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Buying a used 2018 Porsche Macan S? Check these 5 recalls first
The recall list leans toward restraints and lighting: a passenger airbag that may not deploy and loose rear seat belt anchors are the serious items, followed by a control unit failure that can disable alerts, a ski bag strap that may tear, and headlights missing caps that can be knocked off-aim. NHTSA shows only 1 unverified owner complaint, filed under engine, with no crashes, fires or injuries — an unusually quiet complaint record for the year.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Confirm by VIN that the passenger airbag and rear seat belt anchor recalls were completed.
- Pull firmly on the rear belt anchors and watch the passenger airbag status light.
- Check headlight aim after dark and that the headlight caps are in place.
- Open recalls are repaired free at any Porsche dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2018 Porsche Macan S
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Porsche Macan Passenger Airbag May Not Deploy | AIR Bags | high |
| Porsche Macan and Panamera Rear Seat Belt Anchors Loose | Seat Belts | high |
| Porsche Macan control unit failure may disable alerts | Electrical System | medium |
| Porsche Cayenne and Macan ski bag strap may tear | Equipment | low |
| Porsche Macan headlights missing caps, can be knocked off-aim | Exterior Lighting | low |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
1 complaints filed for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1 | None found |