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Porsche Macan Turbo recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns and 5 owner complaints for the Porsche Macan Turbo, covering model years 2015 to 2020. The 2016 and 2017 model years drew the most complaints (2 each), and Air Bags is the component owners name most often.

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

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  • 7 recall campaigns on file
  • 5 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
  • 5 model years with data (2015–2020)
  • most complaints: 2016, 2017 (2 for that model year)
  • top component: Air Bags (4 complaints)
  • latest recall 23V443000 (reported Jun 26, 2023)
  • 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 Turbo complaints by model year

3 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2016 and 2017 model years share the highest count, 2 complaints each. Next come 2015 (1).

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years
Porsche Macan Turbo owner complaints to NHTSA by model year, 2015–2017Column chart of 5 complaints across 3 model years. The highest are 2016, 2017 with 2 each. The full figures are in the table below the chart.2015: 1 complaint120152016: 2 complaints220162017: 2 complaints22017
Porsche Macan Turbo complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Porsche Macan Turbo complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model yearComplaintsReporting a crashReporting a fireReporting an injuryReporting a death
201510000
201620000
201720000
All model years50000

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

Most-reported Porsche Macan Turbo components

top 3 · NHTSA categories

Air Bags is the component named most often, in 4 complaints (80.0% of all 5), followed by Engine (1) and Seats (1).

Components named most often in Porsche Macan Turbo complaints (top 3)
Components named most often in Porsche Macan Turbo complaints (top 3)
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints
Air Bags480.0%
Engine120.0%
Seats120.0%

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 Turbo recalls

7 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name Macan Turbo, newest first. The 7 campaigns cover model years 2015 to 2020. The 2015 model year appears in the most campaigns (5).

  • 7 recall campaigns
Porsche Macan Turbo recall campaigns covering each model year
2015: 5 campaigns2016: 4 campaigns2017: 3 campaigns2018: 2 campaigns2019: no campaigns2020: 1 campaign
Highlighted: the model year with the most campaigns.

  1. NHTSA campaign 23V443000

    Reported

    Seat Belts › Rear/Other › Anchorage

    Model years 2018, 2020

    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.

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

    Filed by Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

  2. NHTSA campaign 22V656000

    Reported

    Exterior Lighting › Headlights

    Model year 2015

    Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2003-2020 Porsche Macan, Cayenne, Panamera, and Cayman S, 2001-2004 Boxster, Boxster S, 2004 Boxster 50 JAHRE SPYDER 550 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of all affected models and model years. The caps that cover the low-beam headlight horizontal adjustment screws are missing, which can allow the headlights to be improperly adjusted. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

    Consequence:
    Improperly adjusted headlights may not illuminate the road properly, or cause a glare to oncoming drivers, which can increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect the headlights for sealing caps and install missing caps as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 28, 2022. Owners may contact Porsche's customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ANB4.

    Filed by Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

  3. NHTSA campaign 21V131000

    Reported

    Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification › Front Passenger

    Model years 2015–2018

    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.

  4. 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.

  5. NHTSA campaign 17V289000

    Reported

    Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump

    Model years 2015–2017

    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.

  6. NHTSA campaign 17V133000

    Reported

    Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification

    Model years 2015–2016

    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.

  7. NHTSA campaign 15V717000

    Reported

    Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings

    Model years 2015–2016

    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.

    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 Turbo questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Porsche Macan Turbo have?

NHTSA lists 7 vehicle recall campaigns for the Porsche Macan Turbo, covering model years 2015 to 2020. The most recent, 23V443000, was reported on June 26, 2023 and is filed under “Seat belts”. The 2015 model year is covered by the most campaigns (5).

Which Porsche Macan Turbo model year has the most complaints?

The 2016 and 2017 model years tie, with 2 complaints each out of 5. The next is 2015 (1). 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 Turbo complaint?

Air Bags is the component named most often: 4 complaints, or 80.0% of all 5. Engine (1) and Seats (1) follow. 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 Turbo?

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 Turbo complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 5 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.