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2017 Porsche Macan Recalls & Complaints

The 2017 Porsche Macan has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 63 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. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2017 Porsche Macan owner complaints

Owners have filed 63 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Porsche Macan, describing incidents dated December 31, 2016 to September 11, 2026.

Most-cited components

Air Bags 21 complaints
Service Brakes 10 complaints
Engine 8 complaints
Fuel/Propulsion System 7 complaints
Steering 6 complaints
Exterior Lighting 4 complaints

Of the 63 complaints on file, 3 report a crash and 1 a fire (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

ODI #11764383 · Filed September 15, 2026
My vehicle is currently leaking raw gasoline and active smoke is coming out from the fuel pump assembly directly beneath the rear passenger seat. This is the exact, identical catastrophic failure mechanism outlined in federal safety recalls NHTSA Campaign 20V077000 (Recall ALA2) and 17V-289 (Recall…
ODI #11763502 · Filed September 10, 2026
Headlight casing is cracked throughout. Micro cracks
ODI #11761351 · Filed September 1, 2026
Fuel smell filling the cabin due to cracked fuel pump. Likely associated with fuel pump cover recall notice (recall code AH06) Dealerships refused coverage.

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NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2017 Porsche Macan 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

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.

Possible Fuel Leak

NHTSA #20V077000 · Fuel System, Gasoline — Delivery — Fuel Pump · NHTSA notice

Reported February 12, 2020 · Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

Potentially affected: 70,117 vehicles

Repair completion: 93.44% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Porsche campaign ALA2 · Owners notified April 10, 2020

Defect description

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 consequence

Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer 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.

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 March 22, 2017 – May 29, 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 · Vehicles built June 3, 2016 – April 13, 2017 (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.

Anti-Rollbar Links may Shift out of Position

NHTSA #16V680000 · Suspension — Front · NHTSA notice

Reported September 20, 2016 · Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

Potentially affected: 243 vehicles

Repair completion: 97.12% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Porsche campaign AG06 · Owners notified November 7, 2016 · Vehicles built July 30, 2016 – August 5, 2016 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

Vehicle oversteer may lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

2017 Porsche Macan SUV AWD

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out of 5

Overall Safety Rating

Not Rated

Frontal Crash

Not Rated

Driver: Not Rated, Passenger: Not Rated

Side Crash

Not Rated

Driver: Not Rated, Passenger: Not Rated

Side Pole

Not Rated

Rollover

Not Rated

Safety Technology

Electronic Stability Control

1 investigation

63 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2017 Porsche Macan.

Fuel/Propulsion System

ODI #11764383

Incident: September 11, 2026 · Filed: September 15, 2026

My vehicle is currently leaking raw gasoline and active smoke is coming out from the fuel pump assembly directly beneath the rear passenger seat. This is the exact, identical catastrophic failure mechanism outlined in federal safety recalls NHTSA Campaign 20V077000 (Recall ALA2) and 17V-289 (Recall AH06).My vehicle is completely undrivable and constitutes an immediate fire hazard. While a local dealer stated my specific VIN is not currently showing on their active recall database, this is an identical manifestation of the fuel filter flange cracking defect. as this vehicle constitutes a severe risk to life and property.

Exterior Lighting

ODI #11763502

Incident: September 1, 2023 · Filed: September 10, 2026

Headlight casing is cracked throughout. Micro cracks

Fuel/Propulsion System

ODI #11761351

Incident: August 24, 2026 · Filed: September 1, 2026

Fuel smell filling the cabin due to cracked fuel pump. Likely associated with fuel pump cover recall notice (recall code AH06) Dealerships refused coverage.

Engine

ODI #11752140

Incident: July 9, 2026 · Filed: July 22, 2026

My 2017 Porsche Macan has a Timing Chain Cover Bolt Failure which has caused leaking oil and may lead to total loss of oil and engine failure. This is a known documented design and manufacturing defect affecting the 3.0L and 3.6L engines. The manufacturers original aluminum bolts for the cover suffer from premature failure leading them to break. Porsche has recognized this widespread defect and problem by issuing a technical service bulletin for this issue. Porsche has not issued a recall to fix this problem. I have contacted a Porsche dealer to address this problem but they refused to make the repair without my paying the cost to repair their defect.

Electrical System; Back Over Prevention

ODI #11745742

Incident: June 15, 2026 · Filed: June 22, 2026

this is in regards to NHTSA TSB #ATI-1907. i had this issue repaired by porsche san antonio for over 1k. the problem came back and porsche is trying to charge me again saying there is a design flaw they are aware of but cannot perform work under warranty. This is very unfair and makes me think that everytime it rains i cant drive my car because ill have to spend another 1k for a rear camera and parking sensor fail. I hope i can get any kind of help or visibility on this problem. It is not only unsafe, but porsche as a brand has such bad customer service and no one wants to help

Fuel/Propulsion System

ODI #11698028

Incident: November 4, 2025 · Filed: November 6, 2025

I am submitting this complaint regarding a known safety issue affecting my vehicle. I own a 2017 Porsche [2017 Macan GTS ], and I recently discovered that the fuel pump flange on my car has developed cracks, causing a noticeable fuel odor and potential fuel leakage. This component matches the description of the part listed under NHTSA Recall No. 17V-289 (Porsche Campaign AH06), which addresses the same defect. However, when I contacted Porsche and checked my VIN, I was informed that my vehicle is not included in the recall, despite exhibiting the exact failure described in the recall documentation. This situation raises serious safety concerns, as fuel leaks pose a significant fire hazard. I respectfully request that NHTSA investigate why vehicles experiencing the same defect are being excluded from the recall and ensure Porsche extends coverage to all affected vehicles. I am happy to provide photos, repair invoices, and inspection reports upon request. Thank you for your attention to this important safety matter. Recall Overview The recall campaign is identified as NHTSA Campaign No. 17V-289 (also known internally by Porsche as AH06). NHTSA +2 RepairPal.com +2 Affected vehicles: 2015-2017 Macan S and Macan Turbo, and 2017 Macan, Macan Turbo (with Performance Package), and Macan GTS. Asbury Auto +2 NHTSA +2 Issue: The fuel-pump filter-flange may develop fine hairline cracks due to aging/oxidation and internal pressure, which can allow fuel seepage. Fuel leakage in presence of an ignition source increases fire risk. NHTSA +1 Remedy: Dealers will inspect the flange. If cracked, it will be replaced. If not cracked, a protective film will be applied to the flange to prevent external damage. This work is free of charge. RepairPal.com +1 Date of notice: June 13, 2017 for this recall

Exterior Lighting

ODI #11695816

Incident: April 1, 2022 · Filed: October 27, 2025

Headlight severe crazing/crackle and DLR module failure. Both Porsche NA and extended warranty fail to cover or take responsibility for this poorly mfr’d part that is dangerous as it limits visibility as well as others seeing you. I want Porsche NA to own up to this hazardous parts failure.

Power Train; Air Bags; Service Brakes

ODI #11673593

Incident: June 21, 2025 · Filed: July 15, 2025

I was sold a vehicle with the incorrect front brakes, an open recall on airbag and bad transfer case all looked at and confirmed by a dealer .

Engine

ODI #11654627

Incident: April 10, 2025 · Filed: April 14, 2025

Porsche is making use of aluminum fasteners for important engine components. These fasteners are substandard for the service. At 100,000 miles, two of the bolts for the timing chain cover simply broke in half during normal service, resulting in a substantial oil leak and an expensive repair (about $3000). At 120,000 miles, one of the bolts for the valve cover also simply broke in half, resulting in another oil leak and a repair bill of about $1000.

Air Bags

ODI #11628935

Incident: December 1, 2024 · Filed: December 4, 2024

On [XXX] at around 6pm the AIRBAG light displayed in instrument cluster and remained steady after vehicle was placed in motion. I called my nearest service dealer at Porsche Carlsbad and they ran a vehicle diagnosis using their scanning tool. The finding was that the Front Passenger Seat Occupancy Sensor / Module was defective and needs replacement. The dealer also said that a recall had been issued (for which my vehicle's VIN was not listed). I called Porsche Company North America and they said my VIN was not part of that campaign to fix this issue, but I feel that this recall related to vehicle safety should have included my vehicle since it was within the make/model/year and trim of those included in the recall. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

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