Porsche Macan Recall R/2020/046: Bottom Side Of Fuel Pump Servi Ce Cover May Get Into Contact With Connection Pipe Of The…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 5 Mar 2020
- Launched
- 7,374
- vehicles in the UK
- ALA2
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Porsche recalled Macan vehicles built between 7 November 2013 and 27 March 2018. The fuel pump connection pipe may come into contact with the fuel pump service cover and become damaged. The recall notice describes the fix as: re-work the bottom of the service cover. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The fuel pump connection pipe may come into contact with the fuel pump service cover and become damaged.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: BOTTOM SIDE OF FUEL PUMP SERVI CE COVER MAY GET INTO CONTACT WITH CONNECTION PIPE OF THE FUEL PUMP Defect: The fuel pump connection pipe may come into contact with the fuel pump service cover and become damaged Remedy: Re-work the bottom of the service cover
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: bottom side of fuel pump servi ce cover may get into contact with connection pipe of the fuel pump.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: re-work the bottom of the service cover.
Are You Affected?
Macan built between 7 November 2013 and 27 March 2018 may be included. Porsche estimates 7,374 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 campaign code ALA2 or the DVSA reference R/2020/046. 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?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| MacanRecall Campaign / Stop Delivery: Check screw connection for airbag in front seats and rework if necessary | Urgent | R/2025/328 | |
| Macan, PanameraOn the affected vehicles it is possible that the screw connection of the seat belt mount to the rear left and/or right seat was not carried out in accordance with the specifications | Urgent | R/2023/213 | |
| 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 | |
| MacanFront passenger airbags may be deactivated | Urgent | R/2017/112 |
This is one of 122 Porsche recalls in DVSA’s data. The Porsche recall launched before it was R/2020/026 on 5 Feb 2020, for the tightness of the high pressure fuel line on cylinder bank 2 cannot be guaranteed due…. The one launched after it was R/2020/091 on 20 Mar 2020, for the data version of the engine control unit must be updated to improve the nitrogen oxide…. You can also see every Porsche recall, the Porsche Macan recall history, all recalls launched in 2020 and fuel leak recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2020/046, launched 5 March 2020. 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.