Porsche Macan 2017

• Recall 237330 [USA]: An improperly tightened seat belt anchor can detach during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
  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.
  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.
  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.

• Recall 198625 [USA]: The air bag will not deploy during a crash if a front passenger is undetected, increasing the risk of injury.
  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.
  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.
  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.

• Recall 179684 [USA]: Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of a fire.
  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.
  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.
  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.

• Recall 136748 [USA]: If the ski bag detaches during a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
  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.
  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.
  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.

• Recall 125076 [USA]: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
  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.
  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.
  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.

• Recall 121154 [USA]: In the event of a crash, if the front passenger air bag does not deploy as intended, the front passenger has an increased risk of injury.
  Porsche cars north america, inc. (porsche) is recalling certain 2015-2016 macan s and macan turbo and 2017 macan gts vehicles. The passenger occupant detection sensor mat may fail in the front passenger seat, deactivating the front passenger air bag. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 208, "occupant crash protection."
  porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the sensor mat and seat cushion, free of charge. The recall began june 28, 2017. Owners may contact porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ah02.
  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.

• Recall 120364 [USA]: Vehicle oversteer may lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
  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.
  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.
  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.

• Recall R/2020/046 [UK]: Bottom side of fuel pump servi ce cover may get into contact with connection pipe of the fuel pump
  The fuel pump connection pipe may come into contact with the fuel pump service cover and become damaged
  re-work the bottom of the service cover

• Recall R/2021/094 [UK]: The passenger seat occupancy detection system does not currently meet the required standard
  The passenger seat occupancy detection system does not currently meet the required standard.
  the passenger seat occupancy detection sensor mats must be replaced.

• Recall 2021113 [Canada]: Airbag
  Issue: on certain vehicles, the front passenger seat occupant sensor mat could stop working over time. This could cause the airbag system to turn off the passenger-front airbag even when a passenger is seated. Note: the airbag warning light or passenger airbag off light will turn on if the sensor mat stops working. Safety risk: an airbag that is turned off could increase the risk of injury to a passenger in a crash. Corrective actions: porsche will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the front passenger seat cushion and occupant sensor mat.

• Recall 2020054 [Canada]: Fuel supply
  Issue: over time, small cracks could develop in the fuel pump outlet. If this happens, there could be a fuel odour or fuel leak under the rear seat area. Safety risk: a fuel leak can create the risk of a fire. Corrective actions: porsche will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the fuel pump service cover. The fuel filter flanges will be inspected, and replaced if any cracks are found.

• Recall 2019192 [Canada]: Label
  Issue: certain wheels were made without a marking that is required by canadian regulations. Safety risk: this small error does not affect safety. Corrective actions: this is not a recall. The company has made changes to include the required marking on all new parts.

• Recall 2018661 [Canada]: Accessories
  On certain vehicles equipped with an optional ski bag, the fastening strap for the ski bag may have been sewn with incorrect thread. This could cause the strap seams to tear in the event of crash, which would increase the risk of injury to the passengers. Correction: dealers will replace the affected ski bags. Note: 72 of the affected ski bags may have been sold as an accessory part through porsche dealers.

• Recall 2017241 [Canada]: Fuel supply
  On certain vehicles, fine hairline cracks could appear after an extended period of use on the filter flange of the fuel pump. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source could cause a fire, increase the risk of injury and/or damage to property. Correction: dealers will inspect and replace the fuel filter flange if cracks are found. If no cracks are found, a film will be affixed to the filter flange to protect it.

• Recall 2016457 [Canada]: Suspension
  On certain vehicles, the front anti-roll bar links may contain a defect which would allow them to separate from the anti-roll bar. This could affect vehicle handling and stability, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: dealers will inspect and replace the anti-roll bar links as necessary.

• Recall 2018661 [Canada]: Accessories
  On certain vehicles equipped with an optional ski bag, the fastening strap for the ski bag may have been sewn with incorrect thread. This could cause the strap seams to tear in the event of crash, which would increase the risk of injury to the passengers. Correction: dealers will replace the affected ski bags. Note: 72 of the affected ski bags may have been sold as an accessory part through porsche dealers.

• Recall 2017241 [Canada]: Fuel supply
  On certain vehicles, fine hairline cracks could appear after an extended period of use on the filter flange of the fuel pump. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source could cause a fire, increase the risk of injury and/or damage to property. Correction: dealers will inspect and replace the fuel filter flange if cracks are found. If no cracks are found, a film will be affixed to the filter flange to protect it.

• Recall 2016457 [Canada]: Suspension
  On certain vehicles, the front anti-roll bar links may contain a defect which would allow them to separate from the anti-roll bar. This could affect vehicle handling and stability, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: dealers will inspect and replace the anti-roll bar links as necessary.

• Recall 2018661 [Canada]: Accessories
  On certain vehicles equipped with an optional ski bag, the fastening strap for the ski bag may have been sewn with incorrect thread. This could cause the strap seams to tear in the event of crash, which would increase the risk of injury to the passengers. Correction: dealers will replace the affected ski bags. Note: 72 of the affected ski bags may have been sold as an accessory part through porsche dealers.

• Recall 2016457 [Canada]: Suspension
  On certain vehicles, the front anti-roll bar links may contain a defect which would allow them to separate from the anti-roll bar. This could affect vehicle handling and stability, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: dealers will inspect and replace the anti-roll bar links as necessary.

• Recall 2017241 [Canada]: Fuel supply
  On certain vehicles, fine hairline cracks could appear after an extended period of use on the filter flange of the fuel pump. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source could cause a fire, increase the risk of injury and/or damage to property. Correction: dealers will inspect and replace the fuel filter flange if cracks are found. If no cracks are found, a film will be affixed to the filter flange to protect it.

• Recall 2016457 [Canada]: Suspension
  On certain vehicles, the front anti-roll bar links may contain a defect which would allow them to separate from the anti-roll bar. This could affect vehicle handling and stability, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: dealers will inspect and replace the anti-roll bar links as necessary.

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• Desiccated air bag inflator rupture investigation as of 20210917

  From 2000 through 2017, takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("psan") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004l. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited. The rapid burning can cause the inflator to rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious or even fatal injury to vehicle occupants. See 2016 blomquist report at www.Nhtsa.Gov/sites/nhtsa.Gov/files/documents/expert_report-hrblomquist.Pdf.Consequently, all frontal inflators using propellant 2004 that do not contain a "desiccant" (a substance that traps and holds moisture) in us vehicles are under recall. These "non-desiccated" inflators either have been or are required to be replaced.In some cases, the remedy part for these recalled inflators was, or will be, an inflator using either propellant 2004 or 2004l that does contain a desiccant. None of these "desiccated" remedy parts (which were installed in older model year vehicles) are currently under recall for a degradation concern. Certain subsets of desiccated psan inflators using propellant 2004 for use as original equipment, however, have been recalled for a degradation concern. All takata inflators produced with propellant 2004l contain desiccant, and none of these desiccated inflators using propellant 2004l are under recall for a degradation concern. There have been no reported field ruptures in any non-recalled desiccated psan inflators.It is understood that desiccants fully saturate at some threshold, at which point any additional moisture will not be captured. This means the degradation process observed in non-desiccated inflators using propellant 2004 may also occur in non-recalled desiccated inflators using propellant 2004, assuming additional moisture enters the inflator and high temperature cycling occurs. Based on available information, desiccant saturation can occur within the first five years in the worst environments, and the time required for full saturation is affected by multiple factors. While no present safety risk has been identified, further work is needed to evaluate the future risk of non-recalled desiccated inflators using propellant 2004.Three entities -- takata (now known as tk global), the independent testing coalition, and exponent -- have been studying the long-term behavior of takata desiccated psan inflators using propellant 2004l (as well as 2004) in the presence of moisture and temperature cycling. The research efforts, which include development of predictive modeling techniques and field sample analysis, are ongoing. To date, none of the researchers have identified field evidence showing that propellant 2004l is undergoing a degradation process that leads to aggressive deployment and potential rupture. However, the time in service of such inflators remains short compared to that of the inflators using propellant 2004. Further study is needed to assess the long-term safety of desiccated inflators using propellant 2004l.The office of defects investigation is opening this investigation to examine whether a safety defect related to propellant degradation exists in non-recalled desiccated psan frontal inflators manufactured by takata. This investigation will require extensive information on takata production processes and surveys of inflators in the field. Lists of recall actions that may have used desiccated psan inflators as remedy parts, as well as the makes and models originally manufactured with them, is available with the downloadable version of this document (see nhtsa.Gov/recalls?Nhtsaid=ea21002 -- note this information is subject to change/revision as the investigation proceeds). This investigation does not supersede ea15-001, which remains open.
  

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Common OBD Error codes specific to this vehicle.

• P1388 [1] Variable Cam Timing Overretarded (Bank #1)
• P0299 [1] Turbocharger/Supercharger "A" Underboost Condition
• P0607 [1] Control Module Performance

The diagnostic shows that the sensor for the driver-side airbag is indicating low ohms (1.3) compared to standard ohm of 3+ that is required for the airbag to deploy. This could cause the airbag to now deploy as intended during an accident.

On april 26 2021 performed routine oil change and noticed oil leaking from valve cover gasket onto side of engine. Took to prestige imports inc, in lakewood colorado april 30th 2021, mileage is 22,851 and dealer told me: "inspect for engine oil leak, no leak present although a slight wetness is visible at valve cover, no drips present. No repairs necessary per porsche warranty guidelines." dealer advised me to drive car hard and return in few weeks for visual inspection. Returned to dealer on 05/19/2021 and dealer looked at car and told me leak was a sweat and would not be repaired under warranty. Car purchased 05/22/2021, out of warranty 05/22/2021.

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 confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

I went on a test drive on this car and the car caught fire from the engine. I noticed after the fact that there was a recall on the vehicle for fuel pump malfunction that can cause fire. I've contacted porsche about 15 times and they wont return my call at all. I also stared a case with them and they wont answer back. The vehicle is completely burnt. Need assistance.

I went on a test drive on this car and the car caught fire from the engine. I noticed after the fact that there was a recall on the vehicle for fuel pump malfunction that can cause fire. I've contacted porsche about 15 times and they wont return my call at all. I also stared a case with them and they wont answer back. The vehicle is completely burnt. Need assistance.

Per porsche dealer, "2 broker bolts on the timing cover causing an oil leak." very, very expensive (thousands of dollars) to repair as vehicle is 50 months old. No recall just yet by porsche per dealer, though has affected porsche cars with this engine in significant numbers as is readily noted on online forums and acknowledged by dealer.

Per porsche dealer, "2 broker bolts on the timing cover causing an oil leak." very, very expensive (thousands of dollars) to repair as vehicle is 50 months old. No recall just yet by porsche per dealer, though has affected porsche cars with this engine in significant numbers as is readily noted on online forums and acknowledged by dealer.

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 porsche macan s. The contact stated that while at a standstill, the air bags warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer - porsche warrington (1607 easton rd, warrington, pa 18976 (215) 343-1600) where it was diagnosed with needing the sensor mat replaced. The vehicle was repaired. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with nhtsa campaign number: 17v133000 (air bags) however, the vin was not included. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 57,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 porsche macan s. The contact stated that while at a standstill, the air bags warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer - porsche warrington (1607 easton rd, warrington, pa 18976 (215) 343-1600) where it was diagnosed with needing the sensor mat replaced. The vehicle was repaired. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with nhtsa campaign number: 17v133000 (air bags) however, the vin was not included. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 57,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 porsche macan. While driving less than 5 mph, the vehicle independently accelerated and crashed through the wall in the contact's garage. The vehicle entered the living quarters of his home. There was no injuries. Prior to the crash, the vehicle experienced independent acceleration and extra effort was required to slow down the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was taken to an independent auto body shop to be repaired. Porsche gold coast (125 s service rd, jericho, ny 11753, (516) 758-0800) was contacted and informed of the failure. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 9,000.

I bought my car used this may 2019 and the passenger airbag light has stayed on indicating that it doesn't detect anyone in the seat so it won't deploy if i get in an accident. . I looked up porsche macan recalls. And this exact same issue has been recalled in 2015-2016 macans and 2017 macan gts. My macan is a turbo. I took it in to the dealer thinking i was apart of this and was told i needed to pay 2085 dollars because my specific vin hadn't been recalled. I asked if this was the exact same malfunction the other 2015-2017 macans had and they said yes but we can't cover yours. This is an obvious scary issue that has already been recalled and they said they now want to re quote me and will only cover 80 % of repair and want me to pay 500 dollars . I don't feel like i should have to pay for a known safety part malfunctioning and putting my passengers in big risk for porsche's known faulty seat sensors. If i get in an accident before getting money to cover this issue

Brake travel tends to be inordinately long before showing signs of slowing the vehicle. Tendency is to then engage abruptly as the driver reacts to lack of stopping. Dealer indicates this is "normal". It may be normal but not particularly safe. You can "pump" the brakes and mitigate it somewhat but that's not normal behavior. I will enter a date but this is an every day occurrence.

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 porsche macan. While driving approximately 50 mph, the vehicle lost power and the "engine control fault" indicator illuminated. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road and shut off the engine. Once restarted, the vehicle operated normally. The contact also stated that the failure occurred four other times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (garber automotive rochester, 3955 w henrietta road, rochester, ny 14623) on six occasions, but they were not able to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 14,000.

Was pulling into a parking lane, at a shopping center with my foot on the brake, ready to put the vehicle in park, when the car suddenly felt as if it locked down brakes failed and the engine accelerated out of my control head on into another vehicle parked across a divider. I had no control of steering or brakes .. The car flashed a power steering failure.. Airbags never deployed, and my vehicle sustained over $8,000 in damages. I had asked for data report that porsche extracted from my car with no response.

It takes way too much brake travel at slow speeds for the brakes to consistently start engaging. This is especially an issue in parking situations: garage parking, parking lots, etc.

The car was parked in the garage and the panoramic roof was suddenly shattered while i start to drive the car about half mile. At first, i though it looks like it was froze but the glasses start to fall apart. The car is new, i just bought it for 3 weeks with 700 miles on it. No stones or rocks ever hit the sunroof.

I have a 2017 porsche macan and since having the car in my possession, this vehicle has a long brake travel and at a few points, i was not sure that i would be able to stop the car on time. For instance, while approaching a stop sign, i began to push down on the brakes only to apply all force to make the vehicle come to a full stop-luckily i was not on a busy street because i could not get the macan to stop before the stop sign. The distance the brake pedal travels before the brakes actually engage is very long. I am quite disappointed in the needless extent of travel. My vehicle is currently being serviced at manhattan motorcars in new york. When informing the service consultant of this issue, i was later told that "he cannot raise the pedal" and left it at that. One would expect more out of porsche considering the reputation they try to uphold so strongly.

Brakes are very spongy and needs to be pumped to get improved braking. Very risky in slow speed due to no time/space to pump the brake. Several close calls during the past few months. I took the car to dealer on 5/15/17 to check. Dealer report that the brakes are normal! I understand that are many complaints by the macan owners in the macan forum. Please look into this safety issue.

I have a 2017 base. The distance the brake peddle travels before the brakes engage seems very long. About 1/2 way down. The brakes then work fine. If i pump the brake once the peddle seem to rise to an acceptable level and the brakes seem stronger. I took it to porsche and they said the brakes are fine. The only time i have ever encountered this before in other cars is with air in line or bad master. Has anyone else had this problem ? It takes extra time for the brakes to activate which can lead to an accident

Porsche macan has long brake pedal travel. Manual says one thing and reality is another. I have had car to 2 different dealers and both say it's normal-trust me it's not at all satisfactory. It's just a matter of time before i will have an accident going into garage. Going up slight incline into garage causes car to downshift and accelerate and with long brake travel receipt for disaster. Sat in 2019 macan today and brake travel is what you would expect very little travel. In conclusion porsche knew they had a problem in 2017 as it is now fixed.

I have a new 2017 porsche macan and have noticed that the digital speedometer is not accurate. Depending on how fast you are going the variance is up to 3 mph off. The analog speedometer is very hard to determine your speed based on its design, hence the digital one should be 100% accurate. Have you heard of this issue or have seen it in your macan testing? I have taken to dealer and they noticed it as well and tested other macans and did the same thing. So, dealer is saying there is nothing they can do and speedometer meets government specs/guidelines with tolerances allowed.

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 porsche macan s. While driving various speeds, the steering wheel was loose and could only adjust to a certain level. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact also stated that the brakes squeaked. The vehicle was taken to porsche newport beach (445 pacific coast hwy, newport beach, ca 92660, 949-287-8699) where the technician diagnosed and replaced the lower steering column assembly and lubricated the brakes. Also, while driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle beeped and the "no oil" message illuminated. The steering wheel failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures and the contact was awaiting a call back. The vehicle was not taken back to the dealer for diagnostic testing and repairs. In addition, the contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 17v289000 (fuel system, gasoline). The failure mileage was approximately 400.