The contact owns a 2020 Porsche Macan S. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the contact’s friend inspected the vehicle and became aware that the passenger’s side headlight assembly was inoperable. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was determined that the passenger’s side headlight assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but provided no assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 56,000.
The worst 2020 Porsche Macan S problems
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Recalls 1
Seat belts: rear/other: anchorage
- What is wrong
- Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2016-2020 Macan S, 2017-2020 Macan, 2017 Panamera Turbo, 2018 and 2020 Macan Turbo and Panamera 4, 2018 Macan Sport Edition, Panamera 4 E-Hybrid, and 2019 Panamera 4 Sport Turismo vehicles. The screw that attaches the lower seat belt anchor to the seat frame on the outboard rear seats may not have been tightened properly.
- Risk
- An improperly tightened seat belt anchor can detach during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace and tighten the lower rear outboard seat belt anchor screws, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 24, 2023. Owners may contact Porsche's customer service at 1‑800‑767‑7243. Porsche's number for this recall is APA9.
Recall number 23V443000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2020 Porsche Macan S 428
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Warranty Information: Warranty Extension for Transmission Electronics Control Unit (39/26)
- Parts Information for Parts Withdrawal
- Parts Information for Parts Withdrawal
- Parts Information for Parts Withdrawal
- Advanced Technical Information for VTS Remote Services Fail due to False 3G
- Parts Information for Parts Withdrawal
- Advanced Technical Information for Paint Thickness or Decals Affecting Corner Radar Sensor Operation
- Parts Information for Parts Withdrawal
- Manufacturer's Certificate for Overview of Approved Porsche A40 Engine Oils
- Manufacturer's Certificate for Overview of Approved Porsche C30 Engine Oils
What 2020 Porsche Macan S owners say
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Questions about the 2020 Porsche Macan S
Is the 2020 Porsche Macan S reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2020 Porsche Macan S, fewer than a typical Macan S model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2020 Porsche Macan S?
Lights, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 2020 Porsche Macan S have?
1 recall, covering seat belts.
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