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2016 Porsche Macan S Recalls & Complaints

The 2016 Porsche Macan S has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 5 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Porsche dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2016 Porsche Macan S. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2016 Porsche Macan S owner complaints

Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Porsche Macan S, describing incidents dated May 24, 2017 to October 15, 2025.

Most-cited components

  • Air Bags 3 complaints
  • Electrical System 2 complaints
  • Seat Belts 1 complaint
  • Steering 1 complaint

Of the 5 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash; across all 5 complaints, owners report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

  • ODI #11693578 · Filed

    Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2016 Porsche Macan S with approximately 130,000 miles on the odometer. The contact later obtained a Carfax report on the vehicle and discovered that the last odometer reading was at 190,000. The vehicle was a private dealer sale. The seller was contacted…

  • ODI #11605086 · Filed

    The contact owns a 2016 Porsche Macan S. The contact stated that the passenger's side seat failed to detect while the seat was occupied. The air bag off warning light was illuminated, and the passenger's side seat belt failed to chime while the seat belt was not buckled. The vehicle was not…

  • ODI #11423813 · Filed

    Takata recall. The contact owns a 2016 Porsche Macan S. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 21V131000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer and it was confirmed that the part was not available. The…

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NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2016 Porsche Macan S in 1 investigation. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.

Open and recently closed NHTSA defect investigations

Seat Belt Anchor May Detach from Seat

NHTSA #23V443000 · Seat Belts — Rear/Other — Anchorage · NHTSA notice

Reported June 26, 2023 · Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

Potentially affected: 37 vehicles

Repair completion: 91.89% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Porsche campaign APA9 · Owners notified August 14, 2023

Defect description

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 consequence

An improperly tightened seat belt anchor can detach during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Manufacturer 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.

Front Passenger Seat Occupancy Sensor Mat May Fail

NHTSA #21V131000 · Air Bags — Sensor — Occupant Classification — Front Passenger · NHTSA notice

Reported March 3, 2021 · Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

Potentially affected: 39,547 vehicles

Repair completion: 84.34% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Porsche campaign AMA2 · Owners notified October 25, 2021

Defect description

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 consequence

The air bag will not deploy during a crash if a front passenger is undetected, increasing the risk of injury.

Manufacturer 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 Flange May Crack Causing Fuel Leak

NHTSA #17V289000 · Fuel System, Gasoline — Delivery — Fuel Pump · NHTSA notice

Reported May 3, 2017 · Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

Potentially affected: 51,497 vehicles

Repair completion: 94.03% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Porsche campaign AH06 · Owners notified July 19, 2017 · Vehicles built May 22, 2015 – January 21, 2016 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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 consequence

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer 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.

Front Passenger Air Bag may not Deploy/FMVSS 208

NHTSA #17V133000 · Air Bags — Sensor — Occupant Classification · NHTSA notice

Reported March 2, 2017 · Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

Potentially affected: 17,871 vehicles

Repair completion: 82.8% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Porsche campaign AH02 · Owners notified June 28, 2017 · Vehicles built May 22, 2015 – October 15, 2015 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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 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.

Manufacturer 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.

Leak from Low Pressure Fuel Line

NHTSA #15V717000 · Fuel System, Gasoline — Delivery — Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings · NHTSA notice

Reported October 30, 2015 · Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

Potentially affected: 21,835 vehicles

Repair completion: 84.06% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Porsche campaign AF06 · Owners notified May 4, 2016 · Vehicles built May 22, 2015 – October 27, 2015 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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 consequence

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer 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.

Other Porsche Macan S model years

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