NHTSA vehicle safety data
2017 Porsche Macan Turbo Recalls & Complaints
The 2017 Porsche Macan Turbo has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 2 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 2017 Porsche Macan Turbo. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2017 Porsche Macan Turbo owner complaints
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Porsche Macan Turbo, describing incidents dated April 1, 2021 to December 9, 2023.
Most-cited components
- Air Bags 2 complaints
Newest complaints
ODI #11587926 · Filed
The contact owns a 2017 Porsche Macan Turbo. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the front passenger’s side air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with a failed front passenger occupancy sensor. The…
ODI #11415307 · Filed
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 PORSCHE MACAN TURBO. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V131000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. HENDRICK PORSCHE LOCATED AT 6800 E. INDEPENDENCE BLVD, CHARLOTTE, NC 28227, WAS CONTACTED AND…
NHTSA defect investigations
NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2017 Porsche Macan Turbo 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.
- Engineering Analysis EA21-002: Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
Open since September 17, 2021
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.
Incorrect Thread may Allow Ski Bag to Detach
NHTSA #18V844000 · Equipment · NHTSA notice
Reported November 28, 2018 · Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Potentially affected: 142 vehicles
Repair completion: 59.86% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Porsche campaign AJ12 · Owners notified January 10, 2019 · Vehicles built April 5, 2017 – May 5, 2017 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
If the ski bag detaches during a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
Manufacturer 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.
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
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.
Other Porsche Macan Turbo model years
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