2016 PORSCHE MACAN Complaints and Recall Information

The 2016 PORSCHE MACAN has 5 complaints and 1 recall filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues with steering control feeling loose and concerns about dashboard leather deterioration affecting airbag deployment. There is also a coolant pipe leak mentioned.

Common Issues

• Steering looseness. Multiple complaints describe the steering feeling loose, creating a sensation that the vehicle could lose control.
• Dashboard leather damage. Leather on the dashboard shrinks and staples pull out, potentially interfering with proper airbag deployment after a collision.
• Coolant pipe leak. Reports include a leak from the coolant Y pipe, indicating possible coolant system issues.

There is 1 recall affecting the fuel system. It addresses a fuel pump defect that could cause fuel leaks and increase fire risk.

Recalls

• Fuel pump issue. NHTSA recall 20V077000 affects 70,117 vehicles including 2016 Macans. The fuel pump service cover may contact the flow nozzle, causing cracks and fuel leaks. Fuel leakage near ignition sources increases fire risk. Porsche will rework or replace the fuel pump flange, inspect for cracks, and apply a protective film. The recall started on April 10, 2020.

Owners with repeated repairs or unresolved safety-related recalls may want to explore their rights under their state’s lemon law.