2022 Porsche Macan reliability
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Porsche Macan over 5 years — 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 no recalls on file for this model year.
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The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (3 of 5), then Engine (1) and Exterior lighting (1).
The 2021 Macan has 11 complaints, 1 per year, and the 2023 has 6 complaints, 2 per year. The 2022 has fewer complaints per year than the 2021. The 2022 has fewer complaints per year than the 2023.
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 2022 Porsche Macan. How we count. Data as of .
Recalls (0)
No recalls on file with NHTSA for this model year.
Complaints by component (5 total)
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Complaints filed per year
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
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"The backup camera will flip upside down or go completely blank or not work at all. I had my car in reverse and the camera didn’t come on and one time I flipped upside down and now it don’t work at all."
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"On 03/17/2026, I reported a safety defect in the headlight assemblies of my 2022 Porsche Macan. Dealer inspection at Porsche of Tacoma confirmed small paper fragments marked with arrows lodged inside both headlight…"
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"I was driving the car and warning light “possible R gear fault-driving permitted” came on. While driving on a highway at 50 mph, gear shift started malfunctioning and oscillating between 2nd and 4th gears and I could…"
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"Hi - I hope all is well. I have had the below issues with my vehicle and the dealer is saying they cannot replicate them. I do not feel safe driving the vehicle and I’ve been complaining of the same issues since I got…"
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"The air-conditioning system quit after 2000 miles of a brand new Macan-s. It starts blowing Hot air as soon as the A/C is turned on."
NHTSA crash ratings
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
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| 2022 Porsche Macan GTS SUV AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
| 2022 Porsche Macan S SUV AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
| 2022 Porsche Macan 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 |
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| Macan | 2L, 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S7) | All-wheel drive | 19 | 25 | 21 MPG | $3800 |
| Macan GTS | 2.9L, 6-cyl | Automatic (AM-S7) | All-wheel drive | 17 | 22 | 19 MPG | $4200 |
| Macan S | 2.9L, 6-cyl | Automatic (AM-S7) | All-wheel drive | 17 | 23 | 19 MPG | $4200 |
Specs and fitment
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.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 2022 Porsche Macan reliable?
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Porsche Macan over 5 years — 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 no recalls on file for this model year.
What are common problems with a 2022 Porsche Macan?
The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (3 of 5), then Engine (1) and Exterior lighting (1).
Is the 2022 Porsche Macan more reliable than the years next to it?
The 2021 Macan has 11 complaints, 1 per year, and the 2023 has 6 complaints, 2 per year. The 2022 has fewer complaints per year than the 2021. The 2022 has fewer complaints per year than the 2023.
Has the 2022 Porsche Macan been recalled?
NHTSA has no recalls on file for the 2022 Porsche Macan.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2022 Porsche Macan?
Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 2022 Porsche Macan with NHTSA.
What mpg does a 2022 Porsche Macan get?
EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2022 Porsche Macan is 19.7 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).