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Porsche Macan GTS recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns and 2 owner complaints for the Porsche Macan GTS, covering model years 2017 to 2024. The 2017 and 2024 model years drew the most complaints (1 each), and Forward Collision Avoidance is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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  • 4 recall campaigns on file
  • 2 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
  • 3 model years with data (2017–2024)
  • most complaints: 2017, 2024 (1 for that model year)
  • top component: Forward Collision Avoidance (1 complaint)
  • latest recall 21V131000 (reported Mar 3, 2021)
  • 0 complaints reporting a crash (0.0%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a fire (0.0%)
  • 0 complaints reporting an injury (0.0%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Porsche Macan GTS complaints by model year

2 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2017 and 2024 model years share the highest count, 1 complaints each.

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years
Porsche Macan GTS owner complaints to NHTSA by model year, 2017–2024Column chart of 2 complaints across 8 model years. The highest are 2017, 2024 with 1 each. The full figures are in the table below the chart.2017: 1 complaint120172018: 0 complaints20182019: 0 complaints20192020: 0 complaints20202021: 0 complaints20212022: 0 complaints20222023: 0 complaints20232024: 1 complaint12024
Porsche Macan GTS complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Porsche Macan GTS complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model yearComplaintsReporting a crashReporting a fireReporting an injuryReporting a death
201710000
202410000
All model years20000

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Porsche Macan GTS components

top 2 · NHTSA categories

Forward Collision Avoidance is the component named most often, in 1 complaint (50.0% of all 2), followed by Fuel System, Gasoline (1).

Components named most often in Porsche Macan GTS complaints (top 2)
Components named most often in Porsche Macan GTS complaints (top 2)
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints
Forward Collision Avoidance150.0%
Fuel System, Gasoline150.0%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

  • They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
  • Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
  • Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
  • One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
  • Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Porsche Macan GTS recalls

4 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name Macan GTS, newest first. The 4 campaigns cover model years 2017 to 2018. The 2017 model year appears in the most campaigns (4).

  • 4 recall campaigns
Porsche Macan GTS recall campaigns covering each model year
2017: 4 campaigns2018: 1 campaign
Highlighted: the model year with the most campaigns.

  1. NHTSA campaign 21V131000

    Reported

    Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification › Front Passenger

    Model years 2017–2018

    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.

    Filed by Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

  2. NHTSA campaign 18V844000

    Reported

    Equipment

    Model year 2017

    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.

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

    Filed by Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

  3. NHTSA campaign 17V289000

    Reported

    Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump

    Model year 2017

    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.

    Filed by Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

  4. NHTSA campaign 17V133000

    Reported

    Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification

    Model year 2017

    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.

    Filed by Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means
What each recall field means
FieldWhat it tells you
Campaign numberNHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
ComponentThe system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
SummaryWhat the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
ConsequenceThe safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
RemedyWhat the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.
  • Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
  • A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
  • Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Porsche Macan GTS questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Porsche Macan GTS have?

NHTSA lists 4 vehicle recall campaigns for the Porsche Macan GTS, covering model years 2017 to 2024. The most recent, 21V131000, was reported on March 3, 2021 and is filed under “Air bags”. The 2017 model year is covered by the most campaigns (4).

Which Porsche Macan GTS model year has the most complaints?

The 2017 and 2024 model years tie, with 1 complaints each out of 2. Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common Porsche Macan GTS complaint?

Forward Collision Avoidance is the component named most often: 1 complaint, or 50.0% of all 2. Fuel System, Gasoline (1) follows. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Porsche Macan GTS?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Porsche dealer.

How many Porsche Macan GTS complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 2 complaints, 0 report a crash, 0 a fire, 0 at least one injury and 0 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.