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2018 Porsche Macan Recalls

5 campaigns in our verified NHTSA snapshot, with source consequences, remedies, and VIN-specific next steps.

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NHTSA campaigns

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Affected systems

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Urgent advisories

Jun 26, 2023

Latest campaign date

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What the record says

This model year's count is above the Porsche Macan average of 2.8 campaigns per listed year. That is context only—not proof that this year is safer or less safe.

The most frequent affected category is Electrical System, appearing in 1 campaign.

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Source campaign records

All 2018 Porsche Macan recall campaigns

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NHTSA campaign 23V443000

Seat Belts › Rear/other › Anchorage

Manufacturer: Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

Reported Jun 26, 2023

What is recalled

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.

Safety consequence

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

Manufacturer 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.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

NHTSA campaign 21V131000

Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification › Front Passenger

Manufacturer: Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

Reported Mar 3, 2021

What is recalled

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.

Safety consequence

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

Manufacturer 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.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

NHTSA campaign 20V077000

Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump

Manufacturer: Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

Reported Feb 12, 2020

What is recalled

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.

Safety consequence

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

Manufacturer 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.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

NHTSA campaign 18V844000

Equipment

Manufacturer: Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

Reported Nov 28, 2018

What is recalled

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.

Safety consequence

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

Manufacturer 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.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

NHTSA campaign 18V318000

Electrical System

Manufacturer: Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

Reported May 16, 2018

What is recalled

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.

Safety consequence

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

Manufacturer 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.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

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2018 Porsche Macan recall questions

How many recalls does the 2018 Porsche Macan have?

This verified dataset contains 5 NHTSA campaigns associated with the 2018 Porsche Macan. A campaign can apply to some, not all, vehicles of the same model year.

Does this confirm an open recall for my 2018 Porsche Macan?

No. This page is a model-year campaign history. Use NHTSA's official lookup or an authorized dealer to confirm whether a campaign applies to your exact VIN and whether the repair remains open.

Are vehicle recall repairs free?

When a safety recall campaign applies to your VIN, the manufacturer remedy is generally provided at no charge through an authorized dealer. Confirm eligibility and scheduling with the manufacturer or dealer.

Source: NHTSA. Dataset includes campaigns through Jul 30, 2026. Last processed Aug 8, 2026. Methodology