Porsche Macan Turbo Problems by Year
NHTSA has 5 owner complaints and 7 safety recalls on file for the Porsche Macan Turbo, across 5 model years (2015–2020). The 2017 model year has the most complaints (2). The most reported problem area overall is air bags.
Porsche Macan Turbo years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Macan Turbo model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2017 Macan Turbo: 2 complaints, 3 recalls
- 2016 Macan Turbo: 2 complaints, 4 recalls
- 2015 Macan Turbo: 1 complaint, 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 Turbo problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Porsche Macan Turbo model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Macan Turbo | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2018 Macan Turbo | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2017 Macan Turbo | 2 | 3 | — | Air Bags | |
| 2016 Macan Turbo | 2 | 4 | — | Air Bags | |
| 2015 Macan Turbo | 1 | 5 | — | Engine |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Porsche Macan Turbo years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2017 (2), 2016 (2), 2015 (1). 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 Turbo?
Air Bags, with 4 complaints across 2 model years.
How many recalls does the Porsche Macan Turbo have?
7 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.