Porsche Macan S Problems by Year
NHTSA has 20 owner complaints and 8 safety recalls on file for the Porsche Macan S, across 6 model years (2015–2020). The 2015 model year has the most complaints (8). The most reported problem area overall is air bags.
Porsche Macan S years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Macan S model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2015 Macan S: 8 complaints, 5 recalls
- 2017 Macan S: 5 complaints, 4 recalls
- 2016 Macan S: 5 complaints, 5 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 S problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 8 | 3 | 1 |
| Electrical System | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Engine | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Structure | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Porsche Macan S model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Macan S | 1 | 1 | — | Exterior Lighting | |
| 2019 Macan S | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2018 Macan S | 1 | 5 | — | Engine | |
| 2017 Macan S | 5 | 4 | — | Air Bags | |
| 2016 Macan S | 5 | 5 | — | Air Bags | |
| 2015 Macan S | 8 | 5 | — | Air Bags |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Porsche Macan S years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2015 (8), 2017 (5), 2016 (5). 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 S?
Air Bags, with 8 complaints across 3 model years.
How many recalls does the Porsche Macan S have?
8 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.