- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of a fire.
- The fix
- 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.
Vehicle safety record
2016 Porsche Macan Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2016 Porsche Macan have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in February 2020 for the fuel pump.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical Macan year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2016 Porsche Macan recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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No complaints about the 2016 Porsche Macan yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Porsche Macan: every year compared
All Macan years2016 Porsche Macan vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Porsche Macan | 0 | 1 | A | |
| 2016 Acura MDX | 378 | 7 | D | Compare |
| 2016 Acura RDX | 41 | 2 | B | Compare |
| 2016 Infiniti QX60 | 29 | 1 | B | Compare |
| 2016 Porsche Cayenne | 0 | 2 | A | Compare |
| 2016 Land Rover Range Rover | 0 | 13 | C | Compare |
| 2016 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | 0 | 11 | B | Compare |
| 2016 Lexus NX | 0 | 1 | A | Compare |
| 2016 Audi Q5 | 0 | 5 | B | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2016 Porsche Macan
Does the 2016 Porsche Macan have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2016 Porsche Macan: fuel pump (February 2020). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2016 Porsche Macan had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2016 Porsche Macan a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 79 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Porsche Macan year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 2016 Porsche Macan has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data