Porsche Macan years to avoid and best years
Newer Porsche Macan years have about the same owner complaints per year as the older ones. 2017 has the most complaints per year, at 4 (63 complaints). Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2015 at 1 (from 26 complaints), 2022 at 1 (from 5 complaints), and 2021 at 1 (from 11 complaints). The Porsche Macan 2025 and 2026 model years are too early to compare: none has had 3 full years on the road yet. On the 2017 Porsche Macan, 16 of 63 complaints name Air bags.
Data as of .
2015
2022
2021
2025–26
Porsche Macan reliability by year
Each year is complaints filed in that year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. A model year younger than 3 years is too early to compare, so it is left out of the years named as having the fewest or the most complaints. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market Porsche Macan. How we count.
By model year
| Year | Per year on the road | Complaints | Recalls | Most-filed complaint | Avg. combined MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Too early | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 68.5 |
| 2025 Too early | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 57.4 |
| 2024 → | 3 | 10 | 0 | Forward collision avoidance | 44.8 |
| 2023 → | 2 | 6 | 0 | Forward collision avoidance | 20 |
| 2022 → Fewest | 1 | 5 | 0 | Electrical system, Unknown or other | 19.7 |
| 2021 → Fewest | 1 | 11 | 1 | Structure | 19.8 |
| 2020 → | 2 | 26 | 2 | Exterior lighting | 19.8 |
| 2019 → | 2 | 21 | 1 | Exterior lighting | 20.5 |
| 2018 → | 2 | 34 | 5 | Air bags | 19.6 |
| 2017 → Most | 4 | 63 | 6 | Air bags | 19.6 |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — | 19 |
| 2015 → Fewest | 1 | 26 | 2 | Engine | 19 |
Years with a → link have a full model-year page.
What owners file about
Generations
- Body styles
- SUV
- Oil
- 5W-30 (2.0L four, ~5 qt with filter); 0W-40 (3.0L/3.6L V6 turbo, ~8.5 qt with filter)
- Tire size
- 235/55 R19 (Macan S and Turbo standard staggered fitment) front / 255/50 R19 (Macan S and Turbo standard staggered fitment) rear
Known issues for this generation
NHTSA recall 20V-077 covers certain 2015-2018 Macan vehicles in which the fuel pump service cover may contact the filter flange and cause cracks and a fuel leak; Porsche reworks or replaces the fuel pump flange and applies a protective film. Recall 21V-131 covers certain 2015-2018 Macan variants whose front passenger seat occupancy sensor mat may degrade and fail to detect a passenger; Porsche replaces the sensor mat.
- Body styles
- SUV
- Tire size
- 235/55R20 to 255/40R22 (staggered; trim dependent) front / 285/45R20 to 295/35R22 (staggered; trim dependent) rear
Frequently asked questions
Which Porsche Macan years have fewer owner complaints?
Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2015 at 1 (from 26 complaints), 2022 at 1 (from 5 complaints), and 2021 at 1 (from 11 complaints).
Which Porsche Macan year has the most owner complaints?
2017 has the most complaints per year, at 4 (63 complaints). On the 2017 Porsche Macan, 16 of 63 complaints name Air bags.
How do Porsche Macan owner complaints compare by year?
Newer Porsche Macan years have about the same owner complaints per year as the older ones.
Which Porsche Macan years are too early to compare?
The Porsche Macan 2025 and 2026 model years are too early to compare: none has had 3 full years on the road yet.
Does the Porsche Macan use engine oil?
Gasoline Macan models (2015-2023) require engine oil—viscosity and capacity vary by engine (about 4.4–8.5 qt). The 2024+ Macan Electric does not use combustion-engine oil.
What does recall 20V-077 cover on the Macan?
Certain 2015-2018 Macan vehicles: the fuel pump service cover may contact the filter—see the NHTSA campaign for the remedy.
Which Macan lines does this site track?
ICE 95B (2015-2023) and Macan Electric (2024-on).