Vehicle recall R/2021/094

Porsche Macan recall: The passenger seat occupancy detection system does not currently meet the required standard

DVSA recall R/2021/094 names the Porsche Macan. It was launched 17 March 2021. It covers vehicles built 5 March 2014 to 4 August 2017.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2021/094
Launched: 17 March 2021
Issued by: PORSCHE
Manufacturer reference: AMA2
Vehicles: 1 across the lines below

What can go wrong

The passenger seat occupancy detection system does not currently meet the required standard.

The fix

The passenger seat occupancy detection sensor mats must be replaced.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Porsche Macan	5 March 2014 to 4 August 2017	1

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Other recalls for these models

R/2021/127 Individual screw connections of the shock absorbers on the front and rear axle may have been impermissibly tightened several times 16 April 2021, Porsche Macan
R/2020/046 Bottom side of fuel pump servi ce cover may get into contact with connection pipe of the fuel pump 5 March 2020, Porsche Macan
R/2022/315 On affected vehicles certain software parameters used in Type Approval were not used in production. There are no indications the deviations affect safety and declared fuel consumption and CO2 emissions values. 27 October 2022, Porsche Macan
R/2023/213 On 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. 12 July 2023, Porsche Panamera, Porsche Macan
R/2025/064 ARC3 Recall campaign - Re-programming DME control unit 1 December 2024, Porsche Macan
R/2017/112 Front passenger airbags may be deactivated 20 March 2017, Porsche Macan

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Source

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: DVSA vehicle recall records (RecallsFile.csv), recalls launched 1992 to 2026. Recall data updated 22 September 2026.

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