Porsche Macan recalls
Recalls to 31 Oct 2026, from DVSA's file. Each recall shows its own launch date.
DVSA lists 11 safety recalls naming the Porsche Macan, launched from 2014 to 2025. Most recalls cover only cars built in certain dates or chassis number ranges, so check a specific car on GOV.UK's recall check.
Porsche Macan recalls at a glance
- Recalls
- 11
- 2014 to 2025
- Latest recall
- 13 August 2025
- R/2025/328
Source: DVSA RecallsFile.csv, recalls launched from 1992 to October 2026, downloaded 31 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0.
Every Porsche Macan recall
Newest first. The concern is the part or system affected, the defect is what can go wrong, and the remedy is what the manufacturer does to put it right.
ASA7 Recall Campaign / Stop Delivery – Check screw connection for airbag in front seats and rework if necessary
R/2025/328, launched 13 August 2025, 2 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: On the affected vehicles it is possible that during the production process the airbags in the front seats were not fastened to the seat backrest in accordance with specifications.If this is the case proper deployment and thus the retention effect of the airbag cannot be ensured in the event of an accident. This can increase the risk of injury to the occupants.
Remedy: The screw connection of the airbags in the front seats of the affected vehicles must be checked and reworked depending on the test result.
ASA5 Stop Delivery Safety Recall - Replacing passenger‘s airbag unit
R/2025/168, launched 9 May 2025, 18 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: During regular conformity of production tests by the supplier a deviation at a component of the passenger’s airbag unit has been identified. As a result of this deviation the full protective effect of the passenger’s airbag may be impaired in the event of an accident triggering the restraint systems.
Remedy: To ensure the full protective effect the passenger’s airbag unit of all affected vehicles must be replaced.
ARC3 Recall campaign - Re-programming DME control unit
R/2025/064, launched 1 December 2024
Defect: The software version of the engine control unit does not correspond to the software version that should be on the vehicle.
Remedy: Review the software version of the engine control unit and if necessary update it to the correct software version.
On the affected vehicles it is possible that the screw connection of the seat belt mount to the rear left and/or right seat was not carried out in accordance with the specifications.
R/2023/213, launched 12 July 2023, 3 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Panamera
Defect: On the affected vehicles it is possible that the screw connection of the seat belt mount to the rear left and/or right seat was not carried out in accordance with the specifications.
Remedy: The screw connection of the seat belt mount to the rear left and/or right seat must be replaced.
On affected vehicles certain software parameters used in Type Approval were not used in production. There are no indications the deviations affect safety and declared fuel consumption and CO2 emissions values.
R/2022/315, launched 27 October 2022, 4,057 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: On affected vehicles certain software parameters used in Type Approval were not used in production. There are no indications the deviations affect safety and declared fuel consumption and CO2 emissions values.
Remedy: Update software.
INDIVIDUAL SCREW CONNECTIONS OF THE SHOCK ABSORBERS ON THE FRONT AND REAR AXLE MAY HAVE BEEN IMPERMISSIBLY TIGHTENED SEVERAL TIMES
R/2021/127, launched 16 April 2021, 4 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: Individual screw connections of the shock absorbers on the front axle and rear axle may have been impermissibly tightened several times.
Remedy: The affected fastening screws must be replaced and tightened according to the original specifications. On vehicles where the front axle is affected the mounting saddles must also be replaced.
THE PASSENGER SEAT OCCUPANCY DETECTION SYSTEM DOES NOT CURRENTLY MEET THE REQUIRED STANDARD
R/2021/094, launched 17 March 2021, 1 vehicle affected across the models it covers
Defect: The passenger seat occupancy detection system does not currently meet the required standard.
Remedy: The passenger seat occupancy detection sensor mats must be replaced.
BOTTOM SIDE OF FUEL PUMP SERVI CE COVER MAY GET INTO CONTACT WITH CONNECTION PIPE OF THE FUEL PUMP
R/2020/046, launched 5 March 2020, 7,374 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The fuel pump connection pipe may come into contact with the fuel pump service cover and become damaged
Remedy: Re-work the bottom of the service cover
FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAGS MAY BE DEACTIVATED
R/2017/112, launched 20 March 2017, 2 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The seat occupancy detector system may not be to the correct standard and the passenger's airbags may be deactivated
Remedy: On affected vehicle replace the sensor mat.
FUEL MAY LEAK
R/2015/212, launched 2 November 2015, 1,198 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: Fuel may leak from the low pressure fuel line connector. A very small number of reports where the occupants noticed a smell of fuel have prompted the recall. There is a theoretical/perceived risk of fire.
Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the low pressure fuel line.
DRIVER MAY NEED TO SUPPLY MORE PEDAL FORCE THAN EXPECTED TO STOP THE VEHICLE
R/2014/064, launched 28 May 2014, 196 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The brake servo may have been damaged during installation which would result in reduced pedal assistance whilst the brakes will still function more pedal force will be required to stop the vehicle.
Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check the servo and where necessary replace the servo.
Source: DVSA RecallsFile.csv, recalls launched from 1992 to October 2026, downloaded 31 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0.
What to do next
If you own a Porsche Macan, check its registration on GOV.UK and ask a Porsche dealer whether any recall work is outstanding. If you are buying one, ask the seller for proof the work was done, and run a Motoring Insider history check for finance, write-offs and the MOT history.