2016 Porsche Macan Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Macan years
- More complaints than other years 5th of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 24 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Porsche Macan. That ranks 5th out of 11 Macan model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (10 complaints, 42%), typically at around 65,250 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 24owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2016 Porsche Macan problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 10 | 42% | 65,250 | — | — |
| Engine | 4 | 17% | 70,980 | — | — |
| Steering | 3 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 2 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 8% | 48,200 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 8% | 45,500 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 4% | 48,200 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 4% | 39,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2016 Porsche Macan recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Problem: Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Macan vehicles. The fuel pump service cover may contact the flow nozzle on the filter flange of the fuel pump, potentially causing cracks and a fuel leak.
Risk: Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Porsche will rework or replace and apply a protective film to the fuel pump flange. in addition, the fuel pump flange will be inspected and replaced if cracks are present. The recall began April 10, 2020. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ALA2.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture (EA21002) — opened Sep 17, 2021, still open.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Y shaped plastic Coolant line cracks and leaks do to manufactures poor choice of materials! Resulting in engine overheating, and sever loss of coolant! Spraying entire engine compartment under hood white dried up coolant over spay spots with empty coolant reservoir and no heat. You would think that…
Oil leak from Timming Cover, make oil smoking burn strong smell in to the cabin. My kids feel not good when breathing evrytime when they on the car.
Coolant Y pipe leak
The steering felt loose as if the car can loose control
Porsche dashboard leather shrunk and staples pulled out. I was told that if the vehicle was in an accident the airbag might not deploy correctly. The Porsche dealer said it needs replacing. This is a VERY COMMON issue and Porsche is not recalling to fix. Please investigate and make Porsche correct…
Other Porsche Macan years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Macan | 9 | 0 |
| 2024 Macan | 10 | 0 |
| 2023 Macan | 6 | 0 |
| 2022 Macan | 5 | 0 |
| 2021 Macan | 12 | 1 |
| 2020 Macan | 27 | 2 |
| 2019 Macan | 21 | 1 |
| 2018 Macan | 35 | 5 |
| 2017 Macan | 63 | 6 |
| 2016 | 24 | 1 |
| 2015 Macan | 28 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Porsche Macan?
Owners most often report air bags, engine, steering problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 10 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2016 Porsche Macan?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2016 Porsche Macan a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Macan model years, the 2016 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.