2018 Porsche Macan problems

“Air bag light turns to "off" despite passenger sitting in seat. Took car to dealer (Bill Pearce Motors) who "verified customers concern" and "found fault present for passenger seat mat resistance to high" with a recommendation to replace "seat mat and module." This is at our expense (quote of $3700) and two trips to the dealer, being charged diagnostic fee each time. It is noted that a previous recall exists for this issue, however, it did not cover this vehicle. NHTSA ID 21V-131”

“I own a 2018 Porsche Macan with approximately 98,000 miles. My vehicle has developed a strong gasoline odor, particularly near the rear fuel-filler area, along with visible liquid leaking underneath the vehicle. There are no warning signs or error codes on the dashboard at all. The car has not been inspected by the mechanic as I am afraid to drive it now because of fire risk. I discovered NHTSA Recall 20V-077 (Porsche Campaign ALA2), which addresses fuel-pump flange cracking and potential gasoline leakage. I also located an XXX, as well as multiple 2026 NHTSA safety complaints involving other 2018 Macans with nearly identical symptoms, including a wet fuel-pump cover and strong gasoline odor. That vehicle's VIN was reportedly excluded from the recall. I am requesting that Porsche investigate this issue as a potential safety-related defect, verify my vehicle's complete recall and service history, and explain whether my vehicle is susceptible to the same fuel-pump flange failure. Please advise whether Porsche will cover the inspection and any necessary repairs given the potential fire hazard. I am not operating the vehicle because of the fuel leak. I am a single…”

“Upon routine 80k service, discovered that steering wheel column loose due to faulty bushings. Individual bushings could be replaced but manufacturer insists that entire steering column needs replacement. Manufacturer should provide replacement bushings for technician to replace instead of entire column. This is simply an 8mm plastic piece!”

“My fiancé was driving the car normally on the elevated interstate at about 130 in the morning central time on Monday, April 20 when the suddenly burst into flames! The entire vehicle is destroyed bumper-to-bumper the fuel pump on these models are apparently reason for recalls because of this exact reason.my fiancé's life was endangered because of this fire.thank Goodness there was no collision.police inspected and towed the vehicle”

“The contact owns a 2018 Porsche Macan. The contact stated that while driving or while the vehicle was parked, there was an abnormally strong fuel odor inside the vehicle, and the odor was coming from underneath the rear passenger’s seat. The contact raised the rear passenger’s seat and became aware that the cover of the fuel pump was wet. The contact had stopped driving the vehicle due to the possible safety risk. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V077000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not yet diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 85,558.”

“The contact owns a 2018 Porsche Macan. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the front passenger’s side seat belt alert was inoperable. The contact stated that while a passenger was seated in the front passenger’s side seat without the seat belt buckled, the seat belt alert failed to activate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was informed that the feature was not installed in the vehicle when the vehicle was manufactured. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 27,000.”