Model year 2017 · Porsche

2017 Porsche Macan recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 7 safety recall campaigns for the 2017 Porsche Macan. The most recent was reported on June 26, 2023. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: MACAN, MACAN GTS, MACAN S, MACAN TURBO.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2017 Porsche Macan, newest first
NHTSA number	Reported	Component
23V443000	June 26, 2023	Seat Belts › Rear/Other › Anchorage
21V131000	March 3, 2021	Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification › Front Passenger
20V077000	February 12, 2020	Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump
18V844000	November 28, 2018	Equipment
17V289000	May 3, 2017	Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump
17V133000	March 2, 2017	Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification
16V680000	September 20, 2016	Suspension › Front

Systems involved: Air Bags (2) · Fuel System, Gasoline (2) · Equipment (1) · Seat Belts (1) · Suspension (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 23V443000Manufacturer no. APA9

Seat Belts › Rear/Other › Anchorage

Report received by NHTSA: June 26, 2023
Owner notification: August 14, 2023
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 37 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: MACAN, MACAN S

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

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

Remedy

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 23V443000, filed by Porsche Cars North America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 21V131000Manufacturer no. AMA2

Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification › Front Passenger

Report received by NHTSA: March 3, 2021
Owner notification: October 25, 2021
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 39,547 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: MACAN, MACAN GTS, MACAN S, MACAN TURBO

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

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

Remedy

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 21V131000, filed by Porsche Cars North America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 20V077000Manufacturer no. ALA2

Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump

Report received by NHTSA: February 12, 2020
Owner notification: April 10, 2020
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 70,117 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: MACAN

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

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

Remedy

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 20V077000, filed by Porsche Cars North America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 18V844000Manufacturer no. AJ12

Equipment

Report received by NHTSA: November 28, 2018
Owner notification: January 10, 2019
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 142 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2017 Porsche Macan: February 9, 2017 – May 29, 2017
Model names in the NHTSA record: MACAN, MACAN GTS, MACAN S, MACAN TURBO

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

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

Remedy

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 18V844000, filed by Porsche Cars North America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 17V289000Manufacturer no. AH06

Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump

Report received by NHTSA: May 3, 2017
Owner notification: July 19, 2017
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 51,497 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2017 Porsche Macan: October 20, 2015 – April 14, 2017
Model names in the NHTSA record: MACAN, MACAN GTS, MACAN S, MACAN TURBO

Defect summary

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Macan S and Macan Turbo vehicles, and 2017 Macan, Macan Turbo with the Performance Package, and Macan GTS vehicles. The fuel pump flange on the affected vehicles may crack, allowing fuel to leak.

Safety risk

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the flanges, replacing any that are cracked. Flanges that aren't cracked will have a protective film applied. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on July 19, 2017. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AH06.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 17V289000, filed by Porsche Cars North America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 17V133000Manufacturer no. AH02

Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification

Report received by NHTSA: March 2, 2017
Owner notification: June 28, 2017
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 17,871 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2017 Porsche Macan: October 20, 2015 – October 20, 2015
Model names in the NHTSA record: MACAN GTS

Defect summary

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Macan S and Macan Turbo and 2017 Macan GTS vehicles. The passenger occupant detection sensor mat may fail in the front passenger seat, deactivating the front passenger air bag. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Safety risk

In the event of a crash, if the front passenger air bag does not deploy as intended, the front passenger has an increased risk of injury.

Remedy

Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the sensor mat and seat cushion, free of charge. The recall began June 28, 2017. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AH02.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 17V133000, filed by Porsche Cars North America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 16V680000Manufacturer no. AG06

Suspension › Front

Report received by NHTSA: September 20, 2016
Owner notification: November 7, 2016
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 243 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2017 Porsche Macan: July 30, 2016 – August 5, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record: MACAN

Defect summary

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain model year 2017 Macan, Macan S, Macan GTS, and Macan Turbo vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the anti-rollbar connecting links may move out of position allowing the vehicle to oversteer in certain driving conditions.

Safety risk

Vehicle oversteer may lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and as necessary, replace the front anti-rollbar links, free of charge. The recall began January 2017. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AG06.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 16V680000, filed by Porsche Cars North America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: June 26, 2023.