2019 Porsche Macan recalls and problems

The 2019 Porsche Macan has 1 recall and 21 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is exterior lighting.

2019 Porsche Macan
Photo: 2019 Porsche Macan by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
How the 2019 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Average complaint count among 11 Macan model years — 6th most.

1recalls
21complaints
1crashes
0fires
0injuries
3,500median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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1 recall

Seat Belts

Jun 26, 2023 · NHTSA campaign 23V443000 · 37 vehicles

Problem: 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 the lower seat belt anchor to the seat frame on the outboard rear seats may not have been tightened properly.

Risk: An improperly tightened seat belt anchor can detach during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy & notes

Dealers will replace and tighten the lower rear outboard seat belt anchor screws, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 24, 2023. Owners may contact Porsche's customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is APA9.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2019: 1 complaints20192020: 3 complaints20202021: 1 complaints20212022: 1 complaints20222023: 2 complaints20232024: 1 complaints20242025: 1 complaints20252026: 11 complaints202611

2019 vs. other Porsche Macan years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2019. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2019 Porsche Macan have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2019 Porsche Macan, the latest from Jun 26, 2023 (seat belts). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2019 Porsche Macan?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention exterior lighting (10), electrical system (4), service brakes (2). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.