2020 Porsche Macan S Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Dec 4, 2024 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Macan S years
Not enough data 4th of 6 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2020 Porsche Macan S. That ranks 4th out of 6 Macan S model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is exterior lighting (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 56,000 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2020 Porsche Macan S problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Exterior Lighting1 · ~56,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Exterior Lighting1100%56,000——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

2020 Porsche Macan S recalls (1)

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Seat belts:rear/other:anchorageJun 26, 2023 · NHTSA campaign 23V443000 · 37 vehicles

Problem: 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. The screw that attaches the lower seat belt anchor to the seat frame on the outboard rear seats may not have been tightened properly.

Risk: An improperly tightened seat belt anchor can detach during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Fix: 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. Owners may contact Porsche's customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is APA9.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

The contact owns a 2020 Porsche Macan S. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the contact’s friend inspected the vehicle and became aware that the passenger’s side headlight assembly was inoperable. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was determined that the passenger’s…

Exterior Lighting · received Dec 4, 2024 · NHTSA complaint 11628925

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2020 Porsche Macan S?

Owners most often report exterior lighting problems. The top one, exterior lighting, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2020 Porsche Macan S?

Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2020 Porsche Macan S a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Macan S model years, the 2020 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.