2024-2025 Porsche Macan 4 Electric Front Air Bag Recall (25V492)
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. · 3 vehicles · Reported July 28, 2025
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. is recalling 3 2024-2025 Porsche Macan 4 Electric vehicles. The front seat air bags may be improperly secured to the backrest frame, which can prevent the air bags from deploying properly. An improper air bag deployment can increase the risk of injury during a crash. In addition, an improperly secured air bag may project loose components into the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury. Dealers will make the repair free of charge.
Recall 25V492 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 25V492000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | ASA7 |
| Date reported to NHTSA | July 28, 2025 |
| Manufacturer | Porsche Cars North America, Inc. |
| Vehicles | 2024-2025 Porsche Macan 4 Electric |
| Units affected | 3 |
| Build dates | August 2, 2024 to August 13, 2024 |
| Component | Air Bags > Frontal |
| Safety risk | An improper air bag deployment can increase the risk of injury during a crash. In addition, an improperly secured air bag may project loose components into the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2024-2025 Porsche Macan 4 Electric in recall 25V492?
The front seat air bags may be improperly secured to the backrest frame, which can prevent the air bags from deploying properly.
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Macan 4 Electric vehicles. The front seat air bags may be improperly secured to the backrest frame, which can prevent the air bags from deploying properly.
Is it safe to drive a 2024-2025 Macan 4 Electric with recall 25V492?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: An improper air bag deployment can increase the risk of injury during a crash. In addition, an improperly secured air bag may project loose components into the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: An improper air bag deployment can increase the risk of injury during a crash. In addition, an improperly secured air bag may project loose components into the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
NHTSA has not issued a do-not-drive or park-outside warning for this recall. Still, get the repair done as soon as it is available, and stop driving if you notice symptoms related to the frontal.
Which vehicles are included in recall 25V492?
Recall 25V492 covers 3 vehicles: 2024-2025 Porsche Macan 4 Electric.
NHTSA lists 3 vehicles in this campaign, built August 2, 2024 to August 13, 2024. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-2025 | Porsche | Macan 4 Electric |
What is the fix for the Macan 4 Electric front air bag recall?
Yes. Dealers will inspect and repair the backrest frame screws as necessary, free of charge.
Dealers will inspect and repair the backrest frame screws as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on September 26, 2025. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ASA7.
When was recall 25V492 announced?
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. reported recall 25V492 to NHTSA on July 28, 2025.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| August 2, 2024 | First affected vehicle built (per Porsche Cars North America, Inc.'s filing). |
| August 13, 2024 | Last affected vehicle built. |
| July 28, 2025 | Porsche Cars North America, Inc. filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 25V492000. |
| September 26, 2025 | Owner notification letters scheduled (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 14 months ago, and vehicles were built over a span of 11 days. If your Macan 4 Electric was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.
How do I check if my Macan 4 Electric is part of recall 25V492?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 25V492 is open on your Macan 4 Electric, it will be listed there.
Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup. It shows any open safety recall on your vehicle, including 25V492000. Your VIN is on the registration card, the insurance card, and the driver side of the dashboard where it meets the windshield. Recent recalls can take a few days to appear in the lookup.
What should Macan 4 Electric owners do about recall 25V492?
Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.
- Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 25V492000 applies to your Macan 4 Electric.
- Book the recall appointment with any authorized Porsche dealer. Ask up front whether parts are available and how long the vehicle will be there.
- Keep a copy of every repair order. Check that each one lists your complaint, the mileage, and the dates in and out.
- Keep a simple log of any frontal symptoms with dates and mileage. Video of a warning light or the problem happening is strong evidence.
- Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
- If the recall repair does not fix it, or the vehicle keeps going back for the same issue, talk to a lemon law attorney.
What are Macan 4 Electric owners reporting to NHTSA?
Too few NHTSA complaints about the air bags have been filed since recall 25V492 was reported (0) to say whether the fix is holding.
NHTSA’s public complaint database does not list owner complaints for these vehicles yet. That is common for new models and for recalls a manufacturer finds through its own testing.
Can recall 25V492 make my Macan 4 Electric a lemon in California?
Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.
Recall 25V492000 does not automatically make your Macan 4 Electric a lemon. California's Song-Beverly Act asks two questions: does a warranty defect substantially impair the vehicle's use, value or safety, and did the manufacturer fail to fix it in a reasonable number of tries (Civ. Code 1793.2(d))?
An air bag warning light that keeps coming back after a recall repair is worth documenting. Air bag defects are safety defects, and California law can require fewer repair attempts for them.
A remedy is available. Many vehicles are fixed on the first try. If the problem returns after the recall repair, or the 2024-2025 Porsche Macan 4 Electric has needed other repairs for the same defect, those visits count toward a lemon law claim.
California law presumes a reasonable number of attempts has been made if, within 18 months or 18,000 miles of delivery, the same problem was repaired two or more times for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for any covered defect, or the vehicle was out of service for repairs more than 30 days in total (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Some of these require written notice to the manufacturer. A claim can still succeed outside that window.
An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
In our cases, a recall repair visit counts as a repair attempt, and it's strongest when the owner complained about the problem before the recall came out. A recall shows the defect is real and that enough owners reported it for the manufacturer to issue a fix.
The biggest mistake I see is waiting too long. The mileage offset starts at your first repair visit for the problem, so the sooner you take it in, the better. If the problem comes and goes, take it in when it happens. You can't go back to that date later.
If you get a recall notice, call a lemon law attorney right away. You may have taken the car in for the same problem before and forgotten, or there may be other recalls related to it.
Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320), Founder and Managing Attorney. Quotes lightly edited for clarity. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
Has your Macan 4 Electric been back to the dealer for this problem?
Call 877-536-6620Frequently asked questions about recall 25V492
Is the 25V492000 recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
How do I know if my Macan 4 Electric is part of recall 25V492000?
Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or call a dealer. The VIN is on your registration, insurance card and the lower corner of the windshield.
What if my air bag light stays on after the recall repair?
Go back to the dealer. A warning light that returns means the system may not deploy correctly, and the visit is another repair attempt for a safety defect.
Does a recall mean my car is a lemon?
Not on its own. A lemon law claim depends on whether a covered defect keeps coming back or keeps the vehicle out of service. A recall repair that fails, or repeat visits for the same problem, can support a claim.
What should I keep for a possible lemon law claim?
Keep every repair order, the recall owner letter, your purchase or lease contract, and notes on dates, mileage and symptoms. Make sure each dealer visit is written up, even when the dealer says it cannot find a problem.
Does the recall fixing my car mean I have no case?
Not necessarily. Even if the recall repair fixed it, you may still have a case, and a car that's a year or more old can still qualify.
Do used cars qualify for California lemon law?
We take certified pre-owned, demo and dealer vehicles. Since the California Supreme Court's Rodriguez decision in 2024, ordinary used cars generally do not qualify.
How long does a recall lemon law case take?
Recall-related cases typically resolve in one to three months from your first call. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
What does a lemon law attorney cost?
You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
Sources
- NHTSA recall record 25V492000 (recall report and owner letters are posted there)
- NHTSA complaints and recalls data, accessed October 1, 2026
- California Civil Code 1793.2 and 1793.22
Attorney advertising. America’s Lemon Lawyer is a trade name of Wynn Law Group, APC. Responsible attorney: Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320). This page is general information, not legal advice. America’s Lemon Lawyer is not affiliated with NHTSA or Porsche. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.