche recall number AH02 when you call. The repair is free.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost, and Porsche will replace the affected sensor mat and seat cushion free of charge at any franchised Porsche dealer.

What is the safety risk?

The risk is to the front passenger air bag. If the occupant detection sensor mat fails, the vehicle can deactivate the front passenger air bag. In a crash, an air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the front passenger's risk of injury.

What if I bought my Porsche Macan used?

The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific Macan is included, then call a franchised Porsche dealer and reference recall 17V133 or Porsche recall number AH02.

More information

NHTSA campaign pagenhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/17V133000
Porsche customer service1-800-767-7243
NHTSA recall #17V133
NHTSA recall # (full)17V133000

Source documents

This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 25, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →