PORSCHE MACAN (2021) recall — Suspension
Porsche recalls certain 2:021 Macan models for potential brake damage and loss of control. Affected vehicles may need suspension repairs to prevent crashes.
Use caution until it’s fixed
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.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Porsche is recalling 2021 Macan models due to a risk of brake damage and loss of control from improperly tightened suspension screws. This could lead to a crash if not fixed. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80640-porsche-2021-macan-suspension-recall-risk-of-crash-due-to.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/80640-porsche-2021-macan-suspension-recall-risk-of-crash-due-to · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #21V224000
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“Porsche 2021 Macan Suspension Recall: Risk of Crash Due to Braking System Damage.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80640-porsche-2021-macan-suspension-recall-risk-of-crash-due-to. Based on NHTSA recall #21V224000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V224000).
Why it’s dangerous
Improperly tightened suspension screws can damage the braking system, causing driving instability and potential loss of control. This may lead to a crash if the vehicle is driven without repair.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2021 Porsche Macan, Macan S, Macan GTS, and Macan Turbo models are affected. Drivers using these vehicles without the fix face higher crash risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your vehicle is a 2021 Porsche Macan, Macan S, Macan GTS, or Macan Turbo. The issue involves the front and rear axle shock absorber screw connections.
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What to do — step by step
Stop Using Vehicle
Do not drive the vehicle until Porsche completes the suspension repair.
Contact Porsche
Reach out to Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243 to schedule the repair.
What NHTSA says to do
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. Porsche's number for this recall is AMA8.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The screw connection on the shock absorbers might not be tightened properly, risking brake damage and loss of control.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected?
Your vehicle is affected if it is a 2021 Porsche Macan, Macan S, Macan GTS, or Macan Turbo model.
What should I do if I own an affected vehicle?
Do not drive the vehicle until Porsche completes the suspension repair. Contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243 to schedule the repair.
Contact Porsche
We’ve drafted a message you can send Porsche to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 21V224000 — Porsche Porsche Hello, I own a Porsche that is covered by recall 21V224000 from Porsche. The official recall notice states: 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. Porsche's number for this recall is AMA8. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #21V224000 (March 31, 2021)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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