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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2021 Porsche Macan recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2021 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
1
Park-it warnings
1
Complaints
12
Latest campaign
Mar 31, 2021

Recall summary by component1

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsPark‑itLatestCampaign IDs
Suspension11Mar 31, 2021

Safety recalls1

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
1Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Mar 31, 2021Latest campaign
Mar 31, 202121V224000

Suspension: front shock absorber

A failed screw connection may cause damage to the braking system, driving instability, and the potential loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Do not drive until repaired
DetailsHide details for campaign 21V224000
What's wrong
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2021 Porsche Macan, Macan S, Macan GTS, and Macan Turbo vehicles. The screw connection on the shock absorbers of the front and rear axle might not be tightened properly.
Risk
A failed screw connection may cause damage to the braking system, driving instability, and the potential loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the remedy has been performed. Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will rework and tighten the screw connections, free of charge. Owners may contact Porsche's customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AMA8.
Campaign
NHTSA 21V224000 · Mar 31, 2021
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).

Owner complaints by component12

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
12Complaints filed
4Involving a crash
1Involving a fire
0Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Service brakes433400
Power train325200
Unknown or other325100
Air bags217000
Structure217010
Electrical system18000
Engine18000
Steering18100

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.

Latest reports

  • Air bags

    “The seat occupancy sensor fails and deactivates passenger air bag. A previous recall exists for 2015-2018 but the issue continues to occur in 2021 Macan models: [XXX] Requesting the recall include model years 2015-2021…”

    Filed 09/30/2026 · ODI 11768083
  • Service brakes

    “I was driving at a low speed, less than 30 mph, and was approaching a curve in the road. I attempted to slow down by pressing the brake pedal, but the vehicle did not decelerate. Instead, it seemed to accelerate.”

    Filed 07/23/2026 · ODI 11752523
  • Electrical system

    “Water intrusion into the rear of the vehicle flooded due to a manufacturers defect. this area houses the battery and other electrical wiring.”

    Filed 06/23/2026 · ODI 11745933

Other Porsche Macan model years

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2021 Porsche Macan recall questions

How many recalls does the 2021 Porsche Macan have?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2021 Porsche Macan. The most recent, 21V224000 (reported March 31, 2021), concerns suspension. 1 campaign carries a park-it or park-outside warning. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2021 Porsche Macan?

Service brakes is the most-reported component, named in 4 complaints out of 12 filed with NHTSA (33%). Across all complaints, owners reported 4 crashs and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2021 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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