2017 Porsche Macan Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Macan years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 6 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 63 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Porsche Macan. That is the most of any Macan model year in the database (11 years). The most reported problem area is air bags (21 complaints, 33%), typically at around 47,000 miles. Complaints mention 3 crashes, 1 fire. There are 6 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 63owner complaints
- 6safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 3complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2017 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 | 21 | 33% | 47,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 10 | 16% | 9,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 8 | 13% | 42,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 7 | 11% | 47,220 | — | — |
| Steering | 6 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | 6% | 7,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 3 | 5% | 47,220 | — | — |
| Power Train | 3 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 5% | 12,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 3 | 5% | 700 | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 2 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 2 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 2% | 47,220 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2017 Porsche Macan recalls (6)
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Seat belts:rear/other:anchorage
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.
Air bags:sensor:occupant classification:front passenger
Problem: Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Macan, Macan Turbo Kits, Macan GTS, 2015-2018 Macan S, and Macan Turbo vehicles. The front passenger seat occupancy sensor mat may degrade and fail to detect a passenger in the front seat.
Risk: The air bag will not deploy during a crash if a front passenger is undetected, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the sensor mat and seat cushion, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 25, 2021. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AMA2.
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.
Equipment
Problem: Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2017 Porsche Cayenne Turbo S, Cayenne Turbo, Cayenne Plug-in Hybrid, Cayenne GTS, Cayenne Plug-in Hybrid Platinum Edition, Macan Turbo and Macan GTS vehicles, 2017-2018 Cayenne S, Macan, Cayenne Platinum Edition and Macan S vehicles and 2018 Cayenne vehicles equipped with the optional ski bag. The ski bag fastening strap may have been sewn with incorrect thread, possibly resulting in the strap seams tearing and the ski bag being unsecured in the event of a crash.
Risk: If the ski bag detaches during a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ski bags, free of charge. The recall began January 10, 2019. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AJ12.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Problem: Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Macan S and Macan Turbo vehicles, and 2017 Macan, Macan Turbo with the Performance Package, and Macan GTS vehicles. The fuel pump flange on the affected vehicles may crack, allowing fuel to leak.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the flanges, replacing any that are cracked. Flanges that aren't cracked will have a protective film applied. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on July 19, 2017. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AH06.
Suspension:front
Problem: Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain model year 2017 Macan, Macan S, Macan GTS, and Macan Turbo vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the anti-rollbar connecting links may move out of position allowing the vehicle to oversteer in certain driving conditions.
Risk: Vehicle oversteer may lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and as necessary, replace the front anti-rollbar links, free of charge. The recall began January 2017. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AG06.
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.
My vehicle is currently leaking raw gasoline and active smoke is coming out from the fuel pump assembly directly beneath the rear passenger seat. This is the exact, identical catastrophic failure mechanism outlined in federal safety recalls NHTSA Campaign 20V077000 (Recall ALA2) and 17V-289 (Recall…
Headlight casing is cracked throughout. Micro cracks
Fuel smell filling the cabin due to cracked fuel pump. Likely associated with fuel pump cover recall notice (recall code AH06) Dealerships refused coverage.
My 2017 Porsche Macan has a Timing Chain Cover Bolt Failure which has caused leaking oil and may lead to total loss of oil and engine failure. This is a known documented design and manufacturing defect affecting the 3.0L and 3.6L engines. The manufacturers original aluminum bolts for the cover…
this is in regards to NHTSA TSB #ATI-1907. i had this issue repaired by porsche san antonio for over 1k. the problem came back and porsche is trying to charge me again saying there is a design flaw they are aware of but cannot perform work under warranty. This is very unfair and makes me think that…
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 | 63 | 6 |
| 2016 Macan | 24 | 1 |
| 2015 Macan | 28 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Porsche Macan?
Owners most often report air bags, service brakes, engine problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 21 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2017 Porsche Macan?
Yes, 6 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2017 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 2017 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.