How do I update my navigation maps online?
The online map update feature in your Porsche* enables the navigation system’s map data to be updated automatically via an internet connection, so you don’t need to visit a Porsche Centre. This ensures that the navigation maps are always current, reflecting new roads, changes in traffic patterns, and updated points of interest. It helps you benefit from the latest navigation information for more accurate route planning.
*Please note that the online map update is not available for all Porsche models. For some models, you may need to visit your Porsche Centre to perform the map update. Below, you'll find information specific to your car.
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Requirements Notes How to update your map Frequently asked questions
Notes
How to update your map
The navigation maps in your Porsche are updated automatically over the air via an internet connection through the Porsche Communication Management (PCM). To find out how map updates work for your specific model, please refer to the instructions provided below.
Please note that the names of the menu options in the following steps may vary slightly depending on your model year. To find your model year, see the article What is the model year of my Porsche?.
718
Model years 2017-2025
When an update is available, a notification appears in the Porsche Communication Management (PCM). Start the update as follows:
You can update the map data twice per year and manually select up to three regions per update. If additional regions are required, please contact your Porsche Centre.
Model years 2013-2016
If your Porsche is equipped with a navigation module, you can have the complete map data updated once a year at your Porsche Centre. For more information, please contact your Porsche Centre.
911
From model year 2020
Newly available updates are automatically installed in the background when a data connection is active.
Model years 2017-2019
When an update is available, a notification appears in the Porsche Communication Management (PCM). Start the update as follows:
You can update the map data twice per year and manually select up to three regions per update. If additional regions are required, please contact your Porsche Centre.
Model years 2013-2016
If your Porsche is equipped with a navigation module, you can have the complete map data updated once a year at your Porsche Centre. For more information, please contact your Porsche Centre.
Taycan
From model year 2020
Newly available updates are automatically installed in the background when a data connection is active.
Panamera
From model year 2021
Newly available updates are automatically installed in the background when a data connection is active.
Model years 2017-2020
When an update is available, a notification appears in the Porsche Communication Management (PCM). Start the update as follows:
You can update the map data twice per year and manually select up to three regions per update. If additional regions are required, please contact your Porsche Centre.
Model years 2013-2016
If your Porsche is equipped with a navigation module, you can have the complete map data updated once a year at your Porsche Centre. For more information, please contact your Porsche Centre.
Macan
Model years 2019-2026
Newly available updates are automatically installed in the background when a data connection is active.
Model years 2017-2018
When an update is available, a notification appears in the Porsche Communication Management (PCM). Start the update as follows:
You can update the map data twice per year and manually select up to three regions per update. If additional regions are required, please contact your Porsche Centre.
Model years 2015-2016
If your Porsche is equipped with a navigation module, you can have the complete map data updated once a year at your Porsche Centre. For more information, please contact your Porsche Centre.
Macan Electric
From model year 2024
Newly available updates are automatically installed in the background when a data connection is active.
Note: From model year 2026, you need to activate automatic map updates first:
You can also view here when the last map update was completed.
Additionally, you can have the complete map updated twice per year at a Porsche Centre. For more information, please contact your Porsche Centre.
Cayenne
From model year 2018
Newly available updates are automatically installed in the background when a data connection is active.
Model years 2017-2018
When an update is available, a notification appears in the Porsche Communication Management (PCM). Start the update as follows:
You can update the map data twice per year and manually select up to three regions per update. If additional regions are required, please contact your Porsche Centre.
Model years 2013-2016
If your Porsche is equipped with a navigation module, you can have the complete map data updated once a year at your Porsche Centre. For more information, please contact your Porsche Centre.
Cayenne Electric
From model year 2026
Activate automatic map updates:
You can also view here when the last map update was completed.
Newly available updates are automatically installed in the background when a data connection is active.
Additionally, you can have the complete map updated twice per year at a Porsche Centre. For more information, please contact your Porsche Centre.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between offline and online updates?
When updating offline at a Porsche Centre, you get the complete map data. Online updates are broken down into regions, which can be as large as entire countries (like Finland) or parts of countries (for example, Germany is split into four regions). With active Connect Services, your navigation map data is continuously updated in the region you travel in most frequently, whether or not you use route guidance.
What happens if an online update is interrupted?
If the connection drops, the update will resume automatically once your car is back online.
Does the offline update at a Porsche Centre override online updates?
No, offline updates only add new data for regions that haven’t been updated online. If you’ve already updated a region online, the offline update won’t replace it with older data.
Why is my map data not updated for the whole country I live in?
When your map data is updated online, the update is applied to the area you’re currently in and the surrounding regions. When you travel to other areas, the map data for those regions is updated automatically. Please note that these regions don’t necessarily correspond to local states, provinces or other political boundaries.
If you want a complete map update, for example for the whole of Europe, please contact your local Porsche Centre for more details.
How can I report missing points of interest or outdated addresses?
You can report missing places or addresses directly to the map data provider, HERE. This can be done, for example, by sending an email to appsupport@here.com or by using the feedback function in the HERE WeGo app. You can download the app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
Some of the described products, features, and processes may vary depending on the country, model, and model year.