2018 Porsche Macan Recalls

NHTSA lists 5 open recalls for the 2018 Porsche Macan. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, however old the vehicle is.

Recall data as of Oct 16, 2026 — NHTSA. For a live answer, run the check yourself, or see the latest recalls.

Electrical System

What's wrong:
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.
Risk:
Failure of the control unit may increase the risk of a crash.
What to do:
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.

NHTSA campaign 18V318000 — quote this at the dealer.Reported May 16, 2018.

Occupant Classification Front Passenger

AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER

What's wrong:
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.
Risk:
The air bag will not deploy during a crash if a front passenger is undetected, increasing the risk of injury.
What to do:
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.

NHTSA campaign 21V131000 — quote this at the dealer.Reported Mar 3, 2021.

Equipment

What's wrong:
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.
Risk:
If the ski bag detaches during a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
What to do:
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.

NHTSA campaign 18V844000 — quote this at the dealer.Reported Nov 28, 2018.

Delivery Fuel Pump

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

What's wrong:
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.
Risk:
Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of a fire.
What to do:
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.

NHTSA campaign 20V077000 — quote this at the dealer.Reported Feb 12, 2020.

Rear/Other Anchorage

SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:ANCHORAGE

What's wrong:
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2016-2020 Macan S, 2017-2020 Macan, 2017 Panamera Turbo, 2018 and 2020 Macan Turbo and Panamera 4, 2018 Macan Sport Edition, Panamera 4 E-Hybrid, and 2019 Panamera 4 Sport Turismo vehicles. The screw that attaches the lower seat belt anchor to the seat frame on the outboard rear seats may not have been tightened properly.
Risk:
An improperly tightened seat belt anchor can detach during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
What to do:
Dealers will replace and tighten the lower rear outboard seat belt anchor screws, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 24, 2023. Owners may contact Porsche's customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is APA9.

NHTSA campaign 23V443000 — quote this at the dealer.Reported Jun 26, 2023.

Owner complaints

35filed with NHTSA · 10 in the last 12 months
Filed by yearpeak 2024
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Air Bags
10
Fuel/Propulsion System
6
Steering
6
Electrical System
5

1 a fire

Reported by owners to NHTSA and not verified. Complaints often surface a problem months before a recall.

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Other Porsche Macan years

Every year links to that vehicle's full recall page.

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Porsche Macan, every year

How recall repairs work

  • Repairs are free at any franchised Porsche dealer — regardless of the vehicle's age or whether you bought it new.
  • Bring the NHTSA campaign number; it's printed on each recall above and on the sheet you can print here.
  • Call ahead: some recalls are announced before parts are available, and the dealer can tell you when yours are in.
  • Your VIN tells the dealer whether your exact vehicle is affected — the free check accepts one and never stores it.

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