Most common 2025 Porsche Macan problems
Share of the 9 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Porsche Macan complaints by model year
Best Macan years: 2015, 2016, 2022. Years to avoid: 2017, 2020, 2018. Compare all years →
What 2025 Porsche Macan owners say
Electrical system
I had a red sign on dashboard saying:*chassis failure, park the car carefully.* the car was towed to Porshe. And, was released after one week as safe to drive and dismissed the sign as a glitch. The second day of releasing the car, I had a major accident while parking the car in the garage. The accident resulted in damage to the outer wall and to cabinets. I requested an investigation of the car and the results from Porshe weren't convincing. I know I pushed the brake twice but the car jumped with acceleration twice and stopped because of the wreckage in front of it.
I was driving on the highway at 60mph on a 4 month old 2025 Porsche Macan Ev 4S. I turned off the AC for both driver and passenger. I suddenly started seeing increasingly larger clouds of black smoke coming out of the passenger side of the cabin, and a clear and increasing smell of something burning. I had to roll down my windows because of the smoke. The cabin filled with black smoke. I tried different things to see if something was broken, and as part of my troubleshooting I turned the AC back on. That got the smoke to clear. There was no warning indicator, no message and no service required indicator on my dash. I did not receive any recall notices. I brought the car in to the Porsche Bellevue Service Center to get it serviced. …
2025 Porsche Macan engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric | Single-speed | RWD | 108 / 90 / 99 MPGe | 315 mi |
| Electric | Single-speed | AWD | 107 / 89 / 98 MPGe | 308 mi |
| 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 7-speed dual-clutch | AWD | 19 / 25 / 21 | — |
| 2.9L 6-cyl turbo | 7-speed dual-clutch | AWD | 17 / 23 / 19 | — |
EPA ratings. Class: Small SUV.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2025 Porsche Macan a good car?
Based on 9 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2025 Macan rates average: 2.5× as many complaints as a typical year of the Macan 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 2025 Porsche Macan?
The electrical system — 4 complaints, 44% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the driver assistance (2) and body & structure (2).
How many recalls does the 2025 Porsche Macan have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2025 Porsche Macan. You can still confirm with your VIN using our VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Porsche Macan?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2015, 2016 and 2022. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2017, 2020 and 2018. See the full Porsche Macan years comparison.
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.