Reliable Auto DB

2021 Porsche Macan reliability

Is it reliable?

The 2021 Porsche Macan has 11 complaints with NHTSA after 6 years, or 1 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most Macan years here — under the median of the other years, which is 2. NHTSA has 1 recall on file, including Shock absorber.

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

11

Per year

1

Recalls

1

Years on the road

6

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Service brakes (3 of 11), then Electrical system (2) and Powertrain (2). The most filings arrived in 2026 (5 of 11). Those filings include 4 that report a crash and 1 that reports a fire.

Next to 2020 and 2022

The 2020 Macan has 26 complaints, 2 per year, and the 2022 has 5 complaints, 1 per year. The 2021 has fewer complaints per year than the 2020. The 2021 has more complaints per year than the 2022.

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 2021 Porsche Macan. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (1)

Recall suspension, front, shock absorber 2021-03-31 · NHTSA campaign 21V224000
Summary 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.

Complaints by component (11 total)

Service brakes
3
Electrical system
2
Powertrain
2
Structure
2
Air bags
1
Engine
1
Forward collision avoidance
1
Steering
1
Crash-flagged

4

Fire-flagged

1

Injury reports

0

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

2202122022120241202552026
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "I was driving at a low speed, less than 30 mph, and was approaching a curve in the road. I attempted to slow down by pressing the brake pedal, but the vehicle did not decelerate. Instead, it seemed to accelerate. I…"
    Service brakes · filed 2026-07-23
  • "Water intrusion into the rear of the vehicle flooded due to a manufacturers defect. this area houses the battery and other electrical wiring. The water created a potential electrocution and short of much of the wiring,…"
    Electrical system · filed 2026-06-23
  • "Vehicle developed a check engine light and camshaft sensor fault at approximately 48,000 miles. Engine began making abnormal ticking noise and later entered reduced power/limp mode condition. Vehicle was initially…"
    Powertrain, Engine · filed 2026-05-12
  • "The CHIME SPEAKER in the failed with less than vehicle 11,000 miles on the odometer. This extremely low mileage indicates that the failure is due to a manufacturing defect rather than standard wear and tear. I am…"
    Unknown or other · filed 2026-01-25
  • "On November 12, 2025 the transmission, power train, and/or other components on my Porsche Macan S failed. My Macan was parked (gear selector in "Park") on a level surface, the ignition turned off and the key removed…"
    Powertrain, Unknown or other, Service brakes · filed 2026-01-15

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2021 Porsche Macan GTS SUV AWD Not rated Not rated Not rated Not rated
2021 Porsche Macan S SUV AWD Not rated Not rated Not rated Not rated
2021 Porsche Macan SUV AWD Not rated Not rated Not rated Not rated
2021 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 GTS 2.9L, 6-cyl Automatic (AM-S7) All-wheel drive 17 22 19 MPG $4200
Macan S 3L, 6-cyl Automatic (AM-S7) All-wheel drive 18 24 20 MPG $4000
Macan Turbo 2.9L, 6-cyl Automatic (AM-S7) All-wheel drive 17 21 19 MPG $4200

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 2021 Porsche Macan reliable?

The 2021 Porsche Macan has 11 complaints with NHTSA after 6 years, or 1 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most Macan years here — under the median of the other years, which is 2. NHTSA has 1 recall on file, including Shock absorber.

What are common problems with a 2021 Porsche Macan?

The complaints owners file most often name Service brakes (3 of 11), then Electrical system (2) and Powertrain (2). The most filings arrived in 2026 (5 of 11). Those filings include 4 that report a crash and 1 that reports a fire.

Is the 2021 Porsche Macan more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2020 Macan has 26 complaints, 2 per year, and the 2022 has 5 complaints, 1 per year. The 2021 has fewer complaints per year than the 2020. The 2021 has more complaints per year than the 2022.

Has the 2021 Porsche Macan been recalled?

The 2021 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 2021 Porsche Macan?

Owners have filed 11 complaints about the 2021 Porsche Macan with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2021 Porsche Macan get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2021 Porsche Macan is 19.8 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).