CarRecallWatchThe 2016 Porsche Macan S has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (3 reports).
2016 Porsche Macan S recalls
Rear seat belt anchor may detach in a crash
A screw that attaches the lower seat belt anchor to the seat frame on the outboard rear seats may not have been tightened properly at the factory.
Passenger Airbag May Not Deploy in a Crash
The front passenger seat's occupancy sensor mat can degrade over time and fail to detect an occupant sitting in the seat.
Fuel Pump Flange May Crack and Leak Fuel, Creating Fire Risk
The fuel pump flange on certain vehicles may crack, allowing fuel to leak out of the fuel system.
Passenger Front Airbag May Not Deploy in a Crash
The passenger occupant detection sensor mat in the front passenger seat may fail.
Fuel line may leak, creating a fire risk
A low pressure fuel line in the engine compartment may develop a leak.
Most common 2016 Porsche Macan S problems
Problem areas named in the 5 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 3 |
| Electrical System | 2 |
| Steering | 1 |
| Seat Belts | 1 |
What owners report
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2016 Porsche Macan S with approximately 130,000 miles on the odometer. The contact later obtained a Carfax report on the vehicle and discovered that the last odometer reading was at 190,000. The vehicle was a private dealer sale. The seller was contacted regarding the discrepancy. No further information was available.
The contact owns a 2016 Porsche Macan S. The contact stated that the passenger's side seat failed to detect while the seat was occupied. The air bag off warning light was illuminated, and the passenger's side seat belt failed to chime while the seat belt was not buckled. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 45,000.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2016 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 vehicle was taken to the local dealer 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 not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
TRAVELING ON ROADWAY, WARNING ON DASH "ELECTRONIC STEERING FAILURE", UNABLE TO STEER VEHICLE, RAN OFF ROADWAY, TOTALED CAR. PORSCHE SAYS THERE IS NOT A PROBLEM.
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 PORSCHE MACAN S. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V133000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER (FLEMINGTON PORSCHE, LOCATED AT 213 US-202, FLEMINGTON, NJ 08822; (908) 271-4058) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
2016 Porsche Macan S questions
Does the 2016 Porsche Macan S have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2016 Porsche Macan S: Rear seat belt anchor may detach in a crash; Passenger Airbag May Not Deploy in a Crash; Fuel Pump Flange May Crack and Leak Fuel, Creating Fire Risk; Passenger Front Airbag May Not Deploy in a Crash; Fuel line may leak, creating a fire risk. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Porsche Macan S?
Based on 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (3), Electrical System (2), Steering (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2016 Porsche Macan S has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.