7 recalls covering model years 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021. To check whether your vehicle is affected, look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls — a recall may apply only to some vehicles of a given year.
The screw that attaches the lower seat belt anchor to the seat frame on the outboard rear seats may not have been tightened properly. This affects certain Porsche Macan, Macan S, Panamera 4, and Panamera 4 E-Hybrid vehicles, among other Porsche models. Dealers will replace and tighten the lower rear outboard seat belt anchor screws, free of charge.
Some Porsche Macan and Macan S vehicles are missing the caps that cover the screws used to adjust the low-beam headlights. Without these caps in place, the headlights on these vehicles could end up improperly adjusted.
On some Macan models, the screws holding the shock absorbers on the front and rear axle may not have been tightened properly. A failed screw connection can damage the braking system and make the vehicle unstable to drive.
⚠ NHTSA advises: do not drive this vehicle until repaired.
Porsche is recalling certain Macan vehicles because of a problem with the front passenger seat. A sensor mat inside that seat is supposed to tell the car when someone is sitting in the front passenger position. That mat can break down and fail to detect the passenger. Dealers will replace the sensor mat and the seat cushion free of charge, and Porsche has already mailed letters to owners.
On some Porsche Macan vehicles, a cover on the fuel pump can rub against a nozzle on the fuel pump's filter flange. This contact may wear cracks into the flange over time, letting fuel leak out. A fuel leak on its own is one thing, but if it happens near something that could spark or ignite it, the leaking fuel raises the chance of a fire starting in the vehicle.
Porsche is recalling certain Cayenne and Macan models that were built with the optional ski bag. The strap that fastens the ski bag may have been sewn with the wrong thread. The seams on the strap can then tear, leaving the ski bag unsecured in a crash. Dealers will replace the ski bags at no charge. Porsche began this recall on January 10, 2019, and is notifying owners.
Porsche is recalling certain 2018 Macan S and Macan vehicles. These vehicles have a control unit that may fail. If it fails, it can prevent important safety features from working properly, such as alerts shown on the driver's display. It may also affect how well the vehicle can be driven, and it could affect certain systems after a crash has occurred.
Recalls and NHTSA owner complaints for each model year, side by side. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and better-selling or older years naturally collect more — read this as a record, not a ranking.
| Model year | Recalls | High / critical | Do-not-drive / park-outside | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 34 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 19 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 25 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
NHTSA lists 7 safety recalls covering the 2018–2021 Porsche Macan. 5 of them are rated high or critical on this site. The most recent is "Porsche Rear Seat Belt Anchors May Not Be Tight" (NHTSA campaign 23V443000), reported Jun 26, 2023.
The 2018 Porsche Macan has the most, with 5 recalls. The 2019 model year has the fewest of the years we cover, with 1. Newer model years have had less time to collect recalls, so a low count on a recent year is not a guarantee.
Yes. 1 Porsche Macan recall carries a do-not-drive or park-outside advisory from NHTSA: Porsche Macan Suspension Screws May Loosen (21V224000). These apply only to the affected vehicles, so check your VIN.
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall often applies to only some vehicles of a model year, and the VIN lookup shows the ones still unrepaired on your car. Recall repairs are free at any franchised Porsche dealer, including for second owners.
Recalls and complaint record for one model year at a time: