Over 18,000 Porsche Vehicles Recalled Due To Camera and Airbag Concerns

Airbag and rearview camera issues are raising concerns about passenger safety in thousands of Porsche vehicles.

Key Takeaways

Porsche is recalling over 18,000 vehicles due to airbag and rearview camera issues in Taycan and Macan models.
The Taycan recall involves defective seat sensors potentially deactivating front passenger airbags.
Macan models face rearview camera problems due to software glitches and possible moisture intrusion.
Audi is also recalling over 44,000 vehicles due to instrument panel software errors.
No injuries have been reported, and repairs will be conducted free of charge.

Details of the Porsche Recalls

Porsche Cars North America has issued recalls for over 18,000 vehicles involving airbag and rearview camera problems. Specifically, these recalls impact the 9,735 Taycan sports cars from the 2022 to 2023 model years, which may have a manufacturing error in the passenger seat occupant classification system, potentially disabling the front airbag. For the Macan electric crossovers from 2024 to 2025, a software issue along with a possible camera housing defect could lead to rearview camera malfunctions.

Fortunately, no accidents or injuries have been reported to date due to these defects. For Taycan owners, Porsche dealers will replace the front passenger seat cushion at no cost. Addressing the issue in Macan models involves a new software data set and potential camera inspection or replacement.

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Audi’s Separate Recall Actions

Audi has also taken similar actions, recalling 44,387 vehicles from the 2021 model year. The problem here lies in a software error that affects the instrument panel display. A free software update will be released to correct this issue.

Audi plans to start notifying affected vehicle owners in late May, while Porsche will send out letters in early June.

Statement From Porsche

Porsche Cars North America issued a statement to Fox News Business regarding its recalls, saying, “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 remains under scrutiny as it attempts to mitigate possible risks with repairs and updates. Affected vehicle owners can contact customer service at (800) 767-7243 for more details.