2017 Porsche Macan S problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Air Bags (3) · Steering (1) · Engine (1)
Safety recalls (4)
Seat Belts:rear/Other:anchorage 2023-06-26 · campaign 23V443000 · 37 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: An improperly tightened seat belt anchor can detach during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: 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.
Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification:front Passenger 2021-03-03 · campaign 21V131000 · 39,547 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: The air bag will not deploy during a crash if a front passenger is undetected, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: 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.
Equipment 2018-11-28 · campaign 18V844000 · 142 vehicles
Defect: 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 un
Risk: If the ski bag detaches during a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: 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.
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump 2017-05-03 · campaign 17V289000 · 51,497 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (436)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Power Train 2026-09-22 · No. 28-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
manufacturer's certificate for overview of approved porsche c40 engine oils. note that this bulletin covers all models back to model year 1984, for which c40 engine oils are allocated.
Power Train 2026-09-22 · No. 27-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
manufacturer's certificate for overview of approved porsche c20 engine oils. note that the bulletin covers all models back to model year 1984, for which c20 engine oils are allocated.
Power Train 2026-09-22 · No. 26-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
manufacturer's certificate for overview of approved porsche c30 engine oils. note that the bulletin includes all models back to model year 1984, for which c30 engine oils are allocated.
Power Train 2026-09-22 · No. 25-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
manufacturer's certificate for overview of approved porsche a40 engine oils. note that this bulletin covers all vehicles from model year 1997 to 2020, for which a40 engine oils are assigned. model years 1997-2001 are not available for selection in the system.
Wheels 2026-09-14 · SPTL2609 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
special tools and equipment information for alignment machines - q3 2026 software spec update available
Electrical System 2026-09-01 · No. 12-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
technical information for damage to nano plug contacts due to utilization of incorrect measuring equipment
Showing the 6 most recent of 436 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2025-05-02 · Engine · 130,000 mi“the contact owns a 2017 porsche macan s. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle went into limp mode and then lost motive power, with several unknown warning lights illuminated. the vehicle was towed to the residence. the dealer was contacted. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was made aw…”
2022-01-19 · Air Bags“the contact owns a 2017 porsche macan s. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 21v131000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. the contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that …”
2022-01-11 · Air Bags“the contact owns a 2017 porsche macan s. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 21v131000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. the contact called the local dealer where an appointment was scheduled twice however, the contact was then informed that parts were not yet available. the appointments w…”
2021-01-22 · Air Bags · 57,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2017 porsche macan s. the contact stated that while at a standstill, the air bags warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the local dealer - porsche warrington (1607 easton rd, warrington, pa 18976 (215) 343-1600) where it was diagnosed with needing the sensor mat replaced. the vehicle was repaired. upon investiga…”
2018-07-13 · Steering · 400 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2017 porsche macan s. while driving various speeds, the steering wheel was loose and could only adjust to a certain level. there were no warning indicators illuminated. the contact also stated that the brakes squeaked. the vehicle was taken to porsche newport beach (445 pacific coast hwy, newport beach, ca 92660, 949-287-8699…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.