Safety Recall NHTSA · 18V318000 Reported May 16, 2018

Control unit may fail

Q: What is recall 18V318000?

NHTSA recall 18V318000 was issued by Porsche Cars North America, Inc. on May 16, 2018. It addresses: Control unit may fail. The recall affects approximately 3 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. · N/A · 3 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

18V318000

Manufacturer Campaign

AJ05

Manufacturer

Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

May 16, 2018

Completion Rate

100.00

Defect Summary

Porsche cars north america, inc. (porsche) is recalling certain 2018 porsche macan s and macan vehicles. these vehicles have a control unit that may fail and prevent safety-related functions such as driver display alerts and possibly impair drivability and post-crash functions.

Safety Consequence

Failure of the control unit may increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected control unit, free of charge. the recall began july 27, 2018. Owners may contact porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. porsche's number for this recall is aj05.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Porsche Cars North America, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 18V318000 or campaign AJ05.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 18V318000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 18V318000?

NHTSA recall 18V318000 was issued by Porsche Cars North America, Inc. on May 16, 2018. It addresses: Control unit may fail. The recall affects approximately 3 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Porsche Cars North America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 18V318000 or the manufacturer campaign number AJ05. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.