NHTSA Recall 18V318000: Electrical system
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 3 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Porsche Macan.
| NHTSA campaign | 18V318000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | AJ05 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Report received | May 16, 2018 |
| Owner notification | July 27, 2018 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 18V318000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.