KnownCarProblems2017 Porsche Macan Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 63 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Porsche Macan, most often about the air bags (33% of complaints). It is the most complained-about Macan model year since 2000 and has 6 recalls.
Most common 2017 Porsche Macan problems
Air bags
21 complaints · 33%Was pulling into a parking lane, at a shopping center with my foot on the brake, ready to put the vehicle in park, when the car suddenly felt as if it locked down brakes failed and the engine accelerated out of my control head on into another vehicle parked across a divider. I had no control of steering or brakes ..…
I bought my car used this may 2019 and the passenger airbag light has stayed on indicating that it doesn't detect anyone in the seat so it won't deploy if I get in an accident. . I looked up Porsche Macan recalls. And this exact same issue has been recalled in 2015-2016 macans and 2017 Macan gts. My Macan is a turbo.…
Brakes
10 complaints · 16%Half of these problems showed up before 9,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2017 Porsche Macan. While driving less than 5 MPH, the vehicle independently accelerated and crashed through the wall in the contact's garage. The vehicle entered the living quarters of his home. There was no injuries. Prior to the crash, the vehicle experienced independent acceleration and extra…
Brakes are very spongy and needs to be pumped to get improved braking. Very risky in slow speed due to no time/space to pump the brake. Several close calls during the past few months. I took the car to dealer on 5/15/17 to check. Dealer report that the brakes are normal! I understand that are many complaints by the…
Engine
8 complaints · 13%The contact owns a 2017 Porsche Macan. While driving approximately 50 MPH, the vehicle lost power and the "engine control fault" indicator illuminated. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road and shut off the engine. Once restarted, the vehicle operated normally. The contact also stated that the…
Per Porsche dealer, "2 broker bolts on the timing cover causing an oil leak." very, very expensive (thousands of dollars) to repair as vehicle is 50 months old. No recall just yet by Porsche per dealer, though has affected Porsche cars with this engine in significant numbers as is readily noted on online forums and…
Fuel system
7 complaints · 11%I went on a test drive on this car and the car caught fire from the engine. I noticed after the fact that there was a recall on the vehicle for fuel pump malfunction that can cause fire. I've contacted Porsche about 15 times and they wont return my call at all. I also stared a case with them and they wont answer back.…
Steering
6 complaints · 10%Lights
4 complaints · 6%Parts named most often: headlights.
The contact owns a 2017 Porsche Macan. The contact stated that the front driver's side headlight failed to illuminate as needed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the front driver's side headlight needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made…
Speed control
3 complaints · 5%Was pulling into a parking lane, at a shopping center with my foot on the brake, ready to put the vehicle in park, when the car suddenly felt as if it locked down brakes failed and the engine accelerated out of my control head on into another vehicle parked across a divider. I had no control of steering or brakes ..…
The contact owns a 2017 Porsche Macan. While driving less than 5 MPH, the vehicle independently accelerated and crashed through the wall in the contact's garage. The vehicle entered the living quarters of his home. There was no injuries. Prior to the crash, the vehicle experienced independent acceleration and extra…
Visibility and wipers
3 complaints · 5%
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2017 Porsche Macan recalls
Seat belts: anchorage
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Air bags: front passenger
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Fuel system: fuel pump
Risk: Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Porsche will rework or replace and apply a protective film to the fuel pump flange. In addition, the fuel pump flange will be inspected and replaced if cracks are present. The recall began april 10, 2020. Owners may contact porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ala2.
Full defect summary
Porsche cars north america, inc. (porsche) is recalling certain 2015-2018 macan vehicles. The fuel pump service cover may contact the flow nozzle on the filter flange of the fuel pump, potentially causing cracks and a fuel leak.
Equipment
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Fuel system: fuel pump
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Suspension: front
Risk: Vehicle oversteer may lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and as necessary, replace the front anti-rollbar links, free of charge. The recall began january 2017. Owners may contact porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ag06.
Full defect summary
Porsche cars north america, inc. (porsche) is recalling certain model year 2017 macan, macan s, macan gts, and macan turbo vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the anti-rollbar connecting links may move out of position allowing the vehicle to oversteer in certain driving conditions.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Desiccated air bag inflator rupture
Summary
From 2000 through 2017, takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("psan") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004l. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited. The rapid burning can cause the inflator to rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious or even fatal injury to vehicle occupants. See 2016 blomquist report at www.NHTSA.gov/sites/NHTSA.gov/files/documents/expert_report-hrblomquist.pdf.consequently, all frontal inflators using propellant 2004 that do not contain a "desiccant" (a substa
Questions about the 2017 Porsche Macan
- What are the most common problems with the 2017 Porsche Macan?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: air bags (21 complaints); brakes (10 complaints, typically around 9,000 miles); engine (8 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2017 Porsche Macan have?
- 6 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from June 26, 2023 (seat belts). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2017 a bad year for the Porsche Macan?
- It is the most complained-about Macan model year since 2000, with 63 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.