2021 Porsche Macan: problems, recalls and reliability
1 recall and 11 owner complaints on record; most reports concern service brakes.
Data updated weekly · 2 new complaints in the last 90 days · latest recall Mar 2021
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“There was a recall on the passenger sideair bag sensor for previous years but the issue is still occurring in my 2021 Porsche macan turbo. The error code reports a faulty air bag sensor. The recall should be extended to later year models. Thank you”Owner report · Air Bags · Jan 2025
“When I first purchased my car, it reversed while the car was on auto hold while I was on a steep hill with a stoplight. There was no way to stop the car as the break didn't work somehow it worked when I slammed the gas. The dealership said it was a software issue so they updated it. A few months later it was worse. I tried to put the car in park and slam the brakes but it didn't work. I don't remember how I got it to move because there was a car behind me and I was panicking. Both times my 5 years old was in the back seat. I'm addition, when I go up my hill there's a clicking sound on the back right tire side. I called the dealership for that and they said that was normal.”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Sep 2022
When filing, owners marked a crash in 4 of these complaints and injuries in 0 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 1 campaign
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2021 Porsche Macan, Macan S, Macan GTS, and Macan Turbo vehicles. The screw connection on the shock absorbers of the front and rear axle might not be tightened properly.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the remedy has been performed. Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will rework and tighten the screw connections, free of charge. Owners may contact Porsche's customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AMA8.
Specifications
Factory options offered for the 2021 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.
How other years compare
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Is the 2021 Porsche Macan reliable?
NHTSA has 11 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on record for the 2021 Porsche Macan. The most complained-about area is service brakes.
Does the 2021 Porsche Macan have open recalls?
1 recall campaign has been issued, the latest concerning suspension:rear:shock absorber. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.