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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2018 Porsche Macan recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2018 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
6
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
36
Latest campaign
Jun 26, 2023

Recall summary by component6

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Seat belts1Jun 26, 2023
23V443000
Exterior lighting1Aug 30, 2022
22V656000
Air bags1Mar 3, 2021
21V131000
Fuel system, gasoline1Feb 12, 2020
20V077000
Equipment1Nov 28, 2018
18V844000
Electrical system1May 16, 2018
18V318000

Safety recalls6

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Jun 26, 2023Latest campaign
Jun 26, 202323V443000

Seat belts: rear/other anchorage

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

DetailsHide details for campaign 23V443000
What's wrong
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.
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.
Filed under
Macan, Macan S, Macan Sport Edition, Macan Turbo
Campaign
NHTSA 23V443000 · Jun 26, 2023
Aug 30, 202222V656000

Exterior lighting: headlights

Improperly adjusted headlights may not illuminate the road properly, or cause a glare to oncoming drivers, which can increase the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 22V656000
What's wrong
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2003-2020 Porsche Macan, Cayenne, Panamera, and Cayman S, 2001-2004 Boxster, Boxster S, 2004 Boxster 50 JAHRE SPYDER 550 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of all affected models and model years. The caps that cover the low-beam headlight horizontal adjustment screws are missing, which can allow the headlights to be improperly adjusted. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk
Improperly adjusted headlights may not illuminate the road properly, or cause a glare to oncoming drivers, which can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the headlights for sealing caps and install missing caps as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 28, 2022. Owners may contact Porsche's customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ANB4.
Filed under
Macan S
Campaign
NHTSA 22V656000 · Aug 30, 2022
Mar 3, 202121V131000

Air bags: sensor occupant classification

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

DetailsHide details for campaign 21V131000
What's wrong
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.
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.
Filed under
Macan, Macan Gts, Macan S, Macan Turbo
Campaign
NHTSA 21V131000 · Mar 3, 2021
Feb 12, 202020V077000

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery fuel pump

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

DetailsHide details for campaign 20V077000
What's wrong
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.
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.
Filed under
Macan
Campaign
NHTSA 20V077000 · Feb 12, 2020
Nov 28, 201818V844000

Equipment

If the ski bag detaches during a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.

DetailsHide details for campaign 18V844000
What's wrong
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.
Risk
If the ski bag detaches during a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
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.
Filed under
Macan, Macan S
Campaign
NHTSA 18V844000 · Nov 28, 2018
May 16, 201818V318000

Electrical system

Failure of the control unit may increase the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 18V318000
What's wrong
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2018 Porsche Macan S and Macan vehicles. These vehicles have a control unit that may fail and prevent safety-related functions such as driver display alerts and possibly impair drivability and post-crash functions.
Risk
Failure of the control unit may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected control unit, free of charge. The recall began July 27, 2018. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AJ05.
Filed under
Macan, Macan S
Campaign
NHTSA 18V318000 · May 16, 2018

Merged from NHTSA model names: Macan, Macan S, Macan Sport Edition, Macan Turbo, Macan Gts. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Porsche recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component36

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
36Complaints filed
0Involving a crash
1Involving a fire
0Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Air bags1028000
Fuel/propulsion system617010
Steering617000
Electrical system514010
Fuel system38000
Gasoline38000
Unknown or other38000
Seat belts38000
Exterior lighting26000
Engine26000
Service brakes26000
Structure13000
Forward collision avoidance13000
Power train13000
Tires13000

3 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names Macan, Macan S.

Latest reports

  • Fuel/propulsion system

    “Component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Fuel System / Fuel Pump Flange Area.”

    Filed 09/29/2026 · ODI 11767863
  • Fuel system

    “The contact owns a 2018 Porsche Macan. The contact stated that while driving or while the vehicle was parked, there was an abnormally strong fuel odor inside the vehicle, and the odor was coming from underneath the rear…”

    Filed 08/21/2026 · ODI 11758523
  • Fuel/propulsion system

    “The vehicle is leaking fuel from the top of the tank, filling the cabin with fuel odor.”

    Filed 08/18/2026 · ODI 11757599

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2018 Porsche Macan recall questions

How many recalls does the 2018 Porsche Macan have?

NHTSA lists 6 safety recall campaigns for the 2018 Porsche Macan. The most recent, 23V443000 (reported June 26, 2023), concerns seat belts. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2018 Porsche Macan?

Air bags is the most-reported component, named in 10 complaints out of 36 filed with NHTSA (28%). Across all complaints, owners reported 0 crashs and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2018 Porsche Macan?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Porsche recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Porsche dealer.

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