2018 Porsche Macan Recalls

2018 PORSCHE MACAN

Report Date:

March 03, 2021

Campaign Number:

21V131000

Component:

AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER

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.

Consequence Summary:

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

Corrective Summary:

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.

2018 PORSCHE MACAN

Report Date:

February 12, 2020

Campaign Number:

20V077000

Component:

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

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.

Consequence Summary:

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

Corrective Summary:

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.

2018 PORSCHE MACAN

Report Date:

November 28, 2018

Campaign Number:

18V844000

Component:

EQUIPMENT

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.

Consequence Summary:

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

Corrective Summary:

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.

2018 PORSCHE MACAN

Report Date:

May 16, 2018

Campaign Number:

18V318000

Component:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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.

Consequence Summary:

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

Corrective Summary:

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.