2023 Porsche Macan Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Oct 14, 2025 · 6 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Macan years
Not enough data 10th of 11 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Porsche Macan. That ranks 10th out of 11 Macan model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is forward collision avoidance (3 complaints, 50%). Complaints mention 1 crash, 3 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Porsche Macan
2018 Porsche Macan 2.0 Front Taken in Solihull. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2023 Porsche Macan problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Forward Collision Avoidance3
Air Bags1
Engine1 · ~70,000 mi
Service Brakes1
Vehicle Speed Control1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Forward Collision Avoidance350%———
Air Bags117%———
Engine117%70,000——
Service Brakes117%———
Vehicle Speed Control117%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2024, with 3 complaints
2023: 1202312024: 3202432025: 220252

n = 6 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2023 Porsche Macan recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2023 Porsche Macan.

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 contact owned a 2023 Porsche Macan. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle experienced a loss of automotive power and hesitated to restart as intended. No warning light was illuminated. In addition, the contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH…

Engine · received Oct 14, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11693265

When starting from a full stop and traveling approximately 25 mph, a car crosses in front of me. I make an emergency stop to avoid a collision. The car will then not shift out of first gear. I then must safely get off the highway, stop the car and when I restart the car everything works fine. This…

Forward Collision Avoidance · received May 17, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11661616

Brakes slammed on and hard left turn initiated. Collision warning light flashed. There was nothing in front of me. Action caused an artery to tear in my lung. Hospitalized with life threating injury. Car had recently received 1st year service. Called dealer service manager to report failure, he…

Forward Collision Avoidance · received Oct 26, 2024 · NHTSA complaint 11622099

I was pulling into a parking space going 3-5 mph when the car suddenly accelerated, jumped the curb and wouldn't stop. Yes, available for inspection 2. Car wouldn't stop- heading into a storefront with people outside 3. Not yet 4. Yes, dealer and pending with insurance rep 5. None

Vehicle Speed Control · received Oct 24, 2024 · NHTSA complaint 11621796

Car sensor showed collision happening, without any external car onsite on a highway. And after pulling the car onto a safe place on the shoulder, upon hitting park gear the side rail airbags deployed. No accident happened to the car but airbags deployed unprovoked causing neck and face injuries to…

Air Bags · received Jan 25, 2024 · NHTSA complaint 11567819

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2023 Porsche Macan?

Owners most often report forward collision avoidance, air bags, engine problems. The top one, forward collision avoidance, accounts for 3 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2023 Porsche Macan?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2023 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 2023 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.