2019 Porsche Macan Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Macan years
- About as many complaints as other years 6th of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 21 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Porsche Macan. That ranks 6th out of 11 Macan model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is exterior lighting (10 complaints, 48%). Complaints mention 1 crash. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 21owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2019 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 10 | 48% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 4 | 19% | 16,600 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 10% | 3,500 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 10% | 1,880 | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 10% | 70 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2019 Porsche Macan recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
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.
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.
Right headlight assembly (low beam) stops working properly. Running light and high beam works fine but not the low beam. Installed a replacement bought on ebay which worked for a few months but the same issue eventually reappeared.
My 2019 Porsche Macan S driver side low beam lamp failed. As this vehicle is so advanced, it is failing to report headlamp failures. It is safety concern because during the nights it can create blind spots and opposite traffic failed to recognize it is 4 wheeler vehicle.
I want to report a series of premature material and component failures on my 2019 Porsche Macan (under the VIN given in this claim). In September 2025, our vehicle suffered a complete internal LED headlight blowout. When I explicitly asked my service advisor if this was a known manufacturer defect…
Passenger low beam led stopped functioning at 39k, with no warning light of it ceasing to function. Safety of passengers and driver were at risk. Went through diagnostics at dealership, diagnosed to need a complete headlight assembly replacement. Was told by Porsche dealership as well as…
The contact owns a 2019 Porsche MACAN. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact noticed an abnormal loud sound. In addition, the contact stated none of the safety features functioned as intended. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a…
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 | 21 | 1 |
| 2018 Macan | 35 | 5 |
| 2017 Macan | 63 | 6 |
| 2016 Macan | 24 | 1 |
| 2015 Macan | 27 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Porsche Macan?
Owners most often report exterior lighting, electrical system, service brakes problems. The top one, exterior lighting, accounts for 10 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2019 Porsche Macan?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2019 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 2019 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.