Porsche Macan recalls

26 official safety recalls for the Porsche Macan from NHTSA (United States), DVSA (United Kingdom) and the EU Safety Gate, newest first. Recall repairs are normally free at the maker’s dealers.

Whether your car is affected and still needs the repair depends on its VIN or registration. Check it on the official site for your country:

United States: nhtsa.gov/recalls
United Kingdom: check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk

Front seat airbag screws may be loose
Reported August 13, 2025Model years 2024–2025DVSA recall R/2025/3282 vehicles affected
Front seat airbags may not be properly secured to the seat backrest, so they may not deploy or restrain occupants as intended in a crash, increasing injury risk. The screw connections will be checked and reworked if needed.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
ASA7 Recall Campaign / Stop Delivery â Check screw connection for airbag in front seats and rework if necessary
Defect
On the affected vehicles it is possible that during the production process the airbags in the front seats were not fastened to the seat backrest in accordance with specifications.If this is the case proper deployment and thus the retention effect of the airbag cannot be ensured in the event of an accident. This can increase the risk of injury to the occupants.
Remedy
The screw connection of the airbags in the front seats of the affected vehicles must be checked and reworked depending on the test result.
Front seat airbags may not deploy properly
Reported July 28, 2025Model years 2024–2025NHTSA campaign 25V4920003 vehicles affected
Front seat airbags may not be secured properly to the backrest frame, preventing correct deployment or allowing loose parts to enter the vehicle and cause injury. Dealers will inspect and repair the backrest frame screws as necessary, free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Defect
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Macan 4 Electric vehicles. The front seat air bags may be improperly secured to the backrest frame, which can prevent the air bags from deploying properly.
Consequence
An improper air bag deployment can increase the risk of injury during a crash. In addition, an improperly secured air bag may project loose components into the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and repair the backrest frame screws as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on September 26, 2025. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ASA7.
Passenger airbag may not provide full protection
Reported May 9, 2025Model years 2024–2025DVSA recall R/2025/16818 vehicles affected
A component deviation may impair the passenger airbag's protective effect in a crash that triggers the restraint systems. The passenger airbag unit will be replaced.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
ASA5 Stop Delivery Safety Recall - Replacing passengerâs airbag unit
Defect
During regular conformity of production tests by the supplier a deviation at a component of the passengerâs airbag unit has been identified. As a result of this deviation the full protective effect of the passengerâs airbag may be impaired in the event of an accident triggering the restraint systems.
Remedy
To ensure the full protective effect the passengerâs airbag unit of all affected vehicles must be replaced.
Rearview camera image may be blurry or missing
Reported April 8, 2025Model years 2024–2025NHTSA campaign 25V2200008,571 vehicles affected
The rearview camera may show a blurry image or fail to display, reducing visibility behind the vehicle and increasing crash risk. Dealers will update the control unit software, inspect the camera and replace it as needed, free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
Defect
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Macan Electric vehicles. The rearview camera may show a blurry image or fail to display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Consequence
A rearview camera that does not display an image decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the control unit software, inspect, and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 23, 2025. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ASA3.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1- 888-275-9171) or go to www.safercar.gov.
Engine control unit may have incorrect software
Reported December 1, 2024Model years 2013–2018DVSA recall R/2025/06429 vehicles affected
The engine control unit may have the wrong software version. Its software will be checked and updated to the correct version if necessary.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
ARC3 Recall campaign - Re-programming DME control unit
Defect
The software version of the engine control unit does not correspond to the software version that should be on the vehicle.
Remedy
Review the software version of the engine control unit and if necessary update it to the correct software version.
Headlights may be excessively bright
Reported November 25, 2024Model years 2024–2025NHTSA campaign 24V8890002,941 vehicles affected
The headlights may exceed the maximum light output and impair other drivers' vision, increasing crash risk. Dealers will reprogram the headlight control software, free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
Defect
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Macan Electric vehicles. The headlights may be too bright and exceed the maximum light output, which may adversely affect the vision of drivers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Consequence
Headlights that are excessively bright can reduce visibility for oncoming drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will reprogram the headlight control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 23, 2025. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ARC5.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.
Rear seat belt mount connection may be incorrect
Reported July 12, 2023Model years 2014–2023DVSA recall R/2023/2136 vehicles affected
A rear seat belt mount connection may not meet specifications. The connection will be replaced.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
On the affected vehicles it is possible that the screw connection of the seat belt mount to the rear left and/or right seat was not carried out in accordance with the specifications.
Defect
On the affected vehicles it is possible that the screw connection of the seat belt mount to the rear left and/or right seat was not carried out in accordance with the specifications.
Remedy
The screw connection of the seat belt mount to the rear left and/or right seat must be replaced.
Rear seat belt anchor screw may be loose
Reported June 26, 2023Model years 2016–2020NHTSA campaign 23V44300037 vehicles affected
A lower rear seat belt anchor screw may not be tightened properly and could detach in a crash, increasing injury risk. Dealers will replace and tighten the anchor screws free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:ANCHORAGE
Defect
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.
Consequence
An improperly tightened seat belt anchor can detach during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Production software parameters may differ from approval settings
Reported October 27, 2022Model years 2014–2018DVSA recall R/2022/3158,114 vehicles affected
Some software parameters used in Type Approval were not used in production. The text says there are no indications this affects safety or declared fuel consumption and CO2 emissions values. The software will be updated.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
On affected vehicles certain software parameters used in Type Approval were not used in production. There are no indications the deviations affect safety and declared fuel consumption and CO2 emissions values.
Defect
On affected vehicles certain software parameters used in Type Approval were not used in production. There are no indications the deviations affect safety and declared fuel consumption and CO2 emissions values.
Remedy
Update software.
Headlight adjustment screw caps may be missing
Reported August 30, 2022Model years 2015–2020NHTSA campaign 22V656000222,858 vehicles affected
Missing caps on the low-beam headlight adjustment screws may allow improper adjustment. The lights may not illuminate the road properly or may glare oncoming drivers, increasing crash risk. Dealers will inspect and install missing caps free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Defect
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2003-2020 Porsche Macan, Cayenne, Panamera, and Cayman S, 2001-2004 Boxster, Boxster S, 2004 Boxster 50 JAHRE SPYDER 550 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of all affected models and model years. The caps that cover the low-beam headlight horizontal adjustment screws are missing, which can allow the headlights to be improperly adjusted. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Consequence
Improperly adjusted headlights may not illuminate the road properly, or cause a glare to oncoming drivers, which can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the headlights for sealing caps and install missing caps as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 28, 2022. Owners may contact Porsche's customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ANB4.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Shock absorber fasteners may be over-tightened
Reported April 16, 2021Model years 2021DVSA recall R/2021/1274 vehicles affected
Some shock absorber fasteners may have been tightened repeatedly. The affected screws will be replaced and tightened to specification; front axle mounting saddles will also be replaced where affected.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
INDIVIDUAL SCREW CONNECTIONS OF THE SHOCK ABSORBERS ON THE FRONT AND REAR AXLE MAY HAVE BEEN IMPERMISSIBLY TIGHTENED SEVERAL TIMES
Defect
Individual screw connections of the shock absorbers on the front axle and rear axle may have been impermissibly tightened several times.
Remedy
The affected fastening screws must be replaced and tightened according to the original specifications. On vehicles where the front axle is affected the mounting saddles must also be replaced.
Shock absorber connections may not be tight
Reported March 31, 2021Model years 2021NHTSA campaign 21V22400010 vehicles affected
Do not drive: the maker advises not to drive affected vehicles until they are repaired.
Loose shock absorber screw connections may damage the braking system, cause driving instability or lead to loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will rework and tighten the connections free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER
Defect
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2021 Porsche Macan, Macan S, Macan GTS, and Macan Turbo vehicles. The screw connection on the shock absorbers of the front and rear axle might not be tightened properly.
Consequence
A failed screw connection may cause damage to the braking system, driving instability, and the potential loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the remedy has been performed. Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will rework and tighten the screw connections, free of charge. Owners may contact Porsche's customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AMA8.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Passenger seat occupancy detection may not meet standards
Reported March 17, 2021Model years 2014–2017DVSA recall R/2021/094EU Safety Gate A11/00081/211 vehicle affected
The passenger seat occupancy detection system does not meet the required standard. The sensor mats will be replaced.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
THE PASSENGER SEAT OCCUPANCY DETECTION SYSTEM DOES NOT CURRENTLY MEET THE REQUIRED STANDARD
Defect
The passenger seat occupancy detection system does not currently meet the required standard.
Remedy
The passenger seat occupancy detection sensor mats must be replaced.
Passenger occupancy sensor may fail to detect a passenger
Reported March 3, 2021Model years 2015–2018NHTSA campaign 21V13100039,547 vehicles affected
The front passenger seat sensor mat may degrade and fail to detect a passenger, so the airbag may not deploy in a crash, increasing injury risk. Dealers will replace the sensor mat and seat cushion free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER
Defect
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.
Consequence
The air bag will not deploy during a crash if a front passenger is undetected, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Fuel pump pipe may be damaged by service cover
Reported March 5, 2020Model years 2013–2018DVSA recall R/2020/046EU Safety Gate A12/01402/217,374 vehicles affected
The fuel pump connection pipe may contact the service cover and become damaged. The bottom of the service cover will be reworked.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
BOTTOM SIDE OF FUEL PUMP SERVI CE COVER MAY GET INTO CONTACT WITH CONNECTION PIPE OF THE FUEL PUMP
Defect
The fuel pump connection pipe may come into contact with the fuel pump service cover and become damaged
Remedy
Re-work the bottom of the service cover
Fuel pump flange may crack and leak
Reported February 12, 2020Model years 2015–2018NHTSA campaign 20V07700070,117 vehicles affected
Contact between the service cover and fuel pump flange may cause cracks and a fuel leak, increasing fire risk if there is an ignition source. The fuel pump will be reworked or replaced and given protective film; the flange will be inspected and replaced if cracked.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Defect
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.
Consequence
Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Ski bag seams may tear
Reported November 28, 2018Model years 2017–2018NHTSA campaign 18V844000142 vehicles affected
Incorrect thread may cause the ski bag fastening strap seams to tear, leaving the bag unsecured in a crash and increasing injury risk. Dealers will replace the ski bags free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
EQUIPMENT
Defect
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.
Consequence
If the ski bag detaches during a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Control unit may fail
Reported May 16, 2018Model years 2018NHTSA campaign 18V3180003 vehicles affected
A control unit may fail, preventing safety alerts and possibly impairing drivability and post-crash functions, increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will replace the affected control unit free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Defect
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.
Consequence
Failure of the control unit may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Fuel pump flange may crack and leak fuel
Reported May 3, 2017Model years 2015–2017NHTSA campaign 17V28900051,497 vehicles affected
The fuel pump flange may crack and allow fuel to leak, increasing fire risk if the fuel reaches an ignition source. Dealers will inspect the flange, replace cracked ones and apply protective film to those without cracks, free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Defect
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Macan S and Macan Turbo vehicles, and 2017 Macan, Macan Turbo with the Performance Package, and Macan GTS vehicles. The fuel pump flange on the affected vehicles may crack, allowing fuel to leak.
Consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the flanges, replacing any that are cracked. Flanges that aren't cracked will have a protective film applied. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on July 19, 2017. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AH06.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Passenger airbags may be deactivated
Reported March 20, 2017Model years 2014–2015DVSA recall R/2017/1122 vehicles affected
A seat occupancy sensor may not meet the correct standard, causing the passenger airbags to be deactivated. The sensor mat will be replaced.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAGS MAY BE DEACTIVATED
Defect
The seat occupancy detector system may not be to the correct standard and the passenger's airbags may be deactivated
Remedy
On affected vehicle replace the sensor mat.
Passenger airbag may be deactivated
Reported March 2, 2017Model years 2015–2017NHTSA campaign 17V13300017,871 vehicles affected
The front passenger seat occupant detection sensor mat may fail and deactivate the passenger airbag, increasing injury risk in a crash. Dealers will replace the sensor mat and seat cushion free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
Defect
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Macan S and Macan Turbo and 2017 Macan GTS vehicles. The passenger occupant detection sensor mat may fail in the front passenger seat, deactivating the front passenger air bag. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Consequence
In the event of a crash, if the front passenger air bag does not deploy as intended, the front passenger has an increased risk of injury.
Remedy
Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the sensor mat and seat cushion, free of charge. The recall began June 28, 2017. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AH02.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Front anti-rollbar links may move out of position
Reported September 20, 2016Model years 2017NHTSA campaign 16V680000243 vehicles affected
The front anti-rollbar links may move out of position, causing oversteer in some driving conditions and possibly loss of control. Dealers will inspect and replace the links as needed free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Defect
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain model year 2017 Macan, Macan S, Macan GTS, and Macan Turbo vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the anti-rollbar connecting links may move out of position allowing the vehicle to oversteer in certain driving conditions.
Consequence
Vehicle oversteer may lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and as necessary, replace the front anti-rollbar links, free of charge. The recall began January 2017. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AG06.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Low-pressure fuel line may leak
Reported November 2, 2015Model years 2014–2015DVSA recall R/2015/2121,198 vehicles affected
Fuel may leak from the low-pressure fuel line connector, creating a perceived risk of fire. The low-pressure fuel line will be replaced.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
FUEL MAY LEAK
Defect
Fuel may leak from the low pressure fuel line connector. A very small number of reports where the occupants noticed a smell of fuel have prompted the recall. There is a theoretical/perceived risk of fire.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the low pressure fuel line.
Engine compartment fuel line may leak
Reported October 30, 2015Model years 2015–2016NHTSA campaign 15V71700021,835 vehicles affected
The low pressure fuel line in the engine compartment may leak. Fuel exposed to an ignition source can cause a fire. Dealers will install an improved fuel line free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Macan S vehicles manufactured March 27, 2014, to October 27, 2015, and 2015-2016 Macan Turbo vehicles manufactured March 5, 2014, to October 27, 2015. The affected vehicles have a low pressure fuel line in the engine compartment that may leak.
Consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will install an improved low pressure fuel line, free of charge. Parts are not currently available. Porsche mailed an interim notification to owners on November 9, 2015 and will mail a second notice when parts are available. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AF06.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Brake booster may lose vacuum
Reported August 1, 2014Model years 2015NHTSA campaign 14V4700007 vehicles affected
A brake booster damaged during installation may lose vacuum when the brakes are applied, reducing brake assistance and increasing crash risk. Dealers will inspect and replace the booster as needed free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST
Defect
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain model year 2015 Macan vehicles manufactured March 6, 2014, to April 26, 2014. During manufacturing, the brake booster may have been damaged during installation.
Consequence
If the brake booster was damaged during installation, the vacuum in the brake booster may drop when the brakes are actuated, resulting in a reduced brake force boost, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the brake booster, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 29, 2014. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-545-8039. Porsche's number for this recall is AE02.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Brake servo damage may require more pedal force
Reported May 28, 2014Model years 2014DVSA recall R/2014/064196 vehicles affected
The brake servo may have been damaged during installation, reducing pedal assistance and requiring more force to stop the vehicle. The servo will be checked and replaced if necessary.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
DRIVER MAY NEED TO SUPPLY MORE PEDAL FORCE THAN EXPECTED TO STOP THE VEHICLE
Defect
The brake servo may have been damaged during installation which would result in reduced pedal assistance whilst the brakes will still function more pedal force will be required to stop the vehicle.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check the servo and where necessary replace the servo.

Sources: NHTSA (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), DVSA (UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) and the EU Safety Gate (European Commission) recall data. Each recall covers vehicles sold in that market; models sold elsewhere may differ.

Back to the Porsche Macan

Front seat airbag screws may be loose

Front seat airbags may not deploy properly

Passenger airbag may not provide full protection

Rearview camera image may be blurry or missing

Engine control unit may have incorrect software

Headlights may be excessively bright

Rear seat belt mount connection may be incorrect

Rear seat belt anchor screw may be loose

Production software parameters may differ from approval settings

Headlight adjustment screw caps may be missing

Shock absorber fasteners may be over-tightened

Shock absorber connections may not be tight

Passenger seat occupancy detection may not meet standards

Passenger occupancy sensor may fail to detect a passenger

Fuel pump pipe may be damaged by service cover

Fuel pump flange may crack and leak

Ski bag seams may tear

Control unit may fail

Fuel pump flange may crack and leak fuel

Passenger airbags may be deactivated

Passenger airbag may be deactivated

Front anti-rollbar links may move out of position

Low-pressure fuel line may leak

Engine compartment fuel line may leak

Brake booster may lose vacuum

Brake servo damage may require more pedal force