2017 Model Year

Porsche Macan

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
58
Recalls
2
Crashes
3
Severe
4

Active Recalls

Manufacturer safety recalls

17V289000 May 2017

Other

No consequence data available

16V680000 Sep 2016

Other

No consequence data available

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

Exterior Lighting
Oct 2025

Headlight severe crazing/crackle and DLR module failure. Both Porsche NA and extended warranty fail to cover or take responsibility for this poorly mf...

POWER TRAIN,AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKES
Jul 2025

I was sold a vehicle with the incorrect front brakes, an open recall on airbag and bad transfer case all looked at and confirmed by a dealer .

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jun 2025

I am submitting this complaint regarding a known safety issue affecting my vehicle. I own a 2017 Porsche [2017 Macan GTS ], and I recently discovered...

Engine
Apr 2025

Porsche is making use of aluminum fasteners for important engine components. These fasteners are substandard for the service. At 100,000 miles, two of...

Power Train
Oct 2024

Porsche Macan has known transfer case problem. Should be recalled. I have a 2017 Macan with 15,000 miles and transfer case bad.

Power Train
Oct 2024

When reversing the transfer case has failed causing it to lurch uncontrollably. also when driving at slow speeds in first gear it stumbles causing er...

Air Bags
Sep 2024

The front passenger seat occupancy sensor mat degraded and fails to detect a passenger in the front seat.

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jul 2024

The fuel flange failed causing gas to leak from the vehicle and subsequent fumes from the gasoline leaking. The part was recalled by Porsche and repai...

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
May 2024

Fuel pump flange crack. It was a recall for 2015-2018 base model. My car is currently leaking fuel from that area

Air Bags
Apr 2024

On [XXX] at around 6pm the AIRBAG light displayed in instrument cluster and remained steady after vehicle was placed in motion. I called my nearest...

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Data updated: March 5, 2026

Summary

The 2017 Porsche Macan has 58 complaints and 2 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Air Bags. 3 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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