Over 18,000 Porsche vehicles have been subjected to a recall due to concerns regarding airbag functionality and rearview camera performance.
Porsche Cars North America announced two specific recalls last week, impacting 9,735 of its 2022-2023 Taycan sports cars and 8,571 of its 2024-2025 Macan electric crossovers. These figures were detailed in documents submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
The recall notice for the Taycan models highlighted a “manufacturing error” in the occupant classification system, which is responsible for the automatic activation and deactivation of the front passenger airbag. This malfunction could result in the airbag not deploying during a collision.
The NHTSA emphasized that a non-deploying airbag exacerbates the risk of injury during accidents.
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Porsche’s report identified a fault stemming from the “crimp connection of the seat cushion heating mat” where the connection cable meets the heating wire. As a remedy, Porsche will replace the front passenger seat cushion with a new design at no cost to Taycan owners.
The recall for the 2024-2025 Macan EVs was prompted by a software glitch that had since been rectified. This issue prevented the rearview camera image from appearing when the vehicle was shifted into reverse, according to a separate NHTSA report.
Furthermore, Porsche indicated that some electric Macans might exhibit issues due to inadequate sealing of the rearview camera housing, potentially leading to moisture ingress and resulting in unclear images.
To resolve these issues, affected Macan vehicles will undergo a software update to enhance system communication and may have their rearview cameras inspected and replaced if necessary.
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The company affirmed its commitment to customer safety, stating, “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 Cars North America told Finance Newso Business.
In a related development, Audi, another brand under the Volkswagen Group, recalled 44,387 vehicles, including various models from their 2021 lineup. The action was taken to address a software issue that could lead to display failures on the instrument panels, as reported by the NHTSA.
This malfunction could withhold vital information, such as engine speed and vehicle mileage, from drivers of affected Audi vehicles, according to the recall report.
Audi is offering free software updates to rectify the instrument panel issues.
Currently, there have been no reports of injuries or accidents stemming from these issues across the three recalls.
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The company will begin notifying owners of the Macan and Taycan vehicles in early June, while Audi customers affected by its recall can expect to receive letters by late May.
