2016 Porsche Macan turbo problems
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Common 2016 Porsche Macan turbo problems
The Porsche Macan Turbo 2016 is a popular compact luxury SUV, but like any vehicle, it has its share of common problems that potential buyers should be aware of. Here are some of the most common issues reported by owners:
- Transfer Case - Vibrations Under Acceleration or When Turning at Low Speed: Many Macan owners have experienced vibrations or unsteady acceleration around the 25-35 mph range. This is usually subtle initially but gets steadily worse, especially when moving forward at low speed with the wheels turned tightly. The problem stems from the transfer case in the four-wheel drive system and is a regularly reported issue. Replacement of the transfer case is the best option to solve this problem, but it's a complex repair that requires extended knowledge and experience.
- Oil Leaks - Timing Case Cover: Early Porsche Macan V6 owners commonly experienced the now infamous oil leak from the timing case cover seal. Oil leaks can occur in any of the seals on the engine, but the timing case seal is still a likely cause of oil loss in the future. The repair is not simple and requires extended knowledge and experience, typically billed as a 40-hour job. Unfortunately, the timing case cover is located in a difficult-to-reach area, making the repair even more challenging.
- Fuel Leak: A faulty fuel connector could potentially allow fuel to leak out of examples made between 24 January 2014 and 26 October 2015. Speak with your Porsche dealer to find out if your car is affected and requires remedial work.
- Brake Servo: A problem with the brake servo on some cars built from 27 January 2014 and 10 April 2014 could result in reduced assistance under light braking. A dealer will be able to let you know if your car is involved in this recall and will be able to check the servo for you, and even replace it free of charge if damage is found.
- Front Passenger Airbag: The front passenger airbags of a small number of Macans constructed from 4 March 2014 and 20 October 2015 may not deploy in a collision, due to a faulty seat occupancy detector. Find out if your car is affected by speaking to your dealer, because a new sensor will need to be fitted.
- Non-engine Electrical Issues: The most common issues reported by Macan owners are non-engine electrical issues, which accounted for 9.9% of problems. Bodywork issues racked up 5.6% of complaints, while 2.8% related to interior trim and another 2.8% to suspension.
While these issues are common, it's important to note that the Macan is still a reliable car overall. In the most recent What Car? Reliability Survey, the Macan came 12th out of 24 cars in the large SUV class, with a reliability score of 94.1%. However, potential buyers should be aware of these common issues and consider them when purchasing a used Macan.
What is the common problem with Porsche Macan?
The Macan's most common issues were cited as non-engine electrics and these accounted for 9.9% of issues. Bodywork issues racked up 5.6% of complaints, while 2.8% related to interior trim and another 2.8% to suspension.
Is Porsche Macan S 2016 reliable?
Both a fun and practical vehicle
Routine maintenance costs were certainly on the high side, but reliability was equally high.
Are Porsche Macan expensive to maintain?
Yes, Porsches are expensive to maintain compared to most automakers' vehicles. Estimates from RepairPal show maintaining a Porsche costs an average of about 83% more than the industry average.
Is Porsche Macan Turbo discontinued?
2022 Porsche Macan Update Summary
The lineup has been simplified, and the Macan Turbo has been discontinued.
2016 Porsche Macan turbo car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Porsche Macan turbo problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Air bags problems
- Steering problems
- Vehicle speed control problems
- Service brakes problems
- Seats problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2016 Porsche Macan turbo vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
2016 Porsche Macan turbo complaints
The NHTSA has received 21 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2016 Porsche Macan turbo.
2024-10-17
STEERING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-10-17
- VIN: WP1AB2A54GL
- Components: STEERING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
- Summary: Vehicle speeds up and breaks uncontrollably. When stopped it displays several codes on the dashboard 1) power steering fail, increased effort, driving permitted, 2) GRA/ACC fault driving permitted 3) faulty windshield wipers No fault codes are found with a code reader.
2024-06-26
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-06-26
- VIN: WP1AF2A58GL
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: My Porsche Service Center advised that the front passenger airbag sensor of my 2016 Porsche Macan Turbo is not functioning properly. The identified fault was: Airbag (variant 002) B12251B "Seat occupancy sensor on passenger side (BOSE) - resistance too high" I have been advised that NHTSA has issued two recalls on this problem. My Porsche Service Center has advised that the originally installed passenger side occupancy sensor was replaced pursuant to one of the recalls. Despite the same problem affecting the presently installed passenger side occupancy sensor, my Porsche Service Center has advised that it is not subject to a recall. It has proposed repairing the sensor at a cost to me of $3,124.23. I believe that the repair should be conducted under the terms of the prior recalls, since the presently installed passenger side occupancy sensor is clearly defective.
2023-07-15
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-07-01
- VIN: WP1AB2A50GL
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: Front brake hoses rub between the steering knuckle and the suspension fork resulting in hose rupture and brake failure. Wear on the hose is visible on both sides.
2023-02-23
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-01-01
- VIN: WP1AB2A56GL
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: The contact owns a 2016 Porsche Macan. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V131000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. 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.
2022-12-17
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-11-01
- VIN: WP1AF2A55GL
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: My 2016 Porsche Macan Turbo steering column failed w/o warning at 7 years & 39,000 miles. November 2022. Porsche Dealer told me car is not safe to drive with steering column able to move up & down. So, I had to pay to have it towed to the dealer. PCNA denied Goodwill coverage of this manufacturing defect! The Service Manager offered to cover 50% & I accepted this offer. So, I had to pay out of pocket $1,643.50. It is not normal for steering columns to fail. The Porsche shop foreman said he has never seen this. Steering columns should last the life of the car.
2022-11-29
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-11-10
- VIN: WP1AB2A50GL
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: Brake line has ruptured and complete failure of brakes. This is due to faulty rubber securing grommet that has become detached from the brake line, allowing the line to rub against the strut tower. Your driver front brake line has ruptured, and your passenger brake line is wearing thin and likely to follow suit and rupture soon.
2022-05-27
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-05-27
- VIN: WP1AF2A52GL
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: The contact owns a 2016 Porsche Macan Turbo. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that there was no recall associated with the VIN. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V131000 (Air Bags) however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 59,000.
2022-02-18
AIR BAGS,SEATS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-02-18
- VIN: WP1AB2A57GL
- Components: AIR BAGS,SEATS
- Summary: I need to replace or dismiss this so i can list my car on turo.
2022-01-11
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-10-27
- VIN: WP1AB2A55GL
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: A SAFETY RECALL NHTSA ID 21V-131 WAS ISSUED FOR OUR VEHICLE IN OCTOBER 2021 INVOLVING AIRBAG SENSORS FOR THE FRONT PASSENGER. SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO HAVE THE DEALER ADDRESS THIS RECALL HAVE BEEN UNSUCCESSFUL AS THEY DO NOT HAVE THE PARTS TO REMEDY THE ISSUE. THE LAST COMMUNICATION WITH THE DEALERSHIP INDICATES PORSCHE HAS PUT A HOLD ON THE REMEDY. WE ARE OBVIOUSLY CONCERNED ABOUT THE SAFETY OF THOSE RIDING IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT.
2021-09-24
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-04-21
- VIN: WP1AB2A52GL
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: A recall was issued for my vehicle in April of 2021. I have contacted my dealer several times to have this repaired, but have been told that the parts are not available. Last time I inquired, i was told to contact Porsche of North America directly regarding the availability of parts. I attempted to do so, but was told that I need to contact the dealer. As the recall relates to possible non-deployment of the passenger airbag, i feel that this issue needs to be addressed more expediently.
2021-08-18
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-05-01
- VIN: WP1AB2A56GL
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: Takata recall. The contact owns a 2016 Porsche Macan. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V131000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not 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.
2021-02-01
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-01-01
- VIN: WP1AB2A58GL
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 PORSCHE MACAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE AIR BAG SENSOR WAS FAULTY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE LOCAL DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 49,000.
2021-01-19
AIR BAGS,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-01-13
- VIN: WP1AB2A56GL
- Components: AIR BAGS,ENGINE
- Summary: I WAS INFORMED AT MY LAST SERVICE THAT I NEED TO HAVE MY PASSENGER AIRBAG SEAT SENSOR REPLACED AND ALSO MY TIMING CHAIN COVER IS LEAKING OIL. I NOTICED ON NHTSA WEBSITE THAT BOTH OF THESE ISSUES ARE DOCUMENTED. THERE WAS A SAFETY RECALL FOR SIMILAR 2016 MACAN'S BUT MY VIN ISN'T LISTED. PART 573 SAFETY RECALL REPORT 17V-133. THERE IS ALSO A MANUFACTURER COMMUNICATION (#D2000.1)RELATING TO THE OIL LEAK. NHTSA ID # 10182254. THESE ARE VERY EXPENSIVE REPAIRS AND UNCLEAR WHY THEY SHOULDN'T BE COVERED BY PORSCHE WHEN THEY ARE DOCUMENTED PROBLEMS.
2020-10-21
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-06-01
- VIN: WP1AB2A54GL
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: HEADLIGHT LENSES ARE GETTING THOUSANDS OF SPIDER TYPE CRACKS ALL OVER THE LENSES, DIMINISHING HEADLAMP LIGHT OUTPUT. CAR IS ONLY 4 YEARS OLD WITH 39,750 MILES. MANY OWNERS HAVING SAME ISSUE. PICTURES DO NOT SHOW THAT THE LENSE BECOMES 'WHITISH' DUE TO FAILURE.
2020-10-14
SEAT BELTS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-09-01
- VIN: WP1AB2A50GL
- Components: SEAT BELTS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: THE PASSENGER OCCUPANT DETECTION SENSOR MAT HAS FAILED AT 48K MILES. TAKEN TO DEALER THEY SAID IT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THIS PART HAS BEEN RECALLED ON OTHER MACANS OF THIS YEAR, BUT THIS VIN IS NOT LISTED IN THE RECALL. RECALL # 17V133.
2020-03-01
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-02-27
- VIN: WP1AB2A56GL
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: THE EMERGENCY INDICATOR CAME ON WHILE I WAS OPERATING MY CAR. IT SAYS THE CAR IS TOO HOT. PULL OVER TO COOL DOWN' WHILE DRIVING IN A HIGHWAY. NO PRIOR INDICATION BEFORE THIS WARNING. WHITE SMOKE WAS COMING OUT OF THE HOOD WHEN I PULLED OVER OFF THE HIGHWAY. THEN, INDICATOR SAYS 'LOW COOLANT. FILL COOLANT.'
2020-02-24
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-02-05
- VIN: WP1AB2A52GL
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: CAR HAS JUST PASSED 60,000 MILES AND THE AIRBAG LIGHT WENT ON. I TOOK IT FOR AN INSPECTION AT THE PORSCHE LOCAL DEALERSHIP. THEY TOLD ME I NEED TO REPLACE THE SEAT CUSHION, ALONG WITH THE MODULE THAT COMES WITH IT. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY CONCERN THAT I WANT TO REPORT. I DO NOT NORMALLY SIT IN THE PASSENGER, NOR HAVE PASSENGERS. UNFORTUNATELY THAT IS THE SEAT LIGHT SHOWING AIRBAG ISN'T WORKING THE RIGHT WAY. I DID MY RESEARCH AND FOUND IN 2017 WHICH IS RIGHT AFTER MY MODEL HAD CAME OUT THERE WAS A RECALL BUT JUST NOT FOR MY VIN. I WOULD LIKE PORSCHE TO TAKE A SERIOUS LOOK AT THIS MATTER BECAUSE THAT IS COMPLETELY A FACTORY AND SAFETY ISSUE THEREFORE I RECKON A RECALL UPON IT. THE DEALER FILED A CASE FOR ME THAT DAY BUT I WAS LATER REFUSED. THE REP RESPONDED THIS ISSUE WON'T ONLY AFFECT ANYONE WHO ISN'T AN ADULT... WHICH MEANS IF YOU'RE A MINOR OR A TEEN SITTING IN THAT SEAT IT WOULD COST SERIOUS SAFETY CONCERN IN ANY ACCIDENT?
2020-01-17
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-12-17
- VIN: WP1AB2A54GL
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: I OBESERVED CRACKS IN MY SUNROOF UNDER FROST CONDITIONS. CRACKS ARE PRESENT IN BOTH THE STATIONARY PORTION OF THE SUNROOF AS WELL AS THE MOVING COMPONENT. DURING EXTREME COLD WEATHER I FURTHER OBSERVED THAT THE ENRIRE INTERIOR OF THE SUNROOF WAS COVERED IN HEAVY CONDENSATION. I REPORTED THIS TO MY DEALER'S SERVICE MANAGER WHO RESUFES TO HELP. I KNOW THAT MY CAR WAS BASED ON THE AUDI Q5 PLATFORM WHILE HAD A SIMILAR RECALL IN 2012 FOR DEFECTIVE SUNROOFS UNDER EXTREME COLD WEATHER. I STRONGLY BELIEVE THESE RELATED.
2018-08-14
VISIBILITY/WIPER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-08-14
- VIN: WP1AF2A58GL
- Components: VISIBILITY/WIPER
- Summary: 2016 PORSCHE MACAN. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DEFECTIVE WINDSHIELD WIPERS. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS DO NOT CLEAR THE WINDOWS PROPERLY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND OFFERED TO DISCOUNT THE PRICE OF A NEW WINDSHIELD. *JS
2018-05-16
AIR BAGS,SEATS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-04-23
- VIN: WP1AF2A52GL
- Components: AIR BAGS,SEATS
- Summary: WHEN AN ADULT SITS IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT ON TOP OF A NORMAL BED PILLOW NEEDED BECAUSE OF MEDICAL PROBLEMS, THE AIRBAG PROTECTION SYSTEM FOR THAT SEAT OCCUPANT TURNS OFF. I NOW HAVE TO SIT IN THE BACK SEAT SINCE I AM UNPROTECTED AS A RESULT OF FRONT AIRBAG DEACTIVATION DUE TO PILLOW USE IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT. I AM A 65 YEARS OLD MAN, WEIGH 200 POUNDS AND AM 6 FEET TALL. I HAVE OWNED AT LEAST 7 PORSCHES OVER MY LIFETIME AND THIS IS THE FIRST TIME THIS IS A PROBLEM. BY THE WAY, IT IS NOT A PROBLEM IN THE LATEST 911. THE BACK SEATS ARE OBVIOUSLY LESS COMFORTABLE. WE SPENT EXTRA MONEY TO BUY THE MOST COMFORTABLE FRONT SEATS AVAILABLE FROM PORSCHE BUT NOW REALIZE THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT IS USELESS AND UNSAFE FOR ANY ADULT NEEDING A PILLOW FOR SITTING. WE WILL NOT BUY A MACAN AGAIN. I BROUGHT THIS TO THE ATTENTION OF THE DEALER MECHANICS (VIA ACTUAL DEMONSTRATION) WHO WERE, FRANKLY, FLABBERGASTED AT THIS FINDING OF WHICH THEY AND THE SALES AND SERVICE PEOPLE WERE ALLEGEDLY UNAWARE. THEY COULD OFFER NO WORKAROUND. THIS PROBLEM OCCURS WHEN THE CAR IS STATIONARY OR MOVING AND IRRESPECTIVE OF WHAT KIND OF ROAD IS BEING DRIVEN ON OR WHAT BRAKING MIGHT BE HAPPENING OR NOT. I BELIEVE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM SEAT SENSORS IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT ARE NOT DESIGNED SAFELY TO ALLOW FOR THE USE OF A CUSHION OR PILLOW BY AN ADULT AND STILL HAVE AIRBAG PROTECTION TURNED ON. THIS IS A POTENTIALLY UNSAFE CONFIGURATION AND COULD HARM THE UNINFORMED OR UNAWARE. PORSCHE OWNERS DO TEND TO BE OLDER AND MIGHT HAVE MEDICAL ISSUES REQUIRING SUCH THINGS AS A PILLOW FOR SITTING MORE COMFORTABLY. I FIRST NOTICED/UNDERSTOOD THIS PROBLEM APRIL, 2018, AND HAD THE DEALER BRING AROUND NEW 2018 MACAN TO TEST FOR THE SAME PROBLEM AND IT ALSO HAD THE SAME RESPONSE OF TURNING OFF THE AIRBAG WHEN A PILLOW WAS USED IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT.
2018-02-01
VISIBILITY/WIPER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-01-09
- VIN: WP1AB2A54GL
- Components: VISIBILITY/WIPER
- Summary: I WAS DRIVING NORTH ON INTERSTATE 75 IN ATLANTA. THERE WAS NO OVERPASS ABOVE ME AND, BECAUSE IT WAS THE EARLY AFTERNOON, THERE WERE FEW CARS/TRUCKS AROUND. THERE WAS NO DEBRIS FLYING THROUGH THE AIR OR ROCKS BEING KICKED UP FROM THE PAVEMENT. INEXPLICABLY, MY PANORAMIC SUNROOF EXPLODED OVER MY HEAD. THE GLASS SHATTERED AND THOUSANDS OF SHARDS FELL ON THE WINDSCREEN. (LUCKILY, I HAD THE WINDSCREEN CLOSED OR THAT GLASS WOULD HAVE COVERED ME.) I WAS ON MY WAY TO KENTUCKY FOR THE WEEKEND BUT HAD NO CHOICE BUT TO BRING THE CAR IMMEDIATELY TO PORSCHE ATLANTA PERIMETER. THE AGENTS AND SERVICE EMPLOYEES SEEMED GENUINELY SHOCKED AT THE DAMAGE AND KEPT TELLING ME HOW LUCKY I WAS... I ENDED UP SPENDING $600 FOR THE RENTAL CAR WHILE THEY WORKED ON THE CAR. IT TOOK A WEEK AND A HALF. I TALKED TO A CONSUMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE AND THE SERVICE MANAGER AT PORSCHE PERIMETER REGARDING THE OCTOBER '17 CONSUMER REPORT ARTICLE ABOUT EXPLODING SUNROOFS. THE SERVICE MANAGER SAID HE WOULD GET BACK TO ME AFTER HE DID SOME RESEARCH (HE DIDN'T) AND THE CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE DENIED ANY RESPONSIBILITY ON BEHALF OF PORSCHE. I WAS TOLD THAT PERHAPS A PREEXISTING "NICK" IN MY SUNROOF WAS WHAT COMPROMISED THE GLASS. THERE WAS NO NICK, AND EVEN IF THERE WAS, I THINK THEY SHOULD LET PEOPLE KNOW THAT SUCH A NICK MAY RESULT IN CATASTROPHIC INJURY. I HAD TO PAY $3,100 FOR THE REPAIRS. I AM EXTREMELY DISAPPOINTED IN PORSCHE. THIS IS OBVIOUSLY A DESIGN FLAW.
2016 Porsche Macan turbo recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 4 recalls for different components of the 2016 Porsche Macan turbo.
2021-03-03
- Manufacturer: Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
- Components: AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER
- Summary: 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.
- Consequence: 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.
2017-05-03
- Manufacturer: Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
- Summary: 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.
- Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
- Remedy: 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.
2017-03-02
- Manufacturer: Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
- Components: AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
- Summary: 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."
- Consequence: 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.
- Remedy: 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.
2015-10-30
- Manufacturer: Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
- Summary: Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Macan S vehicles manufactured March 27, 2014, to October 27, 2015, and 2015-2016 Macan Turbo vehicles manufactured March 5, 2014, to October 27, 2015. The affected vehicles have a low pressure fuel line in the engine compartment that may leak.
- Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
- Remedy: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will install an improved low pressure fuel line, free of charge. Parts are not currently available. Porsche mailed an interim notification to owners on November 9, 2015 and will mail a second notice when parts are available. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AF06.
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