Most common 2016 Porsche Macan Turbo problems
Share of the 2 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Porsche Macan Turbo complaints by model year
Best Macan Turbo years: 2018, 2015. Compare all years →
2016 Porsche Macan Turbo recalls (4)
Air bags › Sensor › Occupant classification › Front passenger
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Macan, Macan Turbo Kits, Macan GTS, 2015-2018 Macan S, and Macan Turbo vehicles. The front passenger seat occupancy sensor mat may degrade and fail to detect a passenger in the front seat.
Remedy: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the sensor mat and seat cushion, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 25, 2021.
Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Macan S and Macan Turbo vehicles, and 2017 Macan, Macan Turbo with the Performance Package, and Macan GTS vehicles. The fuel pump flange on the affected vehicles may crack, allowing fuel to leak.
Remedy: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the flanges, replacing any that are cracked. Flanges that aren't cracked will have a protective film applied. These repairs will be performed free of charge.
Air bags › Sensor › Occupant classification
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Macan S and Macan Turbo and 2017 Macan GTS vehicles. The passenger occupant detection sensor mat may fail in the front passenger seat, deactivating the front passenger air bag.
Remedy: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the sensor mat and seat cushion, free of charge. The recall began June 28, 2017. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243.
Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Macan S vehicles manufactured March 27, 2014, to October 27, 2015, and 2015-2016 Macan Turbo vehicles manufactured March 5, 2014, to October 27, 2015. The affected vehicles have a low pressure fuel line in the engine compartment that may leak.
Remedy: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will install an improved low pressure fuel line, free of charge. Parts are not currently available.
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into a possible defect involving the 2016 Porsche Macan Turbo:
Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited.
2016 Porsche Macan Turbo engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.6L 6-cyl turbo | 7-speed dual-clutch | AWD | 17 / 23 / 19 |
EPA ratings. Class: Small SUV.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2016 Porsche Macan Turbo a good car?
Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2016 Macan Turbo rates few complaints: about as many complaints as a typical year of the Macan Turbo at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2016 Porsche Macan Turbo?
The air bags — 2 complaints, 100% of all complaints for this model year. Next is the seats (1).
How many recalls does the 2016 Porsche Macan Turbo have?
There are 4 recalls for the 2016 Porsche Macan Turbo, the most recent from March 3, 2021 (front passenger). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Porsche Macan Turbo?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2018 and 2015. See the full Porsche Macan Turbo years comparison.
At what mileage do 2016 Porsche Macan Turbo problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 59,000 miles; 50% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.