2016 PORSCHE MACAN — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
31
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
36
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2016 PORSCHE MACAN
The 2016 PORSCHE MACAN has received a total of 31 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP. 36 technical service bulletins have been issued by Porsche Cars North America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Air Bags (10 complaints), Engine (4 complaints), and Steering (3 complaints).
Recalls for the 2016 PORSCHE MACAN
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2016 PORSCHE MACAN, potentially affecting up to 70,117 vehicles.
Recall 20V077000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
| 70,117 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2016 PORSCHE MACAN
31 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2016 PORSCHE MACAN. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance Adaptive Cruise Control | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywiper | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
Y shaped plastic Coolant line cracks and leaks do to manufactures poor choice of materials! Resulting in engine overheating, and sever loss of coolant! Spraying entire engine compartment under hood white dried up coolant over spay spots with empty coolant reservoir and no heat. You would think that line would be made from an aluminum as it beads to with stand high heat temperatures from being against and engine.
Oil leak from Timming Cover, make oil smoking burn strong smell in to the cabin. My kids feel not good when breathing evrytime when they on the car.
The steering felt loose as if the car can loose control
Safety Rating for the 2016 PORSCHE MACAN
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2016 PORSCHE MACAN in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2016 PORSCHE MACAN
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. has issued 36 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2016 PORSCHE MACAN. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
No. 35-23 — AIR BAGS
Technical information for WPC6 - Replacing Driver’s Airbag Unit
No. 215-23 — SERVICE BRAKES
Technical Information - Improper Handling of the Brake Caliper During Assembly Work on the Front Axle (215/23)
No. 112-24 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Technical information for a complaint on the exterior mirror - does not fold in and out
No. 215-23 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Technical information for improper handling of brake caliper during assembly work on front axle
No. 102-17 — EQUIPMENT
Symptom-based workshop manual for the body exterior. drains on rear panoramic roof blocked - checking water drain hoses, cleaning, and replacing drain sleeves
No. 2229 — EQUIPMENT
Special tools information for an assembly tool and thrust piece for the Cayenne and Macan
No. 60-22 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:PUMP
Technical information: coolant loss in the body front section/engine compartment area.
No. 132-17 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Symptom based workshop manual information: customer complaint is a vibration/jerking during acceleration. Check transfer gear.
No. 50-21-2 — SEATS
Information for recall campaign AMA2 - replacing seat occupancy detection system for passenger seat.
No. 07-21-2 — EQUIPMENT
Technical information for how to deal with cracks in the clamping plate at the front of the roof transport system.
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2016 PORSCHE MACAN
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the PORSCHE MACAN
- 2014 PORSCHE MACAN — 0 complaints
- 2015 PORSCHE MACAN — 30 complaints
- 2016 PORSCHE MACAN (current)
- 2017 PORSCHE MACAN — 71 complaints
- 2018 PORSCHE MACAN — 40 complaints
- 2019 PORSCHE MACAN — 12 complaints
- 2020 PORSCHE MACAN — 19 complaints
- 2021 PORSCHE MACAN — 12 complaints
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