Complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | vs. typical* | Recalls | Top problem | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | 2.5× | — | Electrical | Average |
| 2024 | 10 | 1.7× | — | Collision Avoidance | Average |
| 2023 | 6 | typical | — | Collision Avoidance | Average |
| 2022 | 6 | −33% | — | Electrical | Average |
| 2021 | 12 | typical | 1 | Brake | Average |
| 2020 | 27 | 1.7× | 2 | Headlight | Caution |
| 2019 | 21 | −14% | 1 | Headlight | Average |
| 2018 | 35 | 1.6× | 5 | Airbag | Caution |
| 2017 | 63 | 2.8× | 6 | Airbag | Avoid |
| 2016 | 24 | −46% | 1 | Airbag | Good |
| 2015 | 28 | −49% | 2 | Airbag | Good |
* Complaints compared with the median Macan year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.
Most common Porsche Macan problems
Latest Porsche Macan recalls
Seat belts › Rear/other › Anchorage
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2016-2020 Macan S, 2017-2020 Macan, 2017 Panamera Turbo, 2018 and 2020 Macan Turbo and Panamera 4, 2018 Macan Sport Edition, Panamera 4 E-Hybrid, and 2019 Panamera 4 Sport Turismo vehicles.
Remedy: Dealers will replace and tighten the lower rear outboard seat belt anchor screws, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 24, 2023.
Exterior lighting › Headlights
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2003-2020 Porsche Macan, Cayenne, Panamera, and Cayman S, 2001-2004 Boxster, Boxster S, 2004 Boxster 50 JAHRE SPYDER 550 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of all affected models and model years.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the headlights for sealing caps and install missing caps as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 28, 2022.
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.
Remedy: 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.
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 2015-2018 Macan vehicles. The fuel pump service cover may contact the flow nozzle on the filter flange of the fuel pump, potentially causing cracks and a fuel leak.
Remedy: Porsche will rework or replace and apply a protective film to the fuel pump flange. in addition, the fuel pump flange will be inspected and replaced if cracks are present. The recall began April 10, 2020.
Frequently asked questions
What years of the Porsche Macan should you avoid?
2017, 2020 and 2018 — these years have the most complaints relative to other Macan years at the same age, led by air bags problems in the 2017.
What is the best year for the Porsche Macan?
2015 has the fewest complaints compared with other Macan years at the same age, followed by 2016 and 2022. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.
What are the most common Porsche Macan problems?
Across all years, owners report the most problems with the air bags (55), lights (32) and electrical system (30). Airbag complaints peak in the 2017 model year.
How many recalls has the Porsche Macan had?
10 recalls across 2015–2025. The model year with the most is 2017. See all Porsche Macan recalls by year.
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.