TSB: PORSCHE MACAN, MACAN GTS, MACAN S, MACAN SPORT EDITION, MACAN TURBO (2016-2018)

Bulletin No. 29-15 - October 19, 2023

Bulletin Details

Bulletin IDNo. 29-15
ManufacturerPORSCHE
ModelsMACAN, MACAN GTS, MACAN S, MACAN SPORT EDITION, MACAN TURBO
Model Years2016-2018
Date IssuedOctober 19, 2023
Date Added to NHTSANovember 7, 2023
ComponentSEATS
Vehicles Affected36 combinations

What is a TSB?

A Technical Service Bulletin is a document issued by the vehicle manufacturer to inform dealership technicians about a known issue and the recommended repair procedure. TSBs are not mandatory recalls, they serve as repair guidance for common problems.

If your vehicle has this issue, bring this bulletin ID to your dealer. If under warranty, the repair should be covered at no cost.

Summary

Installation and conversion instructions for the Porsche rear seat entertainment

Affected Vehicles

MakeModelYearComponent
PORSCHE MACAN 2018 353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT
PORSCHE MACAN 2018 350000 EQUIPMENT
PORSCHE MACAN 2018 220000 SEATS
PORSCHE MACAN GTS 2018 353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT
PORSCHE MACAN GTS 2018 350000 EQUIPMENT
PORSCHE MACAN GTS 2018 220000 SEATS
PORSCHE MACAN S 2018 220000 SEATS
PORSCHE MACAN S 2018 350000 EQUIPMENT
PORSCHE MACAN S 2018 353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT
PORSCHE MACAN SPORT EDITION 2018 353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT
PORSCHE MACAN SPORT EDITION 2018 220000 SEATS
PORSCHE MACAN SPORT EDITION 2018 350000 EQUIPMENT
PORSCHE MACAN TURBO 2018 220000 SEATS
PORSCHE MACAN TURBO 2018 350000 EQUIPMENT
PORSCHE MACAN TURBO 2018 353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT
PORSCHE MACAN 2017 350000 EQUIPMENT
PORSCHE MACAN 2017 353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT
PORSCHE MACAN 2017 220000 SEATS
PORSCHE MACAN GTS 2017 220000 SEATS
PORSCHE MACAN GTS 2017 350000 EQUIPMENT
PORSCHE MACAN GTS 2017 353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT
PORSCHE MACAN S 2017 220000 SEATS
PORSCHE MACAN S 2017 350000 EQUIPMENT
PORSCHE MACAN S 2017 353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT
PORSCHE MACAN TURBO 2017 220000 SEATS
PORSCHE MACAN TURBO 2017 353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT
PORSCHE MACAN TURBO 2017 350000 EQUIPMENT
PORSCHE MACAN 2016 220000 SEATS
PORSCHE MACAN 2016 353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT
PORSCHE MACAN 2016 350000 EQUIPMENT
PORSCHE MACAN S 2016 353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT
PORSCHE MACAN S 2016 350000 EQUIPMENT
PORSCHE MACAN S 2016 220000 SEATS
PORSCHE MACAN TURBO 2016 353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT
PORSCHE MACAN TURBO 2016 350000 EQUIPMENT
PORSCHE MACAN TURBO 2016 220000 SEATS

Related PORSCHE Recalls

CampaignModelYearComponentSummary
911 2024 WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2024 718 Caym...
718 CAYMAN GT4 RS 2024 WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2024 718 Caym...
911 TURBO S 2024 WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2024 718 Caym...
911 TURBO 2024 WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2024 718 Caym...
911 GT3 RS 2024 WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2024 718 Caym...

What Should You Do?

If your vehicle is affected by this TSB, contact your authorized PORSCHE dealer. Bring this bulletin ID (No. 29-15) when you visit. If under warranty, the repair should be free. If your warranty has expired, ask about goodwill coverage, manufacturers sometimes cover TSB-related repairs beyond the warranty period.

Frequently Asked Questions

A recall is a mandatory safety fix, the manufacturer must repair every affected vehicle for free. A TSB is an advisory document that describes a known issue and the recommended fix, but repairs are not required. However, some TSBs eventually lead to recalls if the issue poses a safety risk. TSBs are generally issued for quality or performance problems, while recalls address safety defects.

If your vehicle is still under the manufacturer's warranty, TSB-related repairs are typically covered at no cost. If your warranty has expired, you can ask the dealer about goodwill or customer assistance programs. Many manufacturers will cover or partially cover repairs for well-known issues, especially if the TSB was issued recently or affects a large number of vehicles.

Check the make, model, and model year listed above against your vehicle. If they match, this bulletin likely applies. However, TSBs may only affect vehicles with specific production dates, VIN ranges, or configurations. Your dealer can confirm by entering your VIN into their service system, which will show all applicable TSBs and recalls.

This data comes from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Manufacturers are required to submit copies of all communications (including TSBs) sent to their dealers to NHTSA. The agency makes this data publicly available as part of its vehicle safety monitoring program.