Porsche is recalling approximately 11,000 units of its 2022 and 2023 Taycan models in North America due to a defect in the passenger seat’s occupant classification system (OCS), which could lead to the deactivation of the front airbag. The recall affects 9,735 vehicles in the United States, as announced by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), and 878 units in Canada, as noted by Transport Canada.
The issue stems from a manufacturing defect in the crimp connection of the seat cushion’s heating mat. If the crimp connection is improperly executed, it can cause the OCS to malfunction, resulting in the airbag failing to activate even when the seat is occupied. Porsche estimates that around 3% of the recalled vehicles may be affected by this issue.
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Affected drivers may see warning indicators, including an illuminated “Passenger Airbag OFF” light, an audible chime, and a dashboard error message. Porsche advises owners to refrain from using the front passenger seat if these warnings appear. The company will replace the entire front passenger seat cushion free of charge at authorized dealerships, installing an updated version with a more robust crimp connection.
The recall covers Taycan, Taycan Cross Turismo, and Cross Turismo Turbo models produced between January 3, 2022, and March 31, 2023. Porsche has identified Lear Corporation Hungary as the supplier responsible for the faulty component, and confirmed that the defect has been addressed in vehicles produced after March 2023.
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