{"id":"2017_porsche_macan","make":"Porsche","make_slug":"porsche","model":"Macan","model_slug":"macan","year":2017,"url":"/porsche/macan/2017/","pts":["gas"],"configs":[{"id":37854,"model":"Macan","pt":"gas","drive":"All-Wheel Drive","trany":"Automatic (AM-S7)","cyl":4,"displ":2.0,"eng":"SIDI","turbo":true,"super":false,"start_stop":true,"city":20,"hwy":25,"comb":22,"cityA":0,"hwyA":0,"combA":0,"kwh100":null,"range":null,"range_city":null,"range_hwy":null,"erange":null,"phev_comb":null,"charge240":null,"charge240b":null,"charger":"","charger_b":"","motor":"","fuel":"Premium","vclass":"Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD","co2":399,"fe_score":5,"ghg_score":5,"fuel_cost":3500,"save_spend":-6250,"guzzler":false,"mfr_code":"PRX","modified":"Wed Apr 05 00:00:00 EDT 2017"},{"id":37416,"model":"Macan GTS","pt":"gas","drive":"All-Wheel Drive","trany":"Automatic (AM-S7)","cyl":6,"displ":3.0,"eng":"SIDI","turbo":true,"super":false,"start_stop":true,"city":17,"hwy":23,"comb":19,"cityA":0,"hwyA":0,"combA":0,"kwh100":null,"range":null,"range_city":null,"range_hwy":null,"erange":null,"phev_comb":null,"charge240":null,"charge240b":null,"charger":"","charger_b":"","motor":"","fuel":"Premium","vclass":"Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD","co2":461,"fe_score":4,"ghg_score":4,"fuel_cost":4100,"save_spend":-9250,"guzzler":false,"mfr_code":"PRX","modified":"Wed Apr 05 00:00:00 EDT 2017"},{"id":37415,"model":"Macan S","pt":"gas","drive":"All-Wheel Drive","trany":"Automatic (AM-S7)","cyl":6,"displ":3.0,"eng":"SIDI","turbo":true,"super":false,"start_stop":true,"city":17,"hwy":23,"comb":19,"cityA":0,"hwyA":0,"combA":0,"kwh100":null,"range":null,"range_city":null,"range_hwy":null,"erange":null,"phev_comb":null,"charge240":null,"charge240b":null,"charger":"","charger_b":"","motor":"","fuel":"Premium","vclass":"Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD","co2":459,"fe_score":4,"ghg_score":4,"fuel_cost":4100,"save_spend":-9250,"guzzler":false,"mfr_code":"PRX","modified":"Wed Apr 05 00:00:00 EDT 2017"},{"id":37434,"model":"Macan Turbo","pt":"gas","drive":"All-Wheel Drive","trany":"Automatic (AM-S7)","cyl":6,"displ":3.6,"eng":"SIDI","turbo":true,"super":false,"start_stop":true,"city":17,"hwy":23,"comb":19,"cityA":0,"hwyA":0,"combA":0,"kwh100":null,"range":null,"range_city":null,"range_hwy":null,"erange":null,"phev_comb":null,"charge240":null,"charge240b":null,"charger":"","charger_b":"","motor":"","fuel":"Premium","vclass":"Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD","co2":467,"fe_score":4,"ghg_score":4,"fuel_cost":4100,"save_spend":-9250,"guzzler":false,"mfr_code":"PRX","modified":"Tue Apr 11 00:00:00 EDT 2017"},{"id":38498,"model":"Macan Turbo Kit","pt":"gas","drive":"All-Wheel Drive","trany":"Automatic (AM-S7)","cyl":6,"displ":3.6,"eng":"SIDI","turbo":true,"super":false,"start_stop":true,"city":17,"hwy":23,"comb":19,"cityA":0,"hwyA":0,"combA":0,"kwh100":null,"range":null,"range_city":null,"range_hwy":null,"erange":null,"phev_comb":null,"charge240":null,"charge240b":null,"charger":"","charger_b":"","motor":"","fuel":"Premium","vclass":"Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD","co2":460,"fe_score":4,"ghg_score":4,"fuel_cost":4100,"save_spend":-9250,"guzzler":false,"mfr_code":"PRX","modified":"Thu Aug 10 00:00:00 EDT 2017"}],"vclass":"Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD","segment":"Compact SUV","epa_certified":true,"recalls":[{"campaign":"23V443000","component":"SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:ANCHORAGE","mfr":"Porsche Cars North America, Inc.","reported":"2023-06-26","owner_notified":"2023-08-14","units":37,"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.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"APA9","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"21V131000","component":"AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER","mfr":"Porsche Cars North America, Inc.","reported":"2021-03-03","owner_notified":"2021-10-25","units":39547,"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.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"AMA2","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"20V077000","component":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP","mfr":"Porsche Cars North America, Inc.","reported":"2020-02-12","owner_notified":"2020-04-10","units":70117,"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.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"ALA2","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"critical"},{"campaign":"18V844000","component":"EQUIPMENT","mfr":"Porsche Cars North America, Inc.","reported":"2018-11-28","owner_notified":"2019-01-10","units":142,"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.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"AJ12","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"17V289000","component":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP","mfr":"Porsche Cars North America, Inc.","reported":"2017-05-03","owner_notified":"2017-07-19","units":51497,"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.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"AH06","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"critical"},{"campaign":"17V133000","component":"AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION","mfr":"Porsche Cars North America, Inc.","reported":"2017-03-02","owner_notified":"2017-06-28","units":17871,"summary":"Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Macan S and Macan Turbo and 2017 Macan GTS vehicles.  The passenger occupant detection sensor mat may fail in the front passenger seat, deactivating the front passenger air bag.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, \"Occupant Crash Protection.\"","consequence":"In the event of a crash, if the front passenger air bag does not deploy as intended, the front passenger has an increased risk of injury.","remedy":"Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the sensor mat and seat cushion, free of charge.  The recall began June 28, 2017.  Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243.  Porsche's number for this recall is AH02.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"AH02","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"16V680000","component":"SUSPENSION:FRONT","mfr":"Porsche Cars North America, Inc.","reported":"2016-09-20","owner_notified":"2016-11-07","units":243,"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.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"AG06","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"}],"recall_count":7,"critical_count":2,"park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"score":35,"grade":"F","complaints":{"count":69,"crash":3,"fire":1,"injured":0,"deaths":0,"comps":[["Air Bags",26],["Service Brakes",11],["Engine",9],["Steering",7],["Fuel/Propulsion System",6],["Vehicle Speed Control",3]],"by_year":{"2017":5,"2018":4,"2019":4,"2020":1,"2021":14,"2022":11,"2023":13,"2024":9,"2025":5,"2026":3},"excerpts":[["2025-05-02","Engine","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 diagnosed or repaired\u2026"],["2024-05-09","Air Bags","The contact owns a 2017 Porsche Macan Turbo. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the front passenger\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s side air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with a failed front passenger occupancy sensor. The contact was informed tha\u2026"],["2023-12-14","Fuel System, Gasoline","The contact owns a 2017 Porsche Macan GTS. The contact stated that upon attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. After a visual inspection of the fuel system, the contact became aware that the fuel pump flange was cracked, causing a fuel leak. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was tak\u2026"]]},"investigations":[{"action":"EA21002","component":"AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE","opened":"2021-09-17","closed":"","campaign":"","subject":"Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture","summary":"From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate (\"PSAN\") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited. The rapid burning can cause the inflator to rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious or even fatal injury to vehicle occupants. See 2016 Blomquist Report at www.nhtsa.gov/sites/nhtsa.gov/files/documents/expert_report-hrblomquist.pdf.Consequently, all frontal inflators using propellant 2004 that do not contain a \"desiccant\" (a substa"}],"ncap":[],"popularity":124,"headline":{"range":null,"mpg":22,"ncap":null,"complaints":69},"presskit_trims":[],"generated_at":"2026-09-11 06:27 UTC","sources":["EPA fueleconomy.gov","NHTSA recalls","NHTSA complaints","NHTSA NCAP","NHTSA investigations"]}