Porsche Macan Recall R/2021/094: The Passenger Seat Occupancy Detection System Does Not Currently Meet The Required…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 17 Mar 2021
- Launched
- 1
- vehicles in the UK
- AMA2
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Porsche recalled Macan vehicles built between 5 March 2014 and 4 August 2017. The passenger seat occupancy detection system does not currently meet the required standard. The dealer will replace the passenger seat occupancy detection sensor mats. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The passenger seat occupancy detection system does not currently meet the required standard.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE PASSENGER SEAT OCCUPANCY DETECTION SYSTEM DOES NOT CURRENTLY MEET THE REQUIRED STANDARD Defect: The passenger seat occupancy detection system does not currently meet the required standard. Remedy: The passenger seat occupancy detection sensor mats must be replaced.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the passenger seat occupancy detection system does not currently meet the required standard.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the passenger seat occupancy detection sensor mats.
Are You Affected?
Macan built between 5 March 2014 and 4 August 2017 may be included. Porsche estimates 1 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 AMA2 or the DVSA reference R/2021/094. 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 | |
| MacanBottom side of fuel pump servi ce cover may get into contact with connection pipe of the fuel pump | Urgent | R/2020/046 | |
| MacanFront passenger airbags may be deactivated | Urgent | R/2017/112 |
This is one of 122 Porsche recalls in DVSA’s data. The Porsche recall launched before it was R/2020/255 on 3 Sep 2020, for the vehicle may not meet the prescribed emission limits. The one launched after it was R/2021/090 on 24 Mar 2021, for individual threaded connections at the vehicle's suspension might not be tightened to the…. You can also see every Porsche recall, the Porsche Macan recall history and all recalls launched in 2021.
Source: DVSA recall R/2021/094, launched 17 March 2021. 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.