This page covers 5 recalls and EPA fuel economy for the 2018 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 2018 Porsche Macan S has 5 recalls, the most serious being a control unit failure that can disable dashboard warning alerts, reduce drivability, and impair systems that activate after a crash.
Two recalls involve occupant protection. The front passenger seat sensor can degrade and stop detecting someone in the seat, causing the airbag to stay closed in a crash. On the rear seating side, a lower seatbelt anchor bolt on the outboard rear seats may not have been tightened properly and can pull free in a crash, leaving the belt without a secure attachment point. On vehicles equipped with the optional ski bag, the bag can detach in a crash and strike occupants. There is also a headlight recall covering a wide range of Porsche models across many years: headlights may not be properly aimed, either failing to light the road ahead or shining into the eyes of 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
Dealers will replace and tighten the lower rear outboard seat belt anchor screws at no cost.
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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 ski bag fastening strap may have been sewn with incorrect thread, causing the seams to tear and the ski bag to become unsecured during a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the ski bags at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A control unit may fail, which could prevent driver display alerts from working and may impair how the vehicle drives or functions after a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the affected control unit at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
