2017 Porsche Macan S Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Macan S years
- Not enough data 2nd of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 4 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Porsche Macan S. That ranks 2nd out of 6 Macan S model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (3 complaints, 60%), typically at around 57,000 miles. There are 4 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 5owner complaints
- 4safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2017 Porsche Macan S problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 3 | 60% | 57,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 20% | 130,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 20% | 400 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 20% | 400 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 20% | 400 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2017 Porsche Macan S recalls (4)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Seat belts:rear/other:anchorage
Problem: 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.
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.
Air bags:sensor:occupant classification:front passenger
Problem: 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.
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.
Equipment
Problem: 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.
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.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Problem: 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.
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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture (EA21002) — opened Sep 17, 2021, still open.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2017 Porsche Macan S. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle went into LIMP Mode and then lost motive power, with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not…
The contact owns a 2017 Porsche Macan S. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V131000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The…
The contact owns a 2017 Porsche Macan S. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V131000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact called the local dealer where an appointment was scheduled twice however, the contact was then informed…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 PORSCHE MACAN S. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE AT A STANDSTILL, THE AIR BAGS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER - PORSCHE WARRINGTON (1607 EASTON RD, WARRINGTON, PA 18976 [redacted]) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH NEEDING THE SENSOR MAT…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 PORSCHE MACAN S. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE STEERING WHEEL WAS LOOSE AND COULD ONLY ADJUST TO A CERTAIN LEVEL. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE BRAKES SQUEAKED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO PORSCHE NEWPORT BEACH (445…
Other Porsche Macan S years
← 2016 Macan S · 2018 Macan S →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Macan S | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 Macan S | 0 | 1 |
| 2018 Macan S | 1 | 5 |
| 2017 | 5 | 4 |
| 2016 Macan S | 5 | 5 |
| 2015 Macan S | 8 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Porsche Macan S?
Owners most often report air bags, engine, fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2017 Porsche Macan S?
Yes, 4 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2017 Porsche Macan S a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Macan S model years, the 2017 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.