Vehicle recall 21V224000 · March 31, 2021
2021 Porsche Macan
The screw connection on the shock absorbers of the front and rear axle might not be tightened properly.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
Do not drive affected vehicles until they are repaired. This is the manufacturer’s safety advisory for this recall.
- Summary
- Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2021 Porsche Macan, Macan S, Macan GTS, and Macan Turbo vehicles. The screw connection on the shock absorbers of the front and rear axle might not be tightened properly.
- Consequence
- A failed screw connection may cause damage to the braking system, driving instability, and the potential loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the remedy has been performed. Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will rework and tighten the screw connections, free of charge. Owners may contact Porsche's customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AMA8.
- 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
- 21V224000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 31, 2021
- Filed by
- Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- AMA8
- Owner notification
- May 7, 2021
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 10
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Suspension › Rear › Shock absorber; Suspension › Front › Shock absorber
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Porsche Macan (2021): 2021
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