Model year
2018 Porsche Macan
NHTSA lists 5 recalls and 35 complaints for the 2018 Porsche Macan (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). NHTSA also lists 9 recalls and 1 complaint under MACAN GTS, MACAN S, MACAN SPORT EDITION, and MACAN TURBO. Those counts are separate from the numbers above. The components listed on the most complaints are AIR BAGS (10), FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (6), STEERING (6). NHTSA lists 1 investigation with no close date in the file. NHTSA lists crash-test variants for this model year and marks the overall rating Not Rated. EPA rates it 19–22 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,750–$4,350, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2015 28 complaints
- 2016 24 complaints
- 2017 63 complaints
- 2018 35 complaints
- 2019 21 complaints
- 2020 27 complaints
- 2021 12 complaints
- 2022 6 complaints
- 2023 6 complaints
- 2024 10 complaints
- 2025 9 complaints
- 2026 0 complaints
Recalls
23V443000 · Jun 26, 2023
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:ANCHORAGE
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…
21V131000 · Mar 3, 2021
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Macan, Macan Turbo Kits, Macan GTS, 2015-2018 Macan S, and Macan Turbo vehicles. The front passenger seat occupancy sensor mat may degrade and fail to detect a passenger in the front seat.
20V077000 · Feb 12, 2020
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Macan vehicles. The fuel pump service cover may contact the flow nozzle on the filter flange of the fuel pump, potentially causing cracks and a fuel leak.
18V844000 · Nov 28, 2018
EQUIPMENT
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2017 Porsche Cayenne Turbo S, Cayenne Turbo, Cayenne Plug-in Hybrid, Cayenne GTS, Cayenne Plug-in Hybrid Platinum Edition, Macan Turbo and Macan GTS vehicles, 2017-2018 Cayenne S, Macan, Cayenne Platinum Edition…
18V318000 · May 16, 2018
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2018 Porsche Macan S and Macan vehicles. These vehicles have a control unit that may fail and prevent safety-related functions such as driver display alerts and possibly impair drivability and post-crash functions.
Complaints
35 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 0, fire flag on 1, injury field 0, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Other NHTSA names
These names matched the same EPA model but are not included in the headline counts above.
| Name | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| MACAN GTS | 1 | 0 |
| MACAN S | 5 | 1 |
| MACAN SPORT EDITION | 1 | 0 |
| MACAN TURBO | 2 | 0 |
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| EA21002 | Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE; AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | Sep 17, 2021 | No close date in the file |
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GTS SUV AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| S SUV AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| SUV AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| Turbo SUV AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| Turbo With Performance SUV AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macan · 2L · Automatic (AM-S7) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 20 | 25 | 22 | — | — | $3,750 |
| Macan S · 3L · Automatic (AM-S7) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 17 | 23 | 19 | — | — | $4,350 |
| Macan GTS · 3L · Automatic (AM-S7) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 17 | 23 | 19 | — | — | $4,350 |
| Macan Turbo · 3.6L · Automatic (AM-S7) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 17 | 23 | 19 | — | — | $4,350 |
| Macan Turbo Kit · 3.6L · Automatic (AM-S7) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 17 | 23 | 19 | — | — | $4,350 |
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