Porsche Macan recalls

On the affected vehicles it is possible that during the production process the airbags in the front seats were not fastened to the seat backrest in accordance with specifications.If this is the case proper deployment and thus the retention effect of the airbag cannot be ensured in the event of an accident. This can increase the risk of injury to the occupants.

Fix: The screw connection of the airbags in the front seats of the affected vehicles must be checked and reworked depending on the test result.

2 vehicles · built 11 Jun 2024 to 30 Jun 2025

The software version of the engine control unit does not correspond to the software version that should be on the vehicle.

Fix: Review the software version of the engine control unit and if necessary update it to the correct software version.

29 vehicles · built 30 Nov 2013 to 6 Jul 2018

On the affected vehicles it is possible that the screw connection of the seat belt mount to the rear left and/or right seat was not carried out in accordance with the specifications.

Fix: The screw connection of the seat belt mount to the rear left and/or right seat must be replaced.

3 vehicles · built 29 Apr 2014 to 13 Feb 2023

On affected vehicles certain software parameters used in Type Approval were not used in production. There are no indications the deviations affect safety and declared fuel consumption and CO2 emissions values.

Fix: Update software.

4,057 vehicles · built 1 Jan 2014 to 31 Dec 2018

Individual screw connections of the shock absorbers on the front axle and rear axle may have been impermissibly tightened several times.

Fix: The affected fastening screws must be replaced and tightened according to the original specifications. On vehicles where the front axle is affected the mounting saddles must also be replaced.

4 vehicles · built 7 Jan 2021 to 25 Feb 2021

The passenger seat occupancy detection system does not currently meet the required standard.

Fix: The passenger seat occupancy detection sensor mats must be replaced.

1 vehicle · built 5 Mar 2014 to 4 Aug 2017

The fuel pump connection pipe may come into contact with the fuel pump service cover and become damaged

Fix: Re-work the bottom of the service cover

7,374 vehicles · built 7 Nov 2013 to 27 Mar 2018

The seat occupancy detector system may not be to the correct standard and the passenger's airbags may be deactivated

Fix: On affected vehicle replace the sensor mat.

2 vehicles · built 4 Mar 2014 to 20 Oct 2015

Fuel may leak from the low pressure fuel line connector. A very small number of reports where the occupants noticed a smell of fuel have prompted the recall. There is a theoretical/perceived risk of fire.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the low pressure fuel line.

1,198 vehicles · built 24 Jan 2014 to 26 Oct 2015

The brake servo may have been damaged during installation which would result in reduced pedal assistance whilst the brakes will still function more pedal force will be required to stop the vehicle.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check the servo and where necessary replace the servo.

196 vehicles · built 27 Jan 2014 to 10 Apr 2014