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Buying a used 2018 Porsche Macan? Check these 5 recalls first

5 NHTSA recalls · 34 owner complaints on file

The 2018 Macan has 5 recalls, led by a fuel pump cover that may crack and leak fuel. Other campaigns address control unit failure, a front passenger seat sensor, rear seat belt anchors, and a ski bag strap. Its 34 NHTSA owner complaints are unverified reports, including 10 air bag, 6 steering, 5 fuel/propulsion system, and 5 electrical system reports. The record lists 1 fire, without establishing a connection to the fuel leak recall.

Before you buy

1. 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.
2. Verify fuel pump cover recall completion and request a leak inspection.
3. Confirm seat sensor, rear belt anchor, and ski bag strap repairs.
4. Request control unit repair records and ask about steering or electrical faults.
5. 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

What owners have reported to NHTSA

34 complaints filed for this model year, including 0 mentioning a crash, 1 a fire and 0 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.

When the complaints were filed

Complaints by the year they reached NHTSA. The current year is incomplete, and counts usually fall as fewer of these cars stay on the road.

Other model years

• 2020
• All Macan recalls