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Vehicle recall 18V318000 · May 16, 2018

Porsche Macan and Macan S

These vehicles have a control unit that may fail and prevent safety-related functions such as driver display alerts and possibly impair drivability and post-crash functions.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2018 Porsche Macan S and Macan vehicles. These vehicles have a control unit that may fail and prevent safety-related functions such as driver display alerts and possibly impair drivability and post-crash functions.
Consequence
Failure of the control unit may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected control unit, free of charge. The recall began July 27, 2018. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AJ05.
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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
18V318000
Reported to NHTSA
May 16, 2018
Filed by
Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Manufacturer campaign
AJ05
Owner notification
July 27, 2018
Vehicles potentially affected
3
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Electrical system
Recall 18V318000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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