Porsche Macan Recall R/2021/127: Individual Screw Connections Of The Shock Absorbers On The Front And Rear Axle May Have…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- 16 Apr 2021
- Launched
- 4
- vehicles in the UK
- AMA8
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Porsche recalled Macan vehicles built between 7 January 2021 and 25 February 2021. Individual screw connections of the shock absorbers on the front axle and rear axle may have been impermissibly tightened several times. The dealer will replace the affected fastening screws and tightened according to the original specifications. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Individual screw connections of the shock absorbers on the front axle and rear axle may have been impermissibly tightened several times.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: INDIVIDUAL SCREW CONNECTIONS OF THE SHOCK ABSORBERS ON THE FRONT AND REAR AXLE MAY HAVE BEEN IMPERMISSIBLY TIGHTENED SEVERAL TIMES Defect: Individual screw connections of the shock absorbers on the front axle and rear axle may have been impermissibly tightened several times. Remedy: The affected fastening screws must be replaced and tightened according to the original specifications. On vehicles where the front axle is affected the mounting saddles must also be replaced.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: individual screw connections of the shock absorbers on the front and rear axle may have been impermissibly tightened several times.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the affected fastening screws and tightened according to the original specifications.
Are You Affected?
Macan built between 7 January 2021 and 25 February 2021 may be included. Porsche estimates 4 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 AMA8 or the DVSA reference R/2021/127. 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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/2021/139 on 24 Mar 2021, for connecting rods installed may not be to specification. The one launched after it was R/2021/151 on 5 May 2021, for a possibility that lock nuts were installed on the rear axle trailing arms that were not…. You can also see every Porsche recall, the Porsche Macan recall history, all recalls launched in 2021 and suspension recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2021/127, launched 16 April 2021. 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.