Porsche Macan Recall R/2014/064: Driver May Need To Supply More Pedal Force Than Expected To Stop The Vehicle, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 28 May 2014
- Launched
- 196
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2014/064
- DVSA reference
Porsche recalled Macan vehicles built between 27 January 2014 and 10 April 2014. The brake servo may have been damaged during installation which would result in reduced pedal assistance whilst the brakes will still function more pedal force will be required to stop the vehicle. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to check the servo and where necessary replace the servo. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The brake servo may have been damaged during installation which would result in reduced pedal assistance whilst the brakes will still function more pedal force will be required to stop the vehicle.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: DRIVER MAY NEED TO SUPPLY MORE PEDAL FORCE THAN EXPECTED TO STOP THE VEHICLE Defect: The brake servo may have been damaged during installation which would result in reduced pedal assistance whilst the brakes will still function more pedal force will be required to stop the vehicle. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check the servo and where necessary replace the servo.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in reduced pedal assistance whilst the brakes will still function more pedal force will be required to stop the vehicle.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to check the servo and where necessary replace the servo.
Are You Affected?
Macan built between 27 January 2014 and 10 April 2014 may be included. Porsche estimates 196 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Porsche, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Porsche.
- Book with any franchised Porsche dealer, quoting the DVSA reference R/2014/064. See how to get a Porsche recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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|---|---|---|---|
| MacanRecall Campaign / Stop Delivery: Check screw connection for airbag in front seats and rework if necessary | Urgent | R/2025/328 | |
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| MacanIndividual screw connections of the shock absorbers on the front and rear axle may have been impermissibly tightened several times | Book soon | R/2021/127 | |
| MacanThe passenger seat occupancy detection system does not currently meet the required standard | Low | R/2021/094 | |
| MacanBottom side of fuel pump servi ce cover may get into contact with connection pipe of the fuel pump | Urgent | R/2020/046 |
This is one of 122 Porsche recalls in DVSA’s data. The Porsche recall launched before it was R/2014/059 on 1 May 2014, for fire may occur. The one launched after it was R/2014/151 on 3 Nov 2014, for bonnet catch assembly may fail. You can also see every Porsche recall, the Porsche Macan recall history, all recalls launched in 2014 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2014/064, launched 28 May 2014. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.