Model year
2021 Porsche Macan
NHTSA lists 1 recall and 12 complaints for the 2021 Porsche Macan (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). 1 recall marked do not drive. The components listed on the most complaints are SERVICE BRAKES (4), POWER TRAIN (3), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (3). NHTSA lists crash-test variants for this model year and marks the overall rating Not Rated. EPA rates it 19–21 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,900–$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
21V224000 · Mar 31, 2021
Do not driveSUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER; SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER
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.
Complaints
12 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 4, 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.
Investigations
No investigations are matched to this name.
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 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macan GTS · 2.9L · Automatic (AM-S7) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 17 | 22 | 19 | — | — | $4,350 |
| Macan Turbo · 2.9L · Automatic (AM-S7) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 17 | 21 | 19 | — | — | $4,350 |
| Macan S · 3L · Automatic (AM-S7) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 18 | 24 | 20 | — | — | $4,100 |
| Macan · 2L · Automatic (AM-S7) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 19 | 23 | 21 | — | — | $3,900 |
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