2021 Porsche Macan GTS recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2021 Porsche Macan GTS; the most frequently affected component is suspension — shock absorber. Owners filed 11 complaints, most often about unknown or other. 1 recall carries a do-not-drive or park-outside warning. Among the 9 model years of this model in the database, 2021 ranks #4 for number of recalls.

Recalls1

Complaints11

Do-not-drive / park-outside1

Crashes reported4in stored complaints

Fires reported1in stored complaints

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Recalls (1)

Suspension — Shock absorberCampaign 21V224000 · 31 Mar 2021

Do not drive until repaired

Problem: 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.

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.

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.

What owners complain about

Share of the 11 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Unknown or other3 · 27%

Service brakes3 · 27%

Electrical system2 · 18%

Structure2 · 18%

Power train2 · 18%

Steering1 · 9%

Forward collision avoidance1 · 9%

Air bags1 · 9%

When complaints were filed

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From owner complaints

When I first purchased my car, it reversed while the car was on auto hold while I was on a steep hill with a stoplight. There was no way to stop the car as the break didn’t work somehow it worked when I slammed the gas. The dealership said it was a software issue so they updated it. A few months later it was worse. I…
Unknown or other · Oct 2022 · NHTSA complaint record

My daughter accidentally tried to reverse in auxiliary mode- she had the radio on and did not realize the engine was not on The car went into reverse and she had no brakes or steering to stop the car Mercedes - BMW- Range Roger - Tesla - we have checked these cars and it isn’t possible to do this scenario in those…
Steering · Oct 2021 · NHTSA complaint record

I wrote earlier today but now I found out the Porsche Cayenne and Porsche 911 all have safety feature lacking in the new macan - if u try to reverse with the engine off a message will come on that says to turn on the engine and engage the gear. The macan can reverse with no engine on and then you have no brakes and no…
Forward collision avoidance · Oct 2021 · NHTSA complaint record

There was a recall on the passenger sideair bag sensor for previous years but the issue is still occurring in my 2021 Porsche macan turbo. The error code reports a faulty air bag sensor. The recall should be extended to later year models. Thank you
Air bags · May 2025 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

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Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.

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