Recalls
6campaigns
2 fuel pump · 1 seat belt · 1 air bag
Source: NHTSA
Complaints
63filed
Owner reports, 2015–2024 shown
Source: NHTSA ODI
Fuel economy
22mpg combined
$2,969/yr at this week's prices
Source: EPA · EIA
Specs
2 L 4-cyl· Automatic
5 engine and transmission configurations
Source: NHTSA vPIC
Recalls (6)
NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 2017 Porsche Macan. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
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Seat Belt Anchor May Detach from Seat
Seat belts · rear/other · anchorage
Official NHTSA text
- 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.
- Consequence
- An improperly tightened seat belt anchor can detach during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- 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.
91.9% repairedof 37 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 23V443000
Listed for 2017 Porsche Macan. Not checked against your VIN.
Front Passenger Seat Occupancy Sensor Mat May Fail
Air bags · sensor · occupant classification · front passenger
Official NHTSA text
- 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.
- Consequence
- The air bag will not deploy during a crash if a front passenger is undetected, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- 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.
82.6% repairedof 39,547 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 21V131000
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Possible Fuel Leak
Fuel system, gasoline · delivery · fuel pump
Official NHTSA text
- 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.
- Consequence
- Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- 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.
93.4% repairedof 70,117 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 20V077000
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Incorrect Thread may Allow Ski Bag to Detach
Equipment
Official NHTSA text
- 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.
- Consequence
- If the ski bag detaches during a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- 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.
59.9% repairedof 142 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 18V844000
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Fuel Pump Flange May Crack Causing Fuel Leak
Fuel system, gasoline · delivery · fuel pump
Official NHTSA text
- 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.
- Consequence
- A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- 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.
94% repairedof 51,497 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 17V289000
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Anti-Rollbar Links may Shift out of Position
Suspension · front
Official NHTSA text
- 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.
- Consequence
- Vehicle oversteer may lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
97.1% repairedof 243 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 16V680000
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Owner complaints (63)
63 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The air bags is mentioned most often.
3involved a crash
1involved a fire
0injuries reported
0deaths reported
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 63 |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 21 | 33.3% |
| Service brakes | 10 | 15.9% |
| Engine | 8 | 12.7% |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 7 | 11.1% |
| Steering | 6 | 9.5% |
| Exterior lighting | 4 | 6.3% |
| Electrical system | 3 | 4.8% |
| Power train | 3 | 4.8% |
| Vehicle speed control | 3 | 4.8% |
| Visibility/wiper | 3 | 4.8% |
How 2017 compares with other Macan years
Best and worst Macan years →201526
201624
201763
201835
201921
202027
202112
20225
20236
202410
| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 26 | 2 |
| 2016 | 24 | 1 |
| 2017 | 63 | 6 |
| 2018 | 35 | 5 |
| 2019 | 21 | 1 |
| 2020 | 27 | 2 |
| 2021 | 12 | 1 |
| 2022 | 5 | 0 |
| 2023 | 6 | 0 |
| 2024 | 10 | 0 |
This year (2017)Other yearsStill collecting reports
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy: up to 22 mpg combined
22
mpg combined
20
city
25
highway
- EPA annual fuel cost
- $3,750
- CO₂ tailpipe
- 399 g/mi
- EPA class
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle
What it costs you to run
$2,969per year
$247per month
682gallons a year
Miles ÷ 22 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.
EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.
Specs by configuration
| Engine · transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | EPA $/yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 L 4-cyl · Automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 20 / 25 / 22 | $3,750 | 399 |
| 3 L 6-cyl · Automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 17 / 23 / 19 | $4,350 | 459 |
| 3 L 6-cyl · Automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 17 / 23 / 19 | $4,350 | 461 |
| 3.6 L 6-cyl · Automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 17 / 23 / 19 | $4,350 | 467 |
| 3.6 L 6-cyl · Automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 17 / 23 / 19 | $4,350 | 460 |
Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.
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2017 Porsche Macan FAQ
How many recalls does the 2017 Porsche Macan have?
NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns: 23V443000 (seat belt), 21V131000 (air bag), 20V077000 (fuel pump), 18V844000 (equipment), 17V289000 (fuel pump), 16V680000 (suspension). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2017 Porsche Macan problems?
Owners filed 63 complaints with NHTSA. Air bags (21), Service brakes (10), Engine (8) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What mpg does the 2017 Porsche Macan get?
EPA rates the 2 L 4-cyl · Automatic version at 20 city, 25 highway and 22 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.
How does the 2017 Macan compare with other years?
Among the 2015–2021 Porsche Macan model years at least five years old, the 2021 drew the fewest complaints (12) and the 2017 the most (63). The 2017 drew 63. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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