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Porsche Fuel System Recalls Address Leaks and Fire Risks
Fuel leakage and the resulting fire risk recur throughout these Porsche notices, but the mechanisms differ by model. Certain 2017-2019 718 Boxster and Cayman variants, plus 2018-2019 GTS versions, have a crossmember that may detach in a crash and possibly cause a fuel leak. Certain 2015-2018 Macan vehicles have potential contact between the fuel-pump service cover and a flow nozzle that can cause cracks. Certain 2019-2020 Cayenne Turbo and specified 2020 Turbo variants have a potentially leaking fuel-line quick connector. The newer notice covers improperly tightened high-pressure fuel-pump fasteners in certain 2024-2026 Panamera and Cayenne vehicles and 2025 Panamera E-Hybrid vehicles.
Warning signs to watch for
- The notices for these recalls do not describe any warning sign an owner would notice.
Can you keep driving? What the notices say
None of the supplied gasoline fuel-system notices instructs owners to stop driving or park outside. The February 2019 notice concerning a possible crash-related fuel leak in 718 models does not tell owners to stop driving. Neither does the February 2020 Macan fuel-pump flange notice or the May 2020 Cayenne Turbo fuel-line quick-connector notice. The September 2025 notice concerning high-pressure fuel-pump fasteners on specified Panamera and Cayenne vehicles also does not tell owners to stop driving.
What the free repair involves
AKA3 secures the crossmember with additional rivets free. ALA4 replaces the fuel line and quick connector free. The 2025 pump-fastener recall provides free connection inspection and tightening, with pump and fuel-line replacement as necessary. The Macan notice describes flange rework or replacement, protective film, and inspection for cracks; its supplied text does not state a charge.
Severity at a glance
| Severity | Recalls |
|---|---|
| critical | 3 |
| high | 1 |
Models affected most
Where owners report fuel system, gasoline problems most
NHTSA owner complaints filed under fuel system, gasoline for the Porsche models and years in this guide. Complaints are unverified reports and are not limited to the recalled defects.
| Vehicle | Fuel system, gasoline complaints |
|---|---|
| 2018 Porsche Macan | 8 |
| 2024 Porsche Cayenne | 1 |
Every recall in this group
| Date | Recall | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2025 | Porsche Cayenne and Panamera fuel pump bolts may leak fuel | critical |
| May 13, 2020 | Porsche Cayenne Turbo Fuel Line May Leak | high |
| Feb 12, 2020 | Porsche Macan Fuel Pump Cover May Crack, Leak Fuel | critical |
| Feb 20, 2019 | Porsche 718 Cayman May Leak Fuel After Crash | critical |
Common questions
Is the 718 fuel-leak recall about a leak during normal driving?
AKA3 describes a crossmember that may detach from the luggage-compartment bracket in a crash, possibly causing a fuel leak. The stated remedy is securing the crossmember with additional rivets, free of charge. The notice does not describe an owner-observable warning sign.
What does Porsche repair under the Macan fuel-pump recall?
The February 2020 notice describes reworking or replacing the fuel-pump flange and applying protective film. It also specifies inspecting the flange and replacing it if cracks are present. The supplied remedy text does not state whether this work is free.
What is the repair for the newer Cayenne and Panamera fuel-pump recall?
The September 2025 notice specifies inspecting and tightening the screw connections securing the high-pressure fuel pump. Dealers replace the high-pressure fuel pump and fuel lines as necessary. That notice explicitly states the remedy is free of charge.
A recall applies only to specific vehicles. Check your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.