Porsche Macan Problems by Year
NHTSA has 240 owner complaints and 10 safety recalls on file for the Porsche Macan, across 11 model years (2015–2025). The 2017 model year has the most complaints (63). The most reported problem area overall is air bags.
Porsche Macan years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Macan year: 2017, 2018. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2017 Macan: 63 complaints, 6 recalls
- 2018 Macan: 35 complaints, 5 recalls
- 2015 Macan: 28 complaints, 2 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2022 Macan: 5 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2023 Macan: 6 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2025 Macan: 9 complaints, 0 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Porsche Macan problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 55 | 9 | 2 |
| Exterior Lighting | 32 | 7 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 30 | 9 | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 28 | 10 | 11 |
| Engine | 26 | 11 | 2 |
| Steering | 20 | 7 | 3 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 17 | 5 | 0 |
| Power Train | 15 | 7 | 2 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 14 | 7 | 2 |
| Structure | 13 | 8 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 8 | 5 | 5 |
| Visibility/wiper | 8 | 5 | 0 |
| Back Over Prevention | 7 | 5 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Seats | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Lane Departure | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Tires | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Suspension | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Wheels | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Porsche Macan model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Macan | 9 | 0 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2024 Macan | 10 | 0 | — | Forward Collision Avoidance | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2023 Macan | 6 | 0 | — | Forward Collision Avoidance | |
| 2022 Macan | 5 | 0 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2021 Macan | 12 | 1 | — | Service Brakes | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 2020 Macan | 27 | 2 | — | Exterior Lighting | More complaints than other years |
| 2019 Macan | 21 | 1 | — | Exterior Lighting | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2018 Macan | 35 | 5 | — | Air Bags | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2017 Macan | 63 | 6 | — | Air Bags | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2016 Macan | 24 | 1 | — | Air Bags | More complaints than other years |
| 2015 Macan | 28 | 2 | — | Air Bags | More complaints than other years |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Porsche Macan years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 2017 (63), 2018 (35) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Macan year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Porsche Macan?
Air Bags, with 55 complaints across 9 model years.
How many recalls does the Porsche Macan have?
10 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.