Porsche Macan S, Macan Turbo Recall R/2022/315: On Affected Vehicles Certain Software Parameters Used In Type Approval Were Not Used In…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 27 Oct 2022
- Launched
- 4,057
- vehicles in the UK
- ANB5
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Porsche recalled Macan S, Macan Turbo vehicles built between 1 January 2014 and 31 December 2018. Certain software parameters used in Type Approval were not used in production. The dealer will update software. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Certain software parameters used in Type Approval were not used in production. There are no indications the deviations affect safety and declared fuel consumption and CO2 emissions values.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: On affected vehicles certain software parameters used in Type Approval were not used in production. There are no indications the deviations affect safety and declared fuel consumption and CO2 emissions values. Defect: On affected vehicles certain software parameters used in Type Approval were not used in production. There are no indications the deviations affect safety and declared fuel consumption and CO2 emissions values. Remedy: Update software.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: on affected vehicles certain software parameters used in Type Approval were not used in production. There are no indications the deviations affect safety and declared fuel consumption and CO2 emissions values.
The Fix
The dealer will update software. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
Macan S, Macan Turbo built between 1 January 2014 and 31 December 2018 may be included. Porsche estimates 4,057 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 ANB5 or the DVSA reference R/2022/315. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macan S, Macan TurboRe-programming DME control unit | Low | R/2025/064 | |
| CayenneRe-programming DME control unit | Low | R/2025/063 | |
| Panamera 4SRe-program DME control unit | Low | R/2025/062 | |
| Cayenne SRe-program DME control unit | Low | R/2025/061 | |
| Cayenne SRe-programming DME control unit | Low | R/2025/060 |
This is one of 122 Porsche recalls in DVSA’s data. The Porsche recall launched before it was R/2022/130 on 11 May 2022, for the fabric protective hose of the wiring harness of the front seats can be damaged when…. The one launched after it was R/2022/334 on 9 Nov 2022, for the screw connection of the belt end fitting on the driver's seat as well as the passenger…. You can also see every Porsche recall, the Porsche Macan recall history, all recalls launched in 2022 and software recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2022/315, launched 27 October 2022. 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.