2021 Porsche Macan Suspension Recall 21V224000 (Porsche AMA8)
NHTSA recall 21V224000 (Porsche recall AMA8) covers about 10 2021 Porsche Macan vehicles (suspension), filed with NHTSA Mar 31, 2021. NHTSA lists a DO-NOT-DRIVE advisory: owners should not drive these vehicles until the repair is done.
Source: NHTSA campaign 21V224000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research
Do not drive: NHTSA safety advisory
NHTSA lists a do-not-drive advisory for this campaign. Owners should not drive affected vehicles until the recall repair is done.
What's recalled
Component: Suspension (rear, shock absorber)
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2021 Porsche Macan, Macan S, Macan GTS, and Macan Turbo vehicles. The screw connection on the shock absorbers of the front and rear axle might not be tightened properly.
The risk
A failed screw connection may cause damage to the braking system, driving instability, and the potential loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy and its status
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the remedy has been performed. Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will rework and tighten the screw connections, free of charge. Owners may contact Porsche's customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AMA8.
Status: NHTSA lists May 7, 2021 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Porsche recall number AMA8
NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 21V224000 as AMA8. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "AMA8 recall" refers to the same campaign.
Affected models and years
Models and model years NHTSA lists for this campaign. Not every vehicle of a listed model and year is included; check by VIN.
| Vehicle | Model years | More |
|---|---|---|
| Porsche Macan | 2021 | All Macan recalls |
Key dates
- Report filed with NHTSA
- Mar 31, 2021
- Owner notification
- May 7, 2021
- Recall initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Filed by
- Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Check your VIN for 21V224000
- Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
- Enter it in NHTSA's free VIN recall lookup. It shows every open recall on that exact vehicle, including this one if it applies and hasn't been repaired.
- If 21V224000 is open, call any Porsche dealer's service department and give them the recall number (21V224000 or AMA8). The repair is free.
Not sure of the exact model or year? Decode it first with the free VIN decoder.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 21V224000?
NHTSA recall 21V224000 (Porsche recall AMA8) covers about 10 2021 Porsche Macan vehicles (suspension), filed with NHTSA Mar 31, 2021. NHTSA lists a DO-NOT-DRIVE advisory: owners should not drive these vehicles until the repair is done. It covers certain 2021 Porsche Macan, Macan S, Macan GTS, and Macan Turbo vehicles.
Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 21V224000?
No. NHTSA's record for 21V224000 carries a do-not-drive advisory: owners should not drive the vehicle until the recall repair is done. Contact a Porsche dealer to arrange the repair.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 21V224000?
Only a VIN lookup can tell you. Not every vehicle of the listed models and years is included, and repaired vehicles drop off. Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Porsche dealer to check it.
What is the fix for recall 21V224000, and is it free?
NHTSA's record says: "Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the remedy has been performed." NHTSA lists May 7, 2021 as the owner-notification date for this campaign. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
What is the Porsche recall number for 21V224000?
NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as AMA8. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (AMA8) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 21V224000.
Sources and method
- NHTSA recall record for 21V224000, from NHTSA's public recall campaign database. Problem, risk and remedy text is NHTSA's own wording.
- "Vehicles affected" is NHTSA's potential-units-affected count for the whole campaign.
- Data as of Nov 6, 2026. NHTSA updates campaigns as manufacturers file amendments, so check the official record for the latest.