Porsche Macan Recall R/2017/112: Front Passenger Airbags May Be Deactivated, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 20 Mar 2017
- Launched
- 2
- vehicles in the UK
- AH02
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Porsche recalled Macan vehicles built between 4 March 2014 and 20 October 2015. The seat occupancy detector system may not be to the correct standard and the passenger's airbags may be deactivated. The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicle replace the sensor mat. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The seat occupancy detector system may not be to the correct standard and the passenger's airbags may be deactivated.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAGS MAY BE DEACTIVATED Defect: The seat occupancy detector system may not be to the correct standard and the passenger's airbags may be deactivated Remedy: On affected vehicle replace the sensor mat.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: front passenger airbags may be deactivated.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicle replace the sensor mat.
Are You Affected?
Macan built between 4 March 2014 and 20 October 2015 may be included. Porsche estimates 2 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Porsche, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Porsche.
- Book with any franchised Porsche dealer, quoting the campaign code AH02 or the DVSA reference R/2017/112. See how to get a Porsche recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| MacanRecall Campaign / Stop Delivery: Check screw connection for airbag in front seats and rework if necessary | Urgent | R/2025/328 | |
| Macan, PanameraOn the affected vehicles it is possible that the screw connection of the seat belt mount to the rear left and/or right seat was not carried out in accordance with the specifications | Urgent | R/2023/213 | |
| MacanIndividual screw connections of the shock absorbers on the front and rear axle may have been impermissibly tightened several times | Book soon | R/2021/127 | |
| MacanThe passenger seat occupancy detection system does not currently meet the required standard | Low | R/2021/094 | |
| MacanBottom side of fuel pump servi ce cover may get into contact with connection pipe of the fuel pump | Urgent | R/2020/046 |
This is one of 122 Porsche recalls in DVSA’s data. The Porsche recall launched before it was R/2017/097 on 2 Mar 2017, for bonding on windscreen is insufficient. The one launched after it was R/2017/102 on 27 Mar 2017, for incorrect detonators fitted to front passenger airbags. You can also see every Porsche recall, the Porsche Macan recall history, all recalls launched in 2017 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2017/112, launched 20 March 2017. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.