2018 Model Year

Porsche Macan

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
29
Recalls
3
Crashes
0
Severe
0

Active Recalls

Manufacturer safety recalls

21V131000 Mar 2021

Other

No consequence data available

20V077000 Feb 2020

Other

No consequence data available

18V318000 May 2018

Other

No consequence data available

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Feb 2026

I am writing to formally submit a safety complaint regarding my 2018 Porsche Macan. I have experienced a significant issue with the vehicle’s headligh...

STRUCTURE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Feb 2026

Engine failure

Air Bags
Jan 2026

Air bag light turns to "off" despite passenger sitting in seat. Took car to dealer (Bill Pearce Motors) who "verified customers concern" and "found fa...

Power Train
Dec 2025

The Macan engine cooling system is defective and dangerous. It is made with a plastic cooling lines that are poorly placed (and concealed) where they...

Steering
Aug 2025

Upon routine 80k service, discovered that steering wheel column loose due to faulty bushings. Individual bushings could be replaced but manufacturer...

Engine
Aug 2024

OIl leak from "Brocken aluminum bolts" that do not hold up and are failing to hold up from basic car use. A safety recall on this manufacturing parts...

Tires
Jul 2024

265/45ZR20 104Y Tire shop has been unable to balance tire since there's a defect with the brand new tire itself. Vehicle vibrates excessively at high...

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jun 2024

The leather on the dash board shrunk and the glue failed allowing the leather to buckel and block the passenger air bag top of the dash board. Porsche...

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LANE DEPARTURE,BACK OVER PREVENTION
May 2024

Rear camera and vehicle proximity sensors are not working Due A Flaw with water moisture entering the rear cabin where modules are located. This us a...

Air Bags
May 2024

The passenger airbag light always indicates that no one is sitting in the passenger seat even when it is occupied. This is apparently the same issue o...

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Data updated: March 5, 2026

Summary

The 2018 Porsche Macan has 29 complaints and 3 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Air Bags.

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