NHTSA (USA)High Risk
At a glance
What can fail
The screw securing the lower seat belt anchor on the outboard rear seats may not be properly tightened, affecting its attachment to the seat frame.
What the fix does
This page covers 6 recalls and EPA fuel economy for the 2016 Porsche Macan S.
19 mpg combined
12.4 L/100km
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted.
The 2016 Porsche Macan S has 6 recalls, the most serious being two separate fuel leak risks: a low-pressure fuel line in the engine compartment that can leak, and a fuel pump flange that can crack and release fuel, both of which raise the risk of an engine fire.
On the occupant safety side, two related recalls affect the front passenger seat sensor mat, which can degrade or fail outright and stop detecting that someone is sitting there. If that happens, the front passenger airbag will not deploy in a crash. Prior repair attempts did not fully resolve this issue, and the problem covers a wider range of model years under the later filing. There is also a rear seatbelt concern: the screw securing the lower belt anchor to the outboard rear seat frame may not have been tightened properly at the factory, and an anchor that pulls free in a crash leaves the occupant without meaningful restraint. Rounding out the list, headlights on certain vehicles may be aimed incorrectly, either leaving the road ahead underlit or throwing glare toward oncoming drivers.
At a glance
What can fail
The screw securing the lower seat belt anchor on the outboard rear seats may not be properly tightened, affecting its attachment to the seat frame.
What the fix does
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Dealers will replace and tighten the lower rear outboard seat belt anchor screws at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The protective caps covering the low-beam headlight adjustment screws are missing, which allows headlights to be adjusted incorrectly and fail to meet federal lighting standards.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect your headlights and install any missing sealing caps at no charge.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The front passenger seat occupancy sensor mat can degrade and stop detecting whether someone is sitting in that seat.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the sensor mat and seat cushion at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The fuel pump flange may crack, which could allow fuel to leak from the fuel system.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the flange, replace it if cracked, or apply protective film if intact.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The sensor mat in the front passenger seat may fail, which can prevent the front passenger air bag from inflating in a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the sensor mat and seat cushion at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The low pressure fuel line in the engine compartment may develop a leak.
What the fix does
Dealers will install an improved low pressure fuel line at no charge.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.