Porsche recalled the Panamera in India due to an airbag problem

A voluntary recall of 158 Panamera vehicles (model codes YAA/YAB) sold in India has been issued by Porsche. The vehicles were produced from July 19, 2023, to September 2, 2025.

The cause was discovered to be "incorrectly assigned cabling for the crash sensors in the door trim panel," which is the wiring between the air-bag control unit and the door-trim crash sensors. This flaw could cause the side air bag to deploy later than it should in an accident, raising the possibility of injuries.

What vehicles are impacted?

Panamera (YAA/YAB) model.
Build time frame: July 19, 2023, to September 2, 2025, in India.
According to the Indian trade association Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), there are 158 units in India.
Global link: A comparable recall of 142 Panamera units in Australia due to the identical wiring/air-bag delay defect preceded the recall in India.

What owners must do

It is anticipated that Porsche India would make direct contact with the owners of the impacted vehicles to extend an invitation to take corrective measures. Additionally, owners can check if their specific vehicle is impacted by entering their VIN on the Porsche recall website (recall.porsche.com).

Owners should drive carefully while the repair is being made, and they should schedule the repair as soon as possible at an authorized Porsche service center.

Why is it important

Delays in side-airbag deployment can raise the risk of harm in a side-impact collision. Airbags are essential safety equipment. The sensor signal may arrive at the airbag control unit more slowly than planned due to the wiring misassignment. Therefore, rather than being a small annoyance, the flaw poses a major safety risk.

A recall like this might undermine consumer confidence in premium vehicles like the Panamera, which are expensive and have high performance and safety standards. However, from a customer-care standpoint, it should be comforting that Porsche has voluntarily issued the recall and is reaching out to owners.