Reliable Auto DB

2019 Porsche Macan reliability

Is it reliable?

Owners have filed 21 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Porsche Macan over 8 years — 2 per year. The other Macan years sit at about the same rate: their median is 2 complaints per year. NHTSA has 1 recall on file, including Anchorage.

2015 Porsche Macan
Photo by Alexander Migl, resized from the original. Wikimedia Commons CC BY-SA 4.0
Complaints

21

Per year

2

Recalls

1

Years on the road

8

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Exterior lighting (10 of 21), then Electrical system (4) and Service brakes (2). The most filings arrived in 2026 (11 of 21). Those filings include 1 that reports a crash.

Next to 2018 and 2020

The 2018 Macan has 34 complaints, 2 per year, and the 2020 has 26 complaints, 2 per year. The 2019 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2018. The 2019 has fewer complaints per year than the 2020.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2019 Porsche Macan. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (1)

Recall seat belts, rear or other, anchorage 2023-06-26 · NHTSA campaign 23V443000
Summary 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 Panamera 4, 2018 Macan Sport Edition, Panamera 4 E-Hybrid, and 2019 Panamera 4 Sport Turismo vehicles. The screw that attaches the lower seat belt anchor to the seat frame on the outboard rear seats may not have been tightened properly.
Remedy Dealers will replace and tighten the lower rear outboard seat belt anchor screws, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 24, 2023. Owners may contact Porsche's customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is APA9.

Complaints by component (21 total)

Exterior lighting
10
Electrical system
4
Service brakes
2
Structure
2
Wheels
2
Air bags
1
Engine
1
Forward collision avoidance
1
Powertrain
1
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Crash-flagged

1

Fire-flagged

0

Injury reports

0

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

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Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "Right headlight assembly (low beam) stops working properly. Running light and high beam works fine but not the low beam. Installed a replacement bought on ebay which worked for a few months but the same issue eventually…"
    Exterior lighting · filed 2026-09-21
  • "My 2019 Porsche Macan S driver side low beam lamp failed. As this vehicle is so advanced, it is failing to report headlamp failures. It is safety concern because during the nights it can create blind spots and opposite…"
    Exterior lighting · filed 2026-09-19
  • "I want to report a series of premature material and component failures on my 2019 Porsche Macan (under the VIN given in this claim). In September 2025, our vehicle suffered a complete internal LED headlight blowout.…"
    Electrical system, Structure · filed 2026-08-18
  • "Passenger low beam led stopped functioning at 39k, with no warning light of it ceasing to function. Safety of passengers and driver were at risk. Went through diagnostics at dealership, diagnosed to need a complete…"
    Exterior lighting · filed 2026-07-24
  • "The contact owns a 2019 Porsche MACAN. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact noticed an abnormal loud sound. In addition, the contact stated none of the safety features functioned as…"
    Electrical system · filed 2026-06-02

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2019 Porsche Macan S SUV AWD Not rated Not rated Not rated Not rated
2019 Porsche Macan SUV AWD Not rated Not rated Not rated Not rated
2019 Porsche Macan Turbo SUV AWD Not rated Not rated Not rated Not rated

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
Macan 2L, 4-cyl Automatic (AM-S7) All-wheel drive 19 23 21 MPG $3800
Macan S 3L, 6-cyl Automatic (AM-S7) All-wheel drive 18 23 20 MPG $4000

Specs and fitment

First generation (ICE), 2015–2023
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.

Compare

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2019 Porsche Macan reliable?

Owners have filed 21 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Porsche Macan over 8 years — 2 per year. The other Macan years sit at about the same rate: their median is 2 complaints per year. NHTSA has 1 recall on file, including Anchorage.

What are common problems with a 2019 Porsche Macan?

The complaints owners file most often name Exterior lighting (10 of 21), then Electrical system (4) and Service brakes (2). The most filings arrived in 2026 (11 of 21). Those filings include 1 that reports a crash.

Is the 2019 Porsche Macan more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2018 Macan has 34 complaints, 2 per year, and the 2020 has 26 complaints, 2 per year. The 2019 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2018. The 2019 has fewer complaints per year than the 2020.

Has the 2019 Porsche Macan been recalled?

The 2019 Porsche Macan has 1 recall on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2019 Porsche Macan?

Owners have filed 21 complaints about the 2019 Porsche Macan with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2019 Porsche Macan get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2019 Porsche Macan is 20.5 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

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).