2021 Porsche Macan · Steering & suspension
Suspension component may fail
The screw connection on the shock absorbers of the front and rear axle might not be tightened properly.
What the reviewed source says
Start with the documented condition, not a parts guess.
NHTSA campaign 21V224000 includes certain 2021 Porsche Macan vehicles. Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2021 Porsche Macan, Macan S, Macan GTS, and Macan Turbo vehicles. 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.
Words owners may use
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Symptoms in the pattern
- Noise, looseness, changed handling or uneven tyre wear may appear, depending on the component
- An open campaign appears when the complete VIN is checked
- Some recalled vehicles may show no advance warning before the component fails
Vehicles and scope
- 2021 Porsche Macan
- NHTSA campaign 21V224000
- The manufacturer filing lists 10 potentially affected units across the complete campaign.
- VIN eligibility determines whether this recall applies to an individual vehicle
- NHTSA marks this campaign with a Do Not Drive advisory
Manufacturer position
What the official procedure directs
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.
Safety recall eligibility is based on the VIN and campaign scope, not ordinary warranty mileage. Check the complete VIN even when the vehicle is outside its original warranty.
Original evidence
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Repair paths and safe checks
Separate the diagnosis from the action.
Use the official recall 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.
Do not buy parts from the campaign description alone. VIN scope, superseded remedies and parts availability can change.
What owners reported
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Check the complete VIN before arranging work
Enter the 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup and ask the manufacturer or an authorised dealer to confirm whether the campaign is open for this vehicle.
A year, make and model match does not prove that every vehicle is included. The VIN result controls eligibility.
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Read the method beside the problem
These guides explain the safety and evidence checks that apply to this problem file.
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A VIN search checks the displayed NHTSA records for an unrepaired safety recall associated with one vehicle. A model search shows only the wider campaign population.
Read guide ↗When a car is unsafe
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