2018 PORSCHE Macan Recalls

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Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2018 Porsche Macan S and Macan vehicles. These vehicles have a control unit that may fail and prevent safety-related functions such as driver display alerts and possibly impair drivability and post-crash functions.

NHTSA 18V318000

Report Date

16/05/2018

Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Manufacturer

Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

Consequence: Failure of the control unit may increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy / Corrective Action

Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected control unit, free of charge. The recall began July 27, 2018. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AJ05.

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Macan, Macan Turbo Kits, Macan GTS, 2015-2018 Macan S, and Macan Turbo vehicles. The front passenger seat occupancy sensor mat may degrade and fail to detect a passenger in the front seat.

NHTSA 21V131000

Report Date

03/03/2021

Component

AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER

Manufacturer

Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

Consequence: The air bag will not deploy during a crash if a front passenger is undetected, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy / Corrective Action

Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the sensor mat and seat cushion, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 25, 2021. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AMA2.

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2017 Porsche Cayenne Turbo S, Cayenne Turbo, Cayenne Plug-in Hybrid, Cayenne GTS, Cayenne Plug-in Hybrid Platinum Edition, Macan Turbo and Macan GTS vehicles, 2017-2018 Cayenne S, Macan, Cayenne Platinum Edition and Macan S vehicles and 2018 Cayenne vehicles equipped with the optional ski bag. The ski bag fastening strap may have been sewn with incorrect thread, possibly resulting in the strap seams tearing and the ski bag being unsecured in the event of a crash.

NHTSA 18V844000

Report Date

28/11/2018

Component

EQUIPMENT

Manufacturer

Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

Consequence: If the ski bag detaches during a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy / Corrective Action

Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ski bags, free of charge. The recall began January 10, 2019. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AJ12.

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Macan vehicles. The fuel pump service cover may contact the flow nozzle on the filter flange of the fuel pump, potentially causing cracks and a fuel leak.

NHTSA 20V077000

Report Date

12/02/2020

Component

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Manufacturer

Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

Consequence: Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy / Corrective Action

Porsche will rework or replace and apply a protective film to the fuel pump flange. in addition, the fuel pump flange will be inspected and replaced if cracks are present. The recall began April 10, 2020. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ALA2.

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2016-2020 Macan S, 2017-2020 Macan, 2017 Panamera Turbo, 2018 and 2020 Macan Turbo and Panamera 4, 2018 Macan Sport Edition, Panamera 4 E-Hybrid, and 2019 Panamera 4 Sport Turismo vehicles. The screw that attaches the lower seat belt anchor to the seat frame on the outboard rear seats may not have been tightened properly.

NHTSA 23V443000

Report Date

26/06/2023

Component

SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:ANCHORAGE

Manufacturer

Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

Consequence: An improperly tightened seat belt anchor can detach during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy / Corrective Action

Dealers will replace and tighten the lower rear outboard seat belt anchor screws, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 24, 2023. Owners may contact Porsche's customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is APA9.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many recalls does the 2018 PORSCHE Macan have?

The 2018 PORSCHE Macan currently has 5 recalls according to NHTSA records. All recall information is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration database.

Are 2018 PORSCHE Macan recalls free to fix?

Yes! All safety recalls for 2018 PORSCHE Macan vehicles must be repaired free of charge by authorized dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. Contact your local PORSCHE dealer to schedule a recall repair.

How do I check if my 2018 PORSCHE Macan has open recalls?

You can check for open recalls by entering your VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) in our VIN decoder tool. The 17-character VIN can be found on your vehicle registration, insurance card, or on the driver's side dashboard visible through the windshield.

Where can I find my 2018 PORSCHE Macan VIN number?

Your 2018 PORSCHE Macan VIN is located in 4 places: (1) Dashboard near windshield on driver's side, (2) Driver's door jamb sticker, (3) Engine bay, (4) Vehicle registration and insurance documents.

What should I do if my 2018 PORSCHE Macan has a recall?

Contact your nearest PORSCHE dealership immediately to schedule a free recall repair. Bring your vehicle registration or VIN number. All safety recalls must be fixed free of charge by the manufacturer, regardless of vehicle age or mileage.

Are NHTSA recalls mandatory to fix on 2018 PORSCHE Macan?

While not legally required for vehicle owners to fix recalls, it's strongly recommended for safety. However, dealerships and manufacturers must offer free repairs for all official NHTSA recalls on 2018 PORSCHE Macan vehicles.