Porsche Recalls 158 Cars In India Over Airbag Safety Issue - Details Inside

Porsche has announced a voluntary recall of 158 Panamera models in India due to a potential airbag malfunction, according to data from the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM). The affected

vehicles were manufactured between July 19, 2023, and September 2, 2025, and fall under the YAA and YAB series of the Panamera lineup.

What’s the Issue?

According to the official recall notice on SIAM’s website, the problem lies in the incorrectly assigned wiring of crash sensors located in the door trim panels and these sensors are critical for detecting side impacts and deploying the side airbags instantly during a collision.

However, in this case, Porsche has discovered that the incorrect cabling could delay the side airbag deployment, which means the airbags might not inflate as quickly as needed in certain crash situations. “Such a delayed trigger of the side airbag increases the risk of injury,” the company stated in its voluntary recall information.

Global Concern

Actually, this is not the first time Porsche has faced this particular issue. Earlier this year, 142 Panamera (YAA) units in Australia were recalled over a similar airbag sensor problem and this indicates that the defect might have affected multiple production batches across different global markets.

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What to do

Porsche will directly contact owners of the affected Panameras to arrange for a free inspection and rectification at authorized service centers. Owners can also check if their car is part of the recall by visiting recall.porsche.com and entering their Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).

Not the first recall

This is Porsche’s second recall in India in 2025, according to SIAM data, as the previous recall, announced in March 2025, affected the Porsche 991 series and was linked to a seat-belt buckle defect. In that case, an aluminium butyl mat had been misplaced, which caused the rear seat-belt buckles to be improperly connected. This a flaw that could have led to the buckles loosening during a crash or emergency braking.

While recalls can sound alarming, they are actually a positive step in vehicle safety management, as car manufacturers like Porsche routinely issue voluntary recalls to ensure customers remain safe and their vehicles meet the brand’s strict engineering standards.

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