Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2018 Porsche Macan has 5 recalls, 29 complaints.
5
Recalls
29
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 7, 2026
18V318000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2018 Porsche Macan S and Macan vehicles. These vehicles have a control unit that may ...
21V131000
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Macan, Macan Turbo Kits, Macan GTS, 2015-2018 Macan S, and Macan Turbo vehic...
18V844000
EQUIPMENT
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2017 Porsche Cayenne Turbo S, Cayenne Turbo, Cayenne Plug-in Hybrid, Cayenne GTS, Caye...
20V077000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Macan vehicles. The fuel pump service cover may contact the flow nozzle on ...
23V443000
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...
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
Not Rated
Rating for: 2018 Porsche Macan SUV AWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 18, 2026 | AIR BAGS | Air bag light turns to "off" despite passenger sitting in seat. Took car to dealer (Bill Pearce Moto... |
| Feb 2, 2026 | STRUCTURE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | Engine failure |
| Dec 11, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | I am writing to formally submit a safety complaint regarding my 2018 Porsche Macan. I have experienc... |
| Oct 30, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | The Macan engine cooling system is defective and dangerous. It is made with a plastic cooling lines ... |
| Aug 28, 2025 | STEERING | Upon routine 80k service, discovered that steering wheel column loose due to faulty bushings. Indiv... |
| Nov 2, 2024 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | My vehicle is experiencing the following fuel system issue listed below in the NHTSA campaign. Pors... |
| Jul 24, 2024 | TIRES | 265/45ZR20 104Y Tire shop has been unable to balance tire since there's a defect with the brand new... |
| Jun 7, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The leather on the dash board shrunk and the glue failed allowing the leather to buckel and block th... |
| Feb 10, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LANE DEPARTURE,BACK OVER PREVENTION | Rear camera and vehicle proximity sensors are not working Due A Flaw with water moisture entering th... |
| Feb 5, 2024 | AIR BAGS | The passenger airbag light always indicates that no one is sitting in the passenger seat even when i... |
| Dec 15, 2023 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2018 Porsche Macan. The contact stated that there was an abnormally strong fuel o... |
| Nov 17, 2023 | AIR BAGS | I own a 2018 Macan GTS and the passenger airbag sensor was defective. My VIN was not covered by the ... |
| Aug 28, 2023 | ENGINE | OIl leak from "Brocken aluminum bolts" that do not hold up and are failing to hold up from basic car... |
| May 20, 2023 | AIR BAGS | The airbag light came on in the vehicle. We took it into the dealership, they said we need a passeng... |
| Feb 20, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS | Forgot case number with Porsche it is 800053607 Porsche says car is unsafe to drive. My case number ... |
| Feb 20, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS | While in Dallas TX on Feb 23 2023 I took my car to dealer air bag light came on. Issue was seat belt... |
| Oct 3, 2022 | STEERING | The steering of the vehicle completely failed while driving. The steering column detached from the ... |
| Aug 4, 2022 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I’m filing this complaint because I signed a contract for the purchase of my second vehicle (a Porsc... |
| Nov 26, 2021 | AIR BAGS | On November 26, 2021 I brought the vehicle in for service due to an airbag warning light. The dealer... |
| Jun 22, 2021 | AIR BAGS,SEATS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I cannot use my car for fearing of legal actions if I put anybody onto the front passenger seat. Thi... |