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2018 Porsche Macan recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 6 safety recall campaigns for the 2018 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 SPORT EDITION, MACAN TURBO.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2018 Porsche Macan, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
23V443000June 26, 2023Seat Belts › Rear/Other › Anchorage
22V656000August 30, 2022Exterior Lighting › Headlights
21V131000March 3, 2021Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification › Front Passenger
20V077000February 12, 2020Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump
18V844000November 28, 2018Equipment
18V318000May 16, 2018Electrical System

Systems involved: Air Bags (1) · Electrical System (1) · Equipment (1) · Exterior Lighting (1) · Fuel System, Gasoline (1) · Seat Belts (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, MACAN SPORT EDITION, MACAN TURBO

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 22V656000Manufacturer no. ANB4

Exterior Lighting › Headlights

Report received by NHTSA
August 30, 2022
Owner notification
October 28, 2022
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
222,858 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
MACAN S

Defect summary

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2003-2020 Porsche Macan, Cayenne, Panamera, and Cayman S, 2001-2004 Boxster, Boxster S, 2004 Boxster 50 JAHRE SPYDER 550 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of all affected models and model years. The caps that cover the low-beam headlight horizontal adjustment screws are missing, which can allow the headlights to be improperly adjusted. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Safety risk

Improperly adjusted headlights may not illuminate the road properly, or cause a glare to oncoming drivers, which can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the headlights for sealing caps and install missing caps as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 28, 2022. Owners may contact Porsche's customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ANB4.

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 22V656000, 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 2018 Porsche Macan
June 20, 2017 – March 23, 2018
Model names in the NHTSA record
MACAN, MACAN S

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 18V318000Manufacturer no. AJ05

Electrical System

Report received by NHTSA
May 16, 2018
Owner notification
July 27, 2018
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
3 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 Porsche Macan
January 22, 2018 – January 22, 2018
Model names in the NHTSA record
MACAN, MACAN S

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

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

Remedy

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.

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 18V318000, 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.