Porsche dashboard leather shrunk and staples pulled out. I was told that if the vehicle was in an accident the airbag might not deploy correctly. The Porsche dealer said it needs replacing. This is a VERY COMMON issue and Porsche is not recalling to fix. Please investigate and make Porsche correct this serious issue. Thank You
2016 Porsche Macan airbags problems
10 complaints (42% of all complaints for this car).
- owner complaints
- 10
- of this car's complaints
- 42%
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
Owners did not name a specific part.
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Porsche Macan airbags problems in other years
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Related investigations
Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited. The rapid burning can cause the inflator to rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious or even fatal injury to vehicle occupants. See 2016 Blomquist Report at all frontal inflators using propellant 2004 that do not contain a "desiccant" (a substance that traps and holds moisture) in US vehicles are under recall. These "non-desiccated" inflators either have been or are required to be replaced.In some cases, the remedy part for these recalled inflators was, or will be, an inflator using either propellant 2004 or 2004L that does contain a desiccant. None of these "desiccated" remedy parts (which were installed in older model year vehicles) are currently under recall for a degradation concern. Certain subsets of desiccated PSAN inflators using propellant 2004 for use as original equipment, however, have been recalled for a degradation concern. All Takata inflators produced with propellant 2004L contain desiccant, and none of these desiccated inflators using propellant 2004L are under recall for a degradation concern. There have been no reported field ruptures in any non-recalled desiccated PSAN inflators.It is understood that desiccants fully saturate at some threshold, at which point any additional moisture will not be captured. This means the degradation process observed in non-desiccated inflators using propellant 2004 may also occur in non-recalled desiccated inflators using propellant 2004, assuming additional moisture enters the inflator and high temperature cycling occurs. Based on available information, desiccant saturation can occur within the first five years in the worst environments, and the time required for full saturation is affected by multiple factors. While no present safety risk has been identified, further work is needed to evaluate the future risk of non-recalled desiccated inflators using propellant 2004.Three entities -- Takata (now known as TK Global), the Independent Testing Coalition, and Exponent -- have been studying the long-term behavior of Takata desiccated PSAN inflators using propellant 2004L (as well as 2004) in the presence of moisture and temperature cycling. The research efforts, which include development of predictive modeling techniques and field sample analysis, are ongoing. To date, none of the researchers have identified field evidence showing that propellant 2004L is undergoing a degradation process that leads to aggressive deployment and potential rupture. However, the time in service of such inflators remains short compared to that of the inflators using propellant 2004. Further study is needed to assess the long-term safety of desiccated inflators using propellant 2004L.The Office of Defects Investigation is opening this investigation to examine whether a safety defect related to propellant degradation exists in non-recalled desiccated PSAN frontal inflators manufactured by Takata. This investigation will require extensive information on Takata production processes and surveys of inflators in the field. Lists of recall actions that may have used desiccated PSAN inflators as remedy parts, as well as the makes and models originally manufactured with them, is available with the downloadable version of this document (see -- note this information is subject to change/revision as the investigation proceeds). This investigation does not supersede EA15-001, which remains open.
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What 2016 Porsche Macan owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
My Porsche Service Center advised that the front passenger airbag sensor of my 2016 Porsche Macan Turbo is not functioning properly. The identified fault was: Airbag (variant 002) B12251B "Seat occupancy sensor on passenger side (BOSE) - resistance too high" I have been advised that the federal safety agency has issued two recalls on this problem. My Porsche Service Center has advised that the originally installed passenger side occupancy sensor was replaced pursuant to one of the recalls. Despite the same problem affecting the presently installed passenger side occupancy sensor, my Porsche Service Center has advised that it is not subject to a recall. It has proposed repairing the sensor at a cost to me of $3,124.23. I believe that the repair should be conducted under the terms of the prior recalls, since the presently installed passenger side occupancy sensor is clearly defective.
The contact owns a 2016 Porsche Macan. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 21V131000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
I need to replace or dismiss this so i can list my car on turo.
A safety recall the federal safety agency id 21v‑131 was issued for our vehicle in october 2021 involving airbag sensors for the front passenger. Several attempts to have the dealer address this recall have been unsuccessful as they do not have the parts to remedy the issue. The last communication with the dealership indicates porsche has put a hold on the remedy. We are obviously concerned about the safety of those riding in the front passenger seat.
A recall was issued for my vehicle in April of 2021. I have contacted my dealer several times to have this repaired, but have been told that the parts are not available. Last time I inquired, i was told to contact Porsche of North America directly regarding the availability of parts. I attempted to do so, but was told that I need to contact the dealer. As the recall relates to possible non-deployment of the passenger airbag, i feel that this issue needs to be addressed more expediently.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2016 Porsche Macan. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 21V131000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 porsche macan. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the passenger's side air bag warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the air bag sensor was faulty. The vehicle was not repaired. The local dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 49,000.
I was informed at my last service that I need to have my passenger airbag seat sensor replaced and also my timing chain cover is leaking oil. I noticed on the federal safety agency website that both of these issues are documented. There was a safety recall for similar 2016 macan's but my VIN isn't listed. Part 573 safety recall report 17v‑133. There is also a manufacturer communication (#d2000.1)relating to the oil leak. The federal safety agency id # 10182254. These are very expensive repairs and unclear why they shouldn't be covered by porsche when they are documented problems.
Car has just passed 60,000 miles and the airbag light went on. I took it for an inspection at the porsche local dealership. They told me I need to replace the seat cushion, along with the module that comes with it. This is a serious safety concern that I want to report. I do not normally sit in the passenger, nor have passengers. Unfortunately that is the seat light showing airbag isn't working the right way. I did my research and found in 2017 which is right after my model had came out there was a recall but just not for my VIN. I would like porsche to take a serious look at this matter because that is completely a factory and safety issue therefore I reckon a recall upon it. The dealer filed a case for me that day but I was later refused. The rep responded this issue won't only affect anyone who isn't an adult... Which means if you're a minor or a teen sitting in that seat it would cost serious safety concern in any accident?
Questions about the 2016 Porsche Macan airbags
Does the 2016 Porsche Macan have airbags problems?
Owners have filed 10 complaints about the airbags of the 2016 Porsche Macan, 42% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 2016 Porsche Macan airbags problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 2016 Porsche Macan airbags?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Porsche Macan have bad airbags?
The Porsche Macan model years with the most airbags complaints are 2017 (21 complaints), 2016 (10 complaints) and 2018 (10 complaints).
Other 2016 Porsche Macan problems
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