Known Recalls

Model year record

2021 Porsche Macan

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 25 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 21V224000

Suspension: rear: shock absorber

Component
Suspension: rear: shock absorber
Manufacturer
Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Vehicles affected
10
Reported to NHTSA
2021-03-31
Owners notified
2021-05-07

Defect description

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2021 Porsche Macan, Macan S, Macan GTS, and Macan Turbo vehicles. The screw connection on the shock absorbers of the front and rear axle might not be tightened properly.

Safety risk

A failed screw connection may cause damage to the braking system, driving instability, and the potential loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the remedy has been performed. Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will rework and tighten the screw connections, free of charge. Owners may contact Porsche's customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AMA8.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Service brakes6—
Power train5—
Unknown or other5—
Air bags2—
Electrical system2—
Engine2—
Structure: body2—
Steering1—

The 2020 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 2022 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.