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Porsche Macan Problems, Recalls and Owner Complaints by Model Year
Across 11 model years, NHTSA lists 29 recalls and 268 owner complaints for the Porsche Macan. Newest model year first. Data as of October 25, 2026.
Porsche Macan by model year
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Porsche Macan | 0 | 9 | |
| 2024 Porsche Macan | 0 | 11 | |
| 2023 Porsche Macan | 0 | 6 | |
| 2022 Porsche Macan | 0 | 6 | |
| 2021 Porsche Macan | 1 | 12 | |
| 2020 Porsche Macan | 2 | 28 | |
| 2019 Porsche Macan | 1 | 21 | |
| 2018 Porsche Macan | 6 | 36 | |
| 2017 Porsche Macan | 7 | 71 | |
| 2016 Porsche Macan | 5 | 31 | |
| 2015 Porsche Macan | 7 | 37 |
Model years with no recall and fewer than three complaints are not listed. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. All Porsche models.
Porsche Macan: questions owners ask
Which Porsche Macan year has the most problems?
By owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the Porsche Macan model years with the most are the 2017 (71), 2015 (37) and 2018 (36). Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are naturally lower; compare years of a similar age.
Which Porsche Macan years have the fewest complaints?
Leaving out the newest model years (too new to compare), the fewest owner complaints were filed for the 2022 (6), 2023 (6) and 2024 (11), out of 10 model years from 2015 to 2024. A low count can also mean that year sold fewer cars.
How many recalls does the Porsche Macan have?
NHTSA lists recalls for 7 Porsche Macan model years, 29 in total when counted per model year (one recall often covers several years). The years with the most are the 2015 (7), 2017 (7) and 2018 (6). Check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Which Porsche Macan years have the most headlight and taillight complaints?
24 owner complaints across 3 Porsche Macan model years describe headlights, taillights or brake lights failing or condensation in the lamps. The most were filed for the 2020 (12), 2019 (8) and 2017 (4) model years. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Porsche Macan years have the most airbag complaints?
19 owner complaints across 3 Porsche Macan model years describe airbag warning lights or airbag faults. The most were filed for the 2017 (7), 2016 (6) and 2018 (6) model years. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Porsche Macan years have the most fuel smell or fuel leak complaints?
10 owner complaints across 2 Porsche Macan model years describe a fuel or gasoline smell, or a fuel leak. The most were filed for the 2018 (6) and 2017 (4) model years. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
How often does the Porsche Macan fail its MOT?
In 2023 UK MOT tests, the Porsche Macan's first-time failure rate ranged from 3.1% for cars first registered in 2021 to 13.5% for 2014, across 8 registration years with at least 100 tests. Older cars fail more often. The most common failure areas were tyres, lights and electrics, brakes. Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results.