Model year 2015 · Porsche

2015 Porsche Macan recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 7 safety recall campaigns for the 2015 Porsche Macan. The most recent was reported on August 30, 2022. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: MACAN, MACAN S, MACAN TURBO.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2015 Porsche Macan, newest first
NHTSA number	Reported	Component
22V656000	August 30, 2022	Exterior Lighting › Headlights
21V131000	March 3, 2021	Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification › Front Passenger
20V077000	February 12, 2020	Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump
17V289000	May 3, 2017	Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump
17V133000	March 2, 2017	Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification
15V717000	October 30, 2015	Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
14V470000	August 1, 2014	Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Power Assist

Systems involved: Fuel System, Gasoline (3) · Air Bags (2) · Exterior Lighting (1) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 22V656000Manufacturer no. ANB4

Exterior Lighting › Headlights

Report received by NHTSA: August 30, 2022
Owner notification: October 28, 2022
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 222,858 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: MACAN S, MACAN TURBO

Defect summary

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."

Safety risk

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 in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 22V656000, filed by Porsche Cars North America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 21V131000Manufacturer no. AMA2

Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification › Front Passenger

Report received by NHTSA: March 3, 2021
Owner notification: October 25, 2021
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 39,547 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: MACAN S, MACAN TURBO

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

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 in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 21V131000, filed by Porsche Cars North America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 20V077000Manufacturer no. ALA2

Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump

Report received by NHTSA: February 12, 2020
Owner notification: April 10, 2020
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 70,117 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: MACAN

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

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 in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 20V077000, filed by Porsche Cars North America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 17V289000Manufacturer no. AH06

Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump

Report received by NHTSA: May 3, 2017
Owner notification: July 19, 2017
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 51,497 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2015 Porsche Macan: March 5, 2014 – May 28, 2015
Model names in the NHTSA record: MACAN S, MACAN TURBO

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

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 in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 17V289000, filed by Porsche Cars North America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 17V133000Manufacturer no. AH02

Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification

Report received by NHTSA: March 2, 2017
Owner notification: June 28, 2017
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 17,871 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2015 Porsche Macan: March 4, 2014 – June 1, 2015
Model names in the NHTSA record: MACAN S, MACAN TURBO

Defect summary

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."

Safety risk

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 in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 17V133000, filed by Porsche Cars North America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 15V717000Manufacturer no. AF06

Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Report received by NHTSA: October 30, 2015
Owner notification: May 4, 2016
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 21,835 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2015 Porsche Macan: March 5, 2014 – June 1, 2015
Model names in the NHTSA record: MACAN S, MACAN TURBO

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

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 in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 15V717000, filed by Porsche Cars North America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 14V470000Manufacturer no. AE02

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Power Assist

Report received by NHTSA: August 1, 2014
Owner notification: January 8, 2015
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 7 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2015 Porsche Macan: March 6, 2014 – April 26, 2014
Model names in the NHTSA record: MACAN

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

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 in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 14V470000, filed by Porsche Cars North America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: August 31, 2022.