Porsche Issues Recalls Impacting Over 18,000 Vehicles

Porsche’s recall of over 18,000 vehicles highlights safety concerns surrounding the affected units’ airbags and rearview cameras.

Key Insights

Porsche Cars North America has recalled over 18,000 vehicles due to airbag and rearview camera issues.
9,735 Taycan models (2022-2023) and 8,571 Macan electric crossovers (2024-2025) are affected by the recalls.
Taycan’s occupant classification system may deactivate front passenger airbags.
Macan’s rearview camera performance is hampered by software and housing defects.
No injuries or accidents have been reported; airbag system fixes are offered for free at Porsche dealers.

Scope of the Recall

Porsche Cars North America has issued recalls affecting over 18,000 vehicles due to potential safety defects in airbags and rearview cameras. The recall involves the 2022-2023 Porsche Taycan and the 2024-2025 Porsche Macan electric crossovers. The Taycan’s front passenger seat has a manufacturing issue which may deactivate the airbag system, increasing the risk of injury in an accident. Additionally, Macan models suffer from a rearview camera issue caused by a software glitch and faulty camera housing, compromising visibility.

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Details on Taycan and Macan Defects

The Taycan recall highlights errors in the occupant classification system within the passenger seat, prompting the airbag to potentially deactivate. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration emphasizes that “An air bag that fails to deploy during a crash increases the risk of injury.” Affected Taycan owners can have the affected seat cushion replaced without charge by visiting authorized Porsche dealerships.

The Macan’s issues concern a software error, which can prevent the rearview camera image from displaying properly, potentially allowing moisture intrusion due to a housing defect. A software update and inspection, along with possible replacement of the reverse camera, are planned to correct these issues.

What To Expect

Porsche is notifying affected Taycan and Macan owners, urging them to visit their dealers for necessary repairs. Owners can expect notifications to start arriving in early June.

“The safety of our customers is of the utmost importance. For this reason, we continuously conduct spot checks during production and monitor customer vehicles for irregularities, and react quickly when issues are identified. This is a critical part of a functioning culture of putting safety first,” Porsche said in a statement.

Owners of affected vehicles remain under warranty, and repairs will be conducted at no cost.