Porsche Macan Complaints (2018)

36 consumer complaints on file.

#11558577December 5, 2023
AIR BAGS
I own a 2018 Macan GTS and the passenger airbag sensor was defective. My VIN was not covered by the NHTSA’s recall (21V131000) thought it is the same part that was defective and is the same make/model/year. I have submitted a request to Porsche for reimbursement for the repair, but they have denied my request without explanation.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11522972May 20, 2023
AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SEAT BELTS
Forgot case number with Porsche it is 800053607 Porsche says car is unsafe to drive. My case number with NHTSA is 11522971
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11522971May 19, 2023
AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SEAT BELTS
While in Dallas TX on Feb 23 2023 I took my car to dealer air bag light came on. Issue was seat belt sensor defective part number 95B 881 256 BA repair set seat occupancy sensor. Found out there are several Macan GTS 2018 same problem.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11494450November 21, 2022
ENGINE
The contact owns a 2018 Porsche Macan S. The contact stated that upon taking the vehicle to an independent mechanic for an oil change, he was informed that the oil had leaked and splashed over the engine compartment. There was also oil on the oil pan underneath the engine. The independent mechanic diagnosed that the engine cover gasket, timing cover gaskets, timing bolts, and other unknown parts needed to be replaced. The vehicle was in the process of being repaired. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that it was a known failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that they could not assist as the VIN was not under recall. A case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 23,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11494272November 19, 2022
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I’m filing this complaint because I signed a contract for the purchase of my second vehicle (a Porsche Macan 2018) using my own financing on August 23rd 2022 with a auto dealership (“Ocean Mazda”) and the auto dealership waited 3 months to submit the final required bank “Dealer Funding” document necessary for funding in order to force me to secure dealer financing. In August of 2022 I purchased 2 vehicles with Ocean Mazda of Doral, Florida. I purchased a Maserati on August 4th 2022 and a Porsche Macan on August 23rd 2022. During the time of purchasing the vehicle Ocean Mazda representatives continuously asked if i was interested in securing dealer financing instead of using my own financing for both vehicles. On August 4th 2022 i signed a contract for the purchase of a 2019 Maserati using my own financing with Ocean Mazda successfully submitting the required dealer fund bank document in order to secure funding; while continuously questioning if i was interested in deal funding throughout the process. On August 23rd 2022 i signed a contract for the purchase of a 2018 Porsche. Ocean Mazda did not submit the dealer funding document and waited 3 months in to secure dealership financing for the purchase of the vehicle. The dealership called to say that the financing fell through, and dealership financing was the only other option too sign a dealership financing agreement or return the vehicle back to Ocean Mazda; if not, then the vehicle would be report stolen. I’m filing this complaint because I signed a contract for the purchase of a vehicle using my own financing and the auto dealership waited 3 months to submit the final required bank “Dealer Funding” document necessary for funding in order to force me to secure dealer financing.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11494148November 18, 2022
STEERING
The steering of the vehicle completely failed while driving. The steering column detached from the steering rack and steering the vehicle was no longer possible. There was no warning and its only by luck that nobody was killed. The defect was confirmed and repaired by the dealer. There is a single bolt that attaches the column to the rack, which if not torqued properly can fall out and lead to this complete failure of steering. I reported to incident to the manufacturer, but they have not responded to my case at all. Please also see: NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V493000 for exact same issue with different model/year. This is a much larger issue that originally thought and has a very high chance of death or injury especially for a high performance vehicle.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11456608March 14, 2022
AIR BAGS
On November 26, 2021 I brought the vehicle in for service due to an airbag warning light. The dealer informed me that the front seat passenger occupancy sensor mat was faulty and must be replaced. The dealer disconnected the seat sensor, thus removing the air bag safety protection system for front seat passenger as the instrument panel shows no occupant in front passenger seat. I have repeated called the dealer only to be told the part was on back-order, but that was four months ago. I have also reached out to Porsche and they where not helpful. My concern is, in the vent of an accident, that the front seat passengers injuries could be fatal.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11446123January 4, 2022
AIR BAGS
The contact's wife owns a 2018 Porsche Macan. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V131000 (Air Bags). The dealer was contacted and informed the contact that the parts were unavailable despite having received a letter stating otherwise. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. Consumer has stated since March 24th,2022 nothing has been done.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11444460December 20, 2021
SERVICE BRAKES, STEERING
I purchased this vehicle from The Collection Dealer Coral Gables, Florida. I brought the car in to have them check the brake pedal travel. It seems to me that the brake pedal response to applying the brakes is spongy or too much travel. It feels like the lines have air in them. The Service advisor says it is normal for this Macan S to feel that way. I still don't think is right. Also, it has been a few times when I am parking the car seems like it wants to accelerate all by itself and I have to apply the brakes not to go over the parking spot stopper or if inside my garage, not to go thru the wall and end up inside my living room.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11434375September 25, 2021
AIR BAGS, SEATS, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I cannot use my car for fearing of legal actions if I put anybody onto the front passenger seat. This recall has been on since April this year— that’s almost 5 months. I’ve contacted the Porshe dealership so many times and they still haven’t received the parts from the manufacturer.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11418038May 21, 2021
AIR BAGS
Front Passenger Seat occupancy sensor mat recall has not been remedy by my porsche dealership within a reasonable amount of time. I have made several attempts, calls, emails, and subsequently reached out to Porsche customer services and Porsche USA --- all advising someone will reach out and it will be rectified. Subsequently, all I received was a letter with regards to the recall April 30, 2021 however they have been aware long prior about the situation. Even when it went in for service, they detected and service department forgot to mention/address to the representative I work with at the dealership. it is unreasonable for Porsche to expect me to continually not have a passenger in my front seat when this vehicle is my main means of transportation.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11373022November 4, 2020
STEERING
THE FRONT STABILIZER BAR BROKE IN HALF. CAR HAS ONLY 800 MILES ON IT. DEALERSHIP HAS NEVER SEEN THIS BEFORE AND CLAIMS DEFECTIVE STABILIZER BAR. BEING FIXED UNDER WARRANTY. CAR WAS IN MOTION WHEN THIS OCCURRED. THIS WAS ON A CITY STREET.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11319295March 26, 2020
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, STEERING
AT ~27,000 MILES VEHICLE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. NOTIFICATION ON DASHBOARD STATED 'DRIVING PERMITTED'. VEHICLE WAS SLUGGISH TO START OVER THE NEXT 2 DAYS. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER AND THEY IDENTIFIED A FUEL PUMP LEAK. THEY REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP AND I PICKED UP THE VEHICLE A FEW DAYS LATER. PROBLEM OCCURRED AGAIN. TOOK VEHICLE BACK TO DEALER. THEY KEPT THE CAR FOR OVER 40 DAYS (I STILL DO NOT HAVE IT) AND IT IS BEING FILED UNDER LEMON LAW. THE DEALER HAD TO REPLACE AND TEST DRIVE THE FUEL PUMPS MULTIPLE TIMES SINCE THE SECOND ONE ALSO LEAKED AND THE REPLACEMENTS LEAKED AS WELL PER THE REPAIR ORDER. PORSCHE IS CLAIMING THIS ISSUE IS 'FIXED' NOW BUT I DO NOT TRUST IT SINCE PER THE RECALL IT IS A DESIGN ISSUE AND BEFORE THE RECALLS ARE EVEN TAKING PLACE WHICH IS APRIL 2020. THE PROPOSED RECALL FIX ON CONSUMER REPORT DOES NOT SEEM TO ADDRESS MY SITUATION SINCE THE FAILURES OCCURRED AT THE DEALER EVEN ON MULTIPLE REPLACEMENT PARTS. THE RISK IS NOT ONLY A SLUGGISH START DUE TO LOW FUEL PRESSURE BUT THERE IS A FIRE HAZARD FROM THESE LEAKS. SECONDLY THERE IS A STEERING COLUMN KNOCK AND VIBRATION COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN AND/OR FRAME AND/OR FRONT AXLE EVERY-TIME I TURN THE VEHICLE RIGHT OR LEFT WHILE GOING UP OR DOWN A HILL OR OVER A SPEED BUMP <10MPH. THIS HAS BEEN PRESENT SINCE DAY 1 OF OWNING THE VEHICLE AND HAS GOTTEN LOUDER OVER TIME AND MORE APPARENT AS I CAN FEEL THE ISSUE UNDER THE DRIVERS SEAT FROM THE RUBBING/VIBRATION OR WHATEVER IS CAUSING THE NOISE. I CAN ALSO FEEL A VIBRATION IN THE STEERING WHEEL WHEN THIS HAPPENS TOO. DEALER HAS REFUSED TO FIX IT CLAIMING 'UNABLE TO REPLICATE THE CONDITION' 4 TIMES NOW OVER THE COURSE OF 2 YEARS. I RE-CREATED THE CONDITION FEBRUARY 17TH 2020 WITH THE SERVICE ADVISOR AND HAVE IT DOCUMENTED IN THE REPAIR ORDER. THIS IS ALSO STILL NOT FIXED.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11245710August 23, 2019
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2018 PORSCHE MACAN. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DIM LIGHTING SETTING BEING A SAFETY HAZARD. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE HEADLIGHTS APPEARED TO BE POINTING IN A DOWNWARD POSITION. *J'S
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11219890June 13, 2019
STEERING
WHEN TURNING AT SLOW SPEEDS RUBBING RUBBER SOUND OCCURS. DEALER WAS FINALLY GOING TO PULL THE STEERING WHEEL. I TRADED IT AND I'M SURE THEY NEVER FOUND OR FIXED THE PROBLEM.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11189825March 18, 2019
SERVICE BRAKES
I PURCHASED THIS PORSCHE MACAN BASIC MODEL FROM A PORSCHE DEALERSHIP IN DESTIN IN OCT 2018 WITH 4,000 MILES, CERTIFIED PRE OWNED. THE BRAKE PEDAL HAS TOO MUCH PEDAL TRAVEL. I HAVE TO PUSH THE BRAKE PEDAL DOWN TO FAR BEFORE I FEEL THE BRAKES ENGAGE. I DON'T FEEL SAFE DRIVING THIS CAR. IT HAS BECOME A SAFETY ISSUE. ON MAR 29, 2019 I'M GOING TO TAKE IT INTO THE DEALERSHIP FOR THE 3RD TIME FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. I'VE WENT ONLINE AND DID A GOOGLE SEARCH FOR THIS PROBLEM AND THERE'S SEVERAL FORUMS WITH THIS SAME BASE MODEL MACAN WITH THE SAME PEDAL TRAVEL ISSUE. ALTHOUGH THIS CAR IS NOT THE 440 HP TURBO MODEL MACAN, IT HAS 250 HP AND IT NEEDS TO HAVE BETTER BRAKES THAN IT HAS. THAT IS WHY I'M WRITING THIS TO BRING THIS TO YOUR ATTENTION INCASE NO ONE HAS DONE THIS YET. I'M NOT SAYING THAT THE BRAKES DON'T WORK, I'M SAYING THERE'S TOO MUCH PEDAL TRAVEL BEFORE THEY ENGAGE AND IT'S SCARY WHEN I PUSH ON THE BRAKES AND THEY TRAVEL TOO FAR BEFORE THEY ENGAGE.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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