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2019 Porsche Macan problems, recalls and owner complaints
What the 2019 Porsche Macan has been recalled for, how often it fails the UK MOT and what owners report, from official government data. Updated October 25, 2026.
- 1safety recall
- 21owner complaints
- 1crash report
- 0fire reports
- 6%fail the UK MOT
21 complaints, against an average of 24 for the other 10 Porsche Macan model years.
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What goes wrong with the 2019 Porsche Macan?
The components named most often in the 21 owner complaints. One complaint can name several, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
What symptoms do 2019 Porsche Macan owners describe?
Found by reading the text of all 21 owner complaints. Tap a symptom for the answer, a real owner quote and any related recall.
Has the 2019 Porsche Macan been recalled?
1 U.S. safety recall. Repairs are free at a franchised dealer; some are done over the air.
Seat Belts: Rear/Other: Anchorage 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.
Is the 2019 Porsche Macan recalled in the UK or Europe?
Recalls issued by the UK's DVSA and through the EU's Safety Gate system that cover this model and build period. European models can differ from U.S. ones, and "years estimated" means the recall gave no build dates, so confirm your own car with your registration or VIN.
UK DVSAARC3 Recall campaign - Re-programming DME control unit
Risk: The software version of the engine control unit does not correspond to the software version that should be on the vehicle.
Fix: Review the software version of the engine control unit and if necessary update it to the correct software version.
UK DVSAOn the affected vehicles it is possible that the screw connection of the seat belt mount to the rear left and/or right seat was not…On the affected vehicles it is possible that the screw connection of the seat belt mount to the rear left and/or right seat was not carried out in accordance with the specifications.
Risk: On the affected vehicles it is possible that the screw connection of the seat belt mount to the rear left and/or right seat was not carried out in accordance with the specifications.
Fix: The screw connection of the seat belt mount to the rear left and/or right seat must be replaced.
UK DVSAOn affected vehicles certain software parameters used in Type Approval were not used in production.On affected vehicles certain software parameters used in Type Approval were not used in production. There are no indications the deviations affect safety and declared fuel consumption and CO2 emissions values.
Risk: On affected vehicles certain software parameters used in Type Approval were not used in production. There are no indications the deviations affect safety and declared fuel consumption and CO2 emissions values.
Fix: Update software.
EU Safety GateThe rear seat belt end brackets may be incorrectly attached, which can cause the seat belts to malfunction in case of an accident,…The rear seat belt end brackets may be incorrectly attached, which can cause the seat belts to malfunction in case of an accident, increasing the risk of injury.
Measures: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer; Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users; Date of entry into force: Unknown
How often does the 2019 Porsche Macan fail its MOT?
Why they failed: the share of failed tests with at least one fault in each area (a test can fail on several). Cars first registered in 2019, tested in Great Britain in 2023; first registration is usually, but not always, the model year. Source: DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, Open Government Licence v3.0.
What do 2019 Porsche Macan owners report?
12 of the 21 complaints, the most recent for the most-reported components, as the owners wrote them. NHTSA removes names and VINs; long reports are trimmed. CarHooq has not verified individual claims.
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, I was told that this failure "occurs frequently" and that my only option was to pay full price for an entire replacement assembly. Charging a customer full price for a sealed, lifetime component while simultaneously acknowledging that it fails regularly is unacceptable. A premium safety component…
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 independent shops that this is a “known problem” with these Macan headlights. Did the replacement and 2k miles later, same issue presents. Blinker works, high beam works, running light works. Low beam non functional.
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 failed power control module. The contact was informed that the power control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the failure was a known failure with the vehicle. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Vehicle keeps entering limp mode when driving. Complete loss of power car cannot move and is left stranded. Vehicle has been at the dealership diagnosed and repaired over 4 times but the problem still remains. Dealer states there is no rat or electrical damage, battery was replaced and software updated but the car keeps losing all power and needs tows constantly.
Failure of the front passenger side seat sensor failed causing the passenger seat belt to not be activated. Seems exactly like the 2015to 2018 recall.
I was going under 30 mph on a regular road. Avoiding a collision, one of the front wheels locked causing the vehicle to flip.
On Sunday June 5, 2022, I had to remove my 2019 Porsche Macan S right rear tire because it had a screw in it. I ahd to do it that day because its leaking had increased and it went totally flat, while I had been waiting many days for my purchased tire and road hazard service. I removed the tire and put in a temporary plug so it could be taken to the servicing dealer, Porsche Silver Spring, MD, on Tuesday June 7, 2022. While I was doing this work, the right rear jack lift point on the car failed and moved sideways towards the inboard of the car, allowing the jack to move under the car…
THE ISSUE IS THE SQUEAKING OF THE REAR BRAKES WHEN BACKING UP. THE WOULD HAPPEN WHEN THE CAR HAD BEEN DRIVEN. THIS HAPPENS IN COLD OR HOT WEATHER. A FACTORY DEALERSHIP HAD LOOK AT THE ISSUE BUT FOUND NOTHING. THIS PROBLEM STARTED WHEN THE CAR WAS ABOUT TWO TO THREE MONTHS OLD. I ALSO HAVE A 2020 AUDI Q7, AND IT HAS ALMOST THE SAME ISSUE WHEN BACKING UP. HOWEVER, IT DOES MORE IN THE MORNING WHETHER THE WEATHER IS HOT OR COLD. WE VISITED AN AUDI DEALERSHIP BUT THEY FOUND NOTHING. A SEPARATE COMPLAINT HAD BEEN FILED UNDER MY NAME AS WELL. BOTH CARS HAVE THE SAME 3.0L V6 ENGINE.
THE SMALL PORTABLE AIR PUMP THAT CAME WITH THE CAR WOULD BLOW THE FUSE TO THE CIGARETTE 12 V OUTLET ON ABOUT EVERY THIRD OR FOURTH USE. THIS WOULD HAPPEN EACH TIME AFTER YOU PUT IN A NEW 20AMP FUSE. I CAN'T TELL WHETHER THIS IS CAUSED BY THE AIR PUMP OR THE CIRCUITRY ON THE CAR. I HAVE GONE THROUGH FIVE FUSES ALREADY.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 PORSCHE MACAN. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH OR MORE, THE VEHICLE VEERED FROM SIDE TO SIDE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN UNKNOWN DEALER AND AN ALIGNMENT WAS PERFORMED BECAUSE IT WAS SLIGHTLY OFF; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO TWO INDEPENDENT MECHANICS WHO CHECKED THE TORQUE ON THE SUSPENSION COMPONENT AND CONFIRMED THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO THE TIRES. THE CONTACT WENT TO ANOTHER TIRE DEALER TO REPLACE THE TIRES AT HIS EXPENSE AND TEST THE OLD TIRES FOR DEFECTS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70.
2019 Porsche Macan: questions owners ask
Is the 2019 Porsche Macan reliable?
NHTSA data alone cannot rate reliability, but it shows what owners reported. Owners filed 21 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Porsche Macan; the most common categories were exterior lighting (10, 47.6%), electrical system (4, 19%), service brakes (2, 9.5%). There is 1 safety recall. 1 complaint mentions a crash.
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Porsche Macan?
Across 21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the categories mentioned most often are exterior lighting (47.6% of complaints), electrical system (19% of complaints), service brakes (9.5% of complaints), structure (9.5% of complaints), wheels (9.5% of complaints). One complaint can name several components.
Does the 2019 Porsche Macan have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2019 Porsche Macan; the most recent (campaign 23V443000, 2023-06-26) concerns Seat Belts: Rear/Other: Anchorage. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Why do the headlights or taillights fail on my 2019 Porsche Macan?
8 of the 21 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2019 Porsche Macan (38.1%) describe headlights, taillights or brake lights failing or condensation in the lamps. One owner wrote: "My 2019 Porsche Macan S driver side low beam lamp failed. As this vehicle is so advanced, it is failing to report headlamp failures." (NHTSA complaint 11765580, September 2026). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Check your own Macan
Counts are a starting point, not a verdict: popular models collect more complaints because more of them are on the road, and NHTSA does not verify individual reports. To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls (U.S.) or your registration at check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk (UK). Had a safety problem? Report it to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations and recalls.
Data: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation recall and complaint databases (public domain), DVSA anonymised MOT results (Open Government Licence v3.0), DVSA vehicle recalls (Open Government Licence v3.0), EU Safety Gate alerts (© European Union), retrieved October 25, 2026. Model year 2019 only; combines NHTSA's entries for MACAN and MACAN TURBO.