Porsche Macan complaints by model year
238 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Red numbers above the columns are recall campaigns for that model year.
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 12 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 | 27 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2019 | 21 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2018 | 35 | 0 | 1 | 5 |
| 2017 | 63 | 3 | 1 | 6 |
| 2016 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2015 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Among the last 15 model years at least five years old; newer years are left out because owners are still filing reports. Every year compared →
Problem areas by model year
Complaints that name each component, 2016–2025. Darker cells mean more reports. One complaint can name several components.
| Component | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 10 | 21 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 4 | 2 | 10 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 0 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Engine | 4 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Steering | 3 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Unknown or other | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 0 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Porsche Macan recalls (10)
Recall campaigns NHTSA lists for at least one Macan model year, newest first.
| Campaign | Filed | What | Model years | Repaired |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23V443000 | Jun 26, 2023 | Seat Belt Anchor May Detach from Seat | 2017–2020 | 91.9% |
| 22V656000 | Aug 30, 2022 | Headlight Adjustment Screw Missing Cover/FMVSS 108 | 2020 | 32.7% |
| 21V224000 | Mar 31, 2021 | Front/Rear Shock Absorbers Not Tightened Properly | 2021 | 100% |
| 21V131000 | Mar 3, 2021 | Front Passenger Seat Occupancy Sensor Mat May Fail | 2017, 2018 | 82.6% |
| 20V077000 | Feb 12, 2020 | Possible Fuel Leak | 2015–2018 | 93.4% |
| 18V844000 | Nov 28, 2018 | Incorrect Thread may Allow Ski Bag to Detach | 2017, 2018 | 59.9% |
| 18V318000 | May 16, 2018 | Control Unit may Fail | 2018 | 100% |
| 17V289000 | May 3, 2017 | Fuel Pump Flange May Crack Causing Fuel Leak | 2017 | 94% |
| 16V680000 | Sep 20, 2016 | Anti-Rollbar Links may Shift out of Position | 2017 | 97.1% |
| 14V470000 | Aug 1, 2014 | Brake Booster Possibly Damaged During Installation | 2015 | 85.7% |
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. Open a model-year page for each campaign's official text, or check your VIN on NHTSA.
Check on NHTSA ↗Fuel economy by model year
EPA combined mpg range across engine and transmission configurations. Your mileage will vary. Source: EPA, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Where to next
Porsche Macan FAQ
How many recalls has the Porsche Macan had?
NHTSA lists 10 recall campaigns that cover at least one Porsche Macan model year from 2015 to 2025. Each campaign card on the model-year pages has NHTSA's official text and the repair completion rate. Only NHTSA's VIN lookup can tell you whether a specific car was repaired.
Which Porsche Macan year has the most complaints?
Among the last 7 model years with settled counts, the 2017 drew the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (63) and the 2021 the fewest (12). Counts are owner reports, not failure rates, and sales volume affects them.
What are the most common Porsche Macan problems?
Across the 2016–2025 model years, owners most often name the air bags, exterior lighting, electrical system in complaints filed with NHTSA.
What mpg does the Porsche Macan get?
EPA rates the 2025 Porsche Macan at 19 to 99 mpg combined, depending on engine and transmission.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.