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2016 Porsche Macan recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 6 safety recall campaigns for the 2016 Porsche Macan. The most recent was reported on June 26, 2023. 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 2016 Porsche Macan, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
23V443000June 26, 2023Seat Belts › Rear/Other › Anchorage
21V131000March 3, 2021Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification › Front Passenger
20V077000February 12, 2020Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump
17V289000May 3, 2017Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump
17V133000March 2, 2017Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification
15V717000October 30, 2015Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Systems involved: Fuel System, Gasoline (3) · Air Bags (2) · Seat Belts (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 23V443000Manufacturer no. APA9

Seat Belts › Rear/Other › Anchorage

Report received by NHTSA
June 26, 2023
Owner notification
August 14, 2023
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
37 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
MACAN S

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

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 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 23V443000, 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 2016 Porsche Macan
May 22, 2015 – January 21, 2016
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 2016 Porsche Macan
May 22, 2015 – October 15, 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 2016 Porsche Macan
May 22, 2015 – October 27, 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

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: June 26, 2023.