Model year

2016 Porsche Macan S

SUV, gasoline, built in Germany. Owner complaints on file from Aug 18, 2017 to Oct 15, 2025.

Recall campaigns covering this model year5131k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints5Below the median 2016 suv
Severity index20.02016 suvs average 6.0
First 24 months1Complaints in its first two years
Complaints over time

Complaints about the 2016 Porsche Macan S peaked in 2017, with 1 filed

Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.

00.250.50.75120171201820192020202120222023202420252026
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Components

60% of complaints about the 2016 Porsche Macan S name airbags

Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.

Airbags
3
Electrical system
2
Seat belts
1
Steering
1
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls

5 recall campaigns cover the 2016 Porsche Macan S

Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.

Recall campaigns for the 2016 Porsche Macan S
CampaignFiledSubjectComponentVehiclesRemedy
23V-443Jun 26, 2023Screw that attaches the lower seat belt anchor to the seat frame on the outboard rear seats may not have been tightened properlySeat belts37Part replacement
21V-131Mar 3, 2021Front passenger seat occupancy sensor mat may degrade and fail to detect a passenger in the front seatAirbags39,547Part replacement
17V-289May 3, 2017Fuel pump flange on the affected vehicles may crack, allowing fuel to leakFuel system51,497Part replacement
17V-133Mar 2, 2017Passenger occupant detection sensor mat may fail in the front passenger seat, deactivating the front passenger air bagAirbags17,871Part replacement
15V-717Oct 30, 2015Affected vehicles have a low pressure fuel line in the engine compartment that may leakFuel system21,835Repair or modification
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints

What owners reported about the 2016 Porsche Macan S

The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.

5 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.

  1. Filed Oct 15, 2025Failure Oct 15, 2025190,000 milesBridgeport, CTSpeedometer/odometer

    Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2016 Porsche Macan S with approximately 130,000 miles on the odometer. The contact later obtained a Carfax report on the vehicle and discovered that the last odometer reading was at 190,000. The vehicle was a private dealer sale. The seller was contacted regarding the discrepancy. No further information was available.

    NHTSA complaint 11693578
  2. Filed Jul 29, 2024Failure Dec 1, 202045,000 milesForest Hills, NYAir bags, Seat belts

    The contact owns a 2016 Porsche Macan S. The contact stated that the passenger's side seat failed to detect while the seat was occupied. The air bag off warning light was illuminated, and the passenger's side seat belt failed to chime while the seat belt was not buckled. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 45,000.

    NHTSA complaint 11605086
  3. Filed Jul 7, 2021Failure Jul 7, 2021West Orange, NJAir bags

    Takata recall. The contact owns a 2016 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 vehicle was taken to the local dealer and it was confirmed that the part was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

    NHTSA complaint 11423813
  4. Filed Jul 19, 2019Failure Mar 28, 201990,000 milesPiine Mountain, GAElectrical system, SteeringCrash1 injured

    TRAVELING ON ROADWAY, WARNING ON DASH "ELECTRONIC STEERING FAILURE", UNABLE TO STEER VEHICLE, RAN OFF ROADWAY, TOTALED CAR. PORSCHE SAYS THERE IS NOT A PROBLEM.

    NHTSA complaint 11233415
  5. Filed Aug 18, 2017Failure May 24, 2017Raritan, NJAir bags

    TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 PORSCHE MACAN S. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V133000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER (FLEMINGTON PORSCHE, LOCATED AT 213 US-202, FLEMINGTON, NJ 08822; (908) 271-4058) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

    NHTSA complaint 11016109
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations

1 NHTSA investigation on file

  • EA21002 Engineering analysis, Airbags
    Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
    Opened Sep 17, 2021, still open
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins

428 manufacturer communications cover this model year

Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall; the 60 most recent are listed.

  • SPTL2609 Sep 14, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Special Tools and Equipment Information for alignment machines - Q3 2026 Software Spec Update Available
  • No. 28-26 Sep 22, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Manufacturer's Certificate for Overview of Approved Porsche C40 Engine Oils. Note that this bulletin covers all models back to model year 1984, for which C40 engine oils are allocated.
  • No. 27-26 Sep 22, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Manufacturer's Certificate for Overview of Approved Porsche C20 Engine Oils. Note that the bulletin covers all models back to model year 1984, for which C20 engine oils are allocated.
  • No. 26-26 Sep 22, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Manufacturer's Certificate for Overview of Approved Porsche C30 Engine Oils. Note that the bulletin includes all models back to model year 1984, for which C30 engine oils are allocated.
  • No. 25-26 Sep 22, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Manufacturer's Certificate for Overview of Approved Porsche A40 Engine Oils. Note that this bulletin covers all vehicles from model year 1997 to 2020, for which A40 engine oils are assigned. Model years 1997-2001 are not available for selection in the system.
  • No. 12-26 Sep 1, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Technical Information for Damage to Nano Plug Contacts Due to Utilization of Incorrect Measuring Equipment
  • SPTL2314a Aug 28, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Special Tools and Equipment Information for Diagnostic Equipment Standards for all USA Porsche Centers
  • SPTL2608 Aug 17, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Special Tools and Equipment Information for alignment machines - Q2 2026 Software Spec Update Available
  • GR16D8a Aug 14, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Product Knowledge for Model Type Designations
  • GR16D8 Aug 14, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Product Knowledge for Chassis/VIN Numbering Systems
  • 13/26 Jul 22, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Allocation of Approved Engine Oils MY 2027 (13/26)
  • 26/26 Jul 17, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Non-Deletable Fault Memory Entries for Clutch Slip/Speed Adjuster in Transmission Electronics (PDK) Control Unit After Repair (26/26)
  • 39/26 Jul 17, 2026 · Warranty Program/Extension
    Warranty Information: Warranty Extension for Transmission Electronics Control Unit (39/26)
  • SPTL 2607a Jul 30, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    VAS 621001A Matrix Headlamp Aimer – Automatic Shipment / Maha Installation
  • SPTL 2607 Jul 27, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    VAS 621001A Matrix Headlamp Aimer – Automatic Shipment / Maha Installation
  • SPTL 2603b Jul 7, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Porsche Approved Collision Center – Acquiring Special Tools and Equipment
  • SPTL 2603b Jul 7, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Porsche Approved Collision Center – Acquiring Special Tools and Equipment
  • TSTR 2642 Aug 5, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Porsche Tester Software Update Information Software Version: 44.300.000
  • TSTR 2641 Jul 21, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    PiUS Update Information Software Version: 3.2
  • TSTR 2641 Jul 21, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    PiUS Update Information Software Version: 3.2
  • TSTR 2640 Jul 13, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Porsche Tester Software Update Information Software Version: 44.200.051
  • TSTR 2639 Jul 8, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Porsche Tester Software Update Information Software Version: 44.200.041
  • TSTR 2638 Jul 8, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Porsche Tester Software Update Information Software Version: 44.200.040
  • TSTR 2637 Jul 8, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Porsche Tester Software Update Information Software Version: 44.200.035
  • GR13D790 Jun 23, 2026 · Other
    Parts Withdrawal - Various Parts
  • GR13D789 Jun 19, 2026 · Other
    Parts Withdrawal - Various Parts
  • GR13D788 Jun 18, 2026 · Other
    Parts Withdrawal - Various Parts
  • TSTR2636 Jun 30, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Porsche Tester Software Update Information Software Version: 44.200.031
  • TSTR2635 Jun 30, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Porsche Tester Software Update Information Software Version: 44.200.030
  • TSTR2634 Jun 25, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Porsche Tester Software Update Information Software Version: 44.200.023
  • TSTR2633 Jun 24, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Porsche Tester Software Update Information Software Version: 44.200.022
  • TSTR2633 Jun 24, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Porsche Tester Software Update Information Software Version: 44.200.022
  • TSTR2632 Jun 19, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Porsche Tester Software Update Information Software Version: 44.200.015
  • TSTR2631 Jun 16, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Porsche Tester Software Update Information Software Version: 44.200.010
  • TSTR2631 Jun 16, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Porsche Tester Software Update Information Software Version: 44.200.010
  • TSTR2630 Jun 9, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Porsche Tester Software Update Information Software Version: 44.200.001
  • SPTL2603a Jun 25, 2026 · Other
    Porsche Approved Collision Center – Acquiring Special Tools and Equipment
  • 40/26 4407 Jun 30, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Wheel Bolt Replacement Requirement - Change from Wheel Bolts with Aluminum Washers to Wheel Bolts with Steel Washers (40/26)
  • 20/26 Jun 25, 2026 · Other
    Overview of Approved Porsche C20 Engine Oils (20/26)
  • 19/26 1701 Jun 25, 2026 · Other
    Overview of Approved Porsche C30 Engine Oils (19/26)
  • 21/26 1701 Jun 25, 2026 · Other
    Overview of Approved Porsche C40 Engine Oils (21/26)
  • 15/26 1701 Jun 25, 2026 · Other
    Overview of Approved Porsche A40 Engine Oils (15/26)
  • 16/26 1701 Jun 25, 2026 · Other
    Overview of Approved Porsche C30 Engine Oils (16/26)
  • 16/26 1701 Jun 25, 2026 · Other
    Overview of Approved Porsche C30 Engine Oils (16/26)
  • 17/26 1701 Jun 25, 2026 · Other
    Overview of Approved Porsche C20 Engine Oils (17/26)
  • 18/26 1701 Jun 25, 2026 · Other
    Overview of Approved Porsche C40 Engine Oils (18/26)
  • No. TLLI2602 May 29, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Tech live look information bulletin for How to use Frontline.io on the HoloLens 2
  • No. TLLI2601 May 29, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Tech live look information bulletin for how to use fronline.io on mobile devices and tablets.
  • No. D782.1 May 28, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the door lock. The part numbers involved are all included in the PDF. All parts before generation status S08 and before pro-duction date 01.09.2024. The vehicles affected are ones that use the part numbers me…
  • No. D785 May 22, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Parts information for parts withdrawal involving 9J1827447B, PAA971221B, and 95B201060AA. The lock, the fuel tank attachments, and the module connector. The vehicles affected are ones that use the part number(s) mentioned.
  • No. 2604 May 14, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Special tools and equipment information for VAS 6296/10 Auto-Ship and Q1 2026 Software Spec Update Available
  • No. D784 May 13, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the (976809858) Fuel filler flap module. The vehicles affected are ones that use the part number mentioned.
  • No. D783 May 11, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Parts information for parts withdrawal involving servomotor and rear light. Part numbers affected are 976411881E, 976511881E, PAD411881B, PAD511881A, PAD411881C, 973945093BC. The vehicles involved are ones that use the part numbers mentioned.
  • No. 46-26 May 6, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Technical information for a software update of various control units: Software Network VR28.13 SQ4
  • No. D782 Apr 27, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the door lock. The vehicles affected are ones that use the part number(s) mentioned in the attached PDF.
  • No. D781 Apr 18, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Parts information for parts withdrawal involving (992513031K) Shock absorber (spring cyl.). The vehicles affected are ones that use the part number mentioned.
  • No. D780 Apr 17, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the transmission oil. Part number 00004321012 is affected - the vehicles that use this part number should be included.
  • No. D779 Apr 13, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Parts information for Parts Withdrawal - Oil Pressure Sender. The vehicles affected are ones that use the part number PAB906060.
  • No. D778 Apr 11, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Parts information for parts withdrawal involving various parts. The vehicles affected are ones that use the part numbers mentioned. Part numbers: 0PD145703E, 0PD145703H, 0PD907123G, 0PD907123K
  • No. D777 Apr 10, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the high-voltage battery. The vehicles affected are ones that use the part numbers mentioned. 9J1915099AS, 9J1915100AS, and 9J1915100AQ
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.