2023 Porsche Macan reliability
NHTSA's file on the 2023 Porsche Macan holds 6 complaints after 4 years, a rate of 2 per year. That is more complaints per year than most Macan years here — over 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 Forward collision avoidance (3 of 6), then Air bags (1) and Engine (1). Those filings include 1 that reports a crash and 3 that report an injury.
The 2022 Macan has 5 complaints, 1 per year, and the 2024 has 10 complaints, 3 per year. The 2023 has more complaints per year than the 2022. The 2023 has fewer complaints per year than the 2024.
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 2023 Porsche Macan. How we count. Data as of .
Recalls (0)
No recalls on file with NHTSA for this model year.
Complaints by component (6 total)
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Complaints filed per year
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
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"The contact owned a 2023 Porsche Macan. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle experienced a loss of automotive power and hesitated to restart as intended. No warning light was…"
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"When starting from a full stop and traveling approximately 25 mph, a car crosses in front of me. I make an emergency stop to avoid a collision. The car will then not shift out of first gear. I then must safely get off…"
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"Brakes slammed on and hard left turn initiated. Collision warning light flashed. There was nothing in front of me. Action caused an artery to tear in my lung. Hospitalized with life threating injury. Car had recently…"
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"I was pulling into a parking space going 3-5 mph when the car suddenly accelerated, jumped the curb and wouldn't stop. Yes, available for inspection 2. Car wouldn't stop- heading into a storefront with people outside 3.…"
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"Car sensor showed collision happening, without any external car onsite on a highway. And after pulling the car onto a safe place on the shoulder, upon hitting park gear the side rail airbags deployed. No accident…"
NHTSA crash ratings
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
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| 2023 Porsche Macan GTS SUV AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
| 2023 Porsche Macan S SUV AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
| 2023 Porsche Macan SUV AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
| 2023 Porsche Macan T 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 |
| Macan T | 2L, 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S7) | All-wheel drive | 19 | 25 | 21 MPG | $3800 |
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 2023 Porsche Macan reliable?
NHTSA's file on the 2023 Porsche Macan holds 6 complaints after 4 years, a rate of 2 per year. That is more complaints per year than most Macan years here — over 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 2023 Porsche Macan?
The complaints owners file most often name Forward collision avoidance (3 of 6), then Air bags (1) and Engine (1). Those filings include 1 that reports a crash and 3 that report an injury.
Is the 2023 Porsche Macan more reliable than the years next to it?
The 2022 Macan has 5 complaints, 1 per year, and the 2024 has 10 complaints, 3 per year. The 2023 has more complaints per year than the 2022. The 2023 has fewer complaints per year than the 2024.
Has the 2023 Porsche Macan been recalled?
NHTSA has no recalls on file for the 2023 Porsche Macan.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2023 Porsche Macan?
Owners have filed 6 complaints about the 2023 Porsche Macan with NHTSA.
What mpg does a 2023 Porsche Macan get?
EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2023 Porsche Macan is 20 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).