2021 Porsche Macan Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Macan years
- Fewer complaints than other years 7th of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Porsche Macan. That ranks 7th out of 11 Macan model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes (4 complaints, 33%). Complaints mention 4 crashes, 1 fire. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 12owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 4complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2021 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 4 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 3 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2021 Porsche Macan recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Suspension:rear:shock absorber; suspension:front:shock absorberDo not drive
Problem: Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2021 Porsche Macan, Macan S, Macan GTS, and Macan Turbo vehicles. The screw connection on the shock absorbers of the front and rear axle might not be tightened properly.
Risk: A failed screw connection may cause damage to the braking system, driving instability, and the potential loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the remedy has been performed. Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will rework and tighten the screw connections, free of charge. Owners may contact Porsche's customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AMA8.
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 seat occupancy sensor fails and deactivates passenger air bag. A previous recall exists for 2015-2018 but the issue continues to occur in 2021 Macan models: [XXX] Requesting the recall include model years 2015-2021 INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C…
I was driving at a low speed, less than 30 mph, and was approaching a curve in the road. I attempted to slow down by pressing the brake pedal, but the vehicle did not decelerate. Instead, it seemed to accelerate. I panicked and repeatedly pressed the brake pedal several more times, but the vehicle…
Water intrusion into the rear of the vehicle flooded due to a manufacturers defect. this area houses the battery and other electrical wiring. The water created a potential electrocution and short of much of the wiring, but the rust contaminated the air quality in the vehicle. Evidence of this…
Vehicle developed a check engine light and camshaft sensor fault at approximately 48,000 miles. Engine began making abnormal ticking noise and later entered reduced power/limp mode condition. Vehicle was initially evaluated by an authorized Porsche dealership, where damage to the camshaft…
The CHIME SPEAKER in the failed with less than vehicle 11,000 miles on the odometer. This extremely low mileage indicates that the failure is due to a manufacturing defect rather than standard wear and tear. I am particularly concerned because this is not merely a convenience issue; it is 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 | 12 | 1 |
| 2020 Macan | 27 | 2 |
| 2019 Macan | 21 | 1 |
| 2018 Macan | 35 | 5 |
| 2017 Macan | 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 2021 Porsche Macan?
Owners most often report service brakes, power train, unknown or other problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2021 Porsche Macan?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2021 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 2021 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.