Recall: Front passenger air bag may be deactivated by classification system error (ASA2). 2022-23 Taycans. April 8, 2025

[Tooney]

https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2025/RCLRPT-25V221-8446.PDF

Chronology:
In March 2024, the topic was first reviewed under Porsche's product safety process.
Crimp analyses were carried out until the end of June 2024. However, initial attempts to
replicate the malfunction were unsuccessful as all returned parts appeared to be in
good condition, possibly due to micro-movements during removal and transportation. At
this point, analysis could not be undertaken due to limited number of field cases and the
need to wait for a vehicle with the specific active fault to be identified in the field. Once
such a vehicle was found, specialists flew to the USA to carry out a thorough analysis of
the vehicle and the fault.
By mid-August 2024, a parallel analysis of additional field cases was completed, which
showed that the limited number of observed faults were intermittent, and at least some
of the faults were resolved by handling or using the seat. The root cause analysis
suggested that the problem was due to errors in the crimping process. Coordination
within the brand group took place in September and October 2024. In addition, an
ongoing analysis of the fail-safe mechanism was carried out to determine whether
airbag deactivation could actually occur (or just the warning message).
Further assessment of the estimated failure rate, including discussions with the supplier,
took place in November 2024. Continued coordination within the brand group continued
through February 2025. By the end of February 2025, the technical differences between
certain seat occupancy detection system versions, various manufacturing processes &
possible error mechanisms depending on them and the related production years were
analyzed in comparison to other years under consideration of the number of claims in
specific time periods. As a result, a potential clean date was identified to determine the
actual potentially affected population and comparisons were made of the failure
mechanisms within the brand group.
In March 2025, the results of the analysis were completed and on April 2, 2025,
Porsche’s Product safety and compliance committee decided that a safety defect exists
and to recall the affected vehicles, out of abundance of caution.
https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2025/RMISC-25V221-5251.pdf

Edited to add link to updated recall report: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2025/RCLRPT-25V221-3671.PDF

Edited to add link to interim owner notification letter: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2025/RIONL-25V221-8353.pdf

Edit: Added link to remedy TSB dated Oct. 17, 2025: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2025/MC-11025117-0001.pdf :

Edited on Jan. 29, 2026 to add link to US recall report: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2025/RCLQRT-25V221-5491.pdf
Edited to add link to updated TSB dated Jan. 22, 2026:
https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2026/MC-11028560-0001.pdf
Edited on Apr. 18, 2026, to add link to US quarterly report: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2025/RCLQRT-25V221-9722.pdf

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[W1NGE]

https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2025/RCLRPT-25V221-8446.PDF

Chronology:
In March 2024, the topic was first reviewed under Porsche's product safety process.
Crimp analyses were carried out until the end of June 2024. However, initial attempts to
replicate the malfunction were unsuccessful as all returned parts appeared to be in
good condition, possibly due to micro-movements during removal and transportation. At
this point, analysis could not be undertaken due to limited number of field cases and the
need to wait for a vehicle with the specific active fault to be identified in the field. Once
such a vehicle was found, specialists flew to the USA to carry out a thorough analysis of
the vehicle and the fault.
By mid-August 2024, a parallel analysis of additional field cases was completed, which
showed that the limited number of observed faults were intermittent, and at least some
of the faults were resolved by handling or using the seat. The root cause analysis
suggested that the problem was due to errors in the crimping process. Coordination
within the brand group took place in September and October 2024. In addition, an
ongoing analysis of the fail-safe mechanism was carried out to determine whether
airbag deactivation could actually occur (or just the warning message).
Further assessment of the estimated failure rate, including discussions with the supplier,
took place in November 2024. Continued coordination within the brand group continued
through February 2025. By the end of February 2025, the technical differences between
certain seat occupancy detection system versions, various manufacturing processes &
possible error mechanisms depending on them and the related production years were
analyzed in comparison to other years under consideration of the number of claims in
specific time periods. As a result, a potential clean date was identified to determine the
actual potentially affected population and comparisons were made of the failure
mechanisms within the brand group.
In March 2025, the results of the analysis were completed and on April 2, 2025,
Porsche’s Product safety and compliance committee decided that a safety defect exists
and to recall the affected vehicles, out of abundance of caution.
https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2025/RMISC-25V221-5251.pdf

When did the Taycan become a "hybrid electric" as per powertrain declaration?

 

[Tooney]

PCNA wrote the 573 Report. Ask them.

 

[hifi239]

When did the Taycan become a "hybrid electric" as per powertrain declaration?

It's Porsche acknowledging that when the electric propulsion fails, a gasoline-powered vehicle provides mobility.

 

[Freeewilly]

I have this error on and off for about 3 months , finally made an appointment and currently been repaired at the service center.

 

[outie]

I also have this error for a few months. I just took my car in last week (right before this recall is published).

The dealer just got back to me that they have to take out the seat to inspect if there's water stain on the sensor to determine whether it's covered under the warranty. In the event that there's water stain, I'd be on the hook to replace it for $2.6k. That's just BS. I just showed them this recall notice and my VIN does fall within the range of affected vehicles.

 

[whitex]

I found it interesting that not a single Taycan of the 9,735 vehicles model year 2022-2023, had put enough miles on the odometer to no longer qualify for the Porsche New Car Limited Warranty. No heavy road-trippers driving 2022 or 2023 Taycans, I personally avoided some road trips worrying about the heater recall, then brake lines recall.

 

[Tooney]

NHTSA Complaint Sep. 19, 2025:

https://www.nhtsa.gov/?nhtsaId=11688467

 

[Tooney]

Remedy TSB issued:

https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2025/MC-11025117-0001.pdf

 

[pjg03d]

My car has this recall - a remedy was not listed as available per Porsche when I looked it up. The car is at Atlanta Porsche Perimeter NW to address the open battery recall and when I dropped it off, I was notified that they had the part in stock now to address the recall. Waiting to hear more - car has given no errors for either recall issue for me.

 

[Tooney]

 

[whitex]

Parts still on backorder. Perhaps one way Porsche controls their P&L, by making recall parts unavailable until the quarter in which they are willing to take the write-off.

 

[Tooney]

Parts still on backorder. Perhaps one way Porsche controls their P&L, by making recall parts unavailable until the quarter in which they are willing to take the write-off.

Hey, at least you know your car isn't alone.

 

[bwherry]

Anybody get the ASA2 recall (NHTSA ID 25V-221, passenger seat cushion) fix performed yet? I got a "remedy now available" notice for ASA2 from Porsche back in late November. Emailed the service guy at the dealer on December 1st 2025 and he replied:

Yes, these recalls are available to be performed but these parts are ordered specifically for your vehicle. I went ahead and got these ordered now - once I receive the parts I'll reach out and we can schedule you in accordingly.

I pinged him a couple times since then (Jan 21 and Jan 26) and he didn't even respond. I pinged again on Feb 6th and he replied:

We did not have the part in stock so I had one ordered but this is coming from Germany without an ETA. This part is a made to order part - I will follow up on this with you once we receive it.

So... remedy not exactly available apparently. "Made to order?"

I guess I just won't drive on the freeway with someone in the front passenger seat in the meantime...

Curious if anyone has actually had any luck getting this fixed... 'Twould be nice for this car to not have any outstanding recalls for some period of time.

Brian

 

[whitex]

My seat cushion came in last week (ordered in December). Scheduled to do it in a couple of weeks.

To mitigate it for now, just watch the passenger airbag indicator to make sure the airbag goes on when you have a passenger in the front seat. You should also get a warning on the screen when passenger airbag is deactivated (hopefully only when passenger is leaving).

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