Porsche Macan reliability
The Porsche Macan fails its MOT less often than most cars 6 to 10 years old: 10.1% of 14,422 tests failed in 2023, against 24.4% on average.
11 DVSA recalls for the Porsche Macan
Most cover a batch of cars built in a set period, and dealers fix them free. Sweep’s check shows the recalls for a car’s age and whether the DVSA has one outstanding.
ASA7 Recall Campaign / Stop Delivery – Check screw connection for airbag in front seats and rework if necessary
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.
Recalled models: MACAN · 2 vehicles
ASA5 Stop Delivery Safety Recall - Replacing passenger‘s airbag unit
During regular conformity of production tests by the supplier a deviation at a component of the passenger’s airbag unit has been identified. As a result of this deviation the full protective effect of the passenger’s airbag may be impaired in the event of an accident triggering the restraint systems.
Fix: To ensure the full protective effect the passenger’s airbag unit of all affected vehicles must be replaced.
Recalled models: Macan Electric · 18 vehicles
ARC3 Recall campaign - Re-programming DME control unit
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.
Recalled models: MACAN S · 29 vehicles
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.
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.
Recalled models: MACAN · 3 vehicles
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.
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.
Recalled models: MACAN TURBO · 4,057 vehicles
Individual screw connections of the shock absorbers on the front and rear axle may have been impermissibly tightened several times
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.
Recalled models: MACAN · 4 vehicles
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.
Fix: The passenger seat occupancy detection sensor mats must be replaced.
Recalled models: MACAN · 1 vehicles
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
Fix: Re-work the bottom of the service cover
Recalled models: MACAN · 7,374 vehicles
Front passenger airbags may be deactivated
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.
Recalled models: MACAN · 2 vehicles
Fuel may leak
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.
Recalled models: MACAN · 1,198 vehicles
Driver may need to supply more pedal force than expected to stop the vehicle
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.
Recalled models: MACAN · 196 vehicles
Checking a Porsche Macan before you buy
Look at the parts above at the viewing, and read the car’s own MOT history: advisories for the same parts suggest the problem is already starting. Sweep’s free check shows every MOT, advisory and mileage reading for a registration.