Safety recallImmediate safety action

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.

Vehicles covered
2021
Evidence level
Official safety recall
Information reviewed
August 3, 2026
Jurisdiction
United States

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

Does this match the moment?

“clunk from suspension”“car feels unstable”“wheel alignment keeps changing”“knocking over bumps”“suspension part broke”“car pulls to one side”

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.

Mileage context

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.

Official repair pathAuthorised dealer · Confirm with VIN

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.

Boundary

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.

Boundary

A year, make and model match does not prove that every vehicle is included. The VIN result controls eligibility.

What owners reported

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