2021 Porsche Macan recalls and problems

The 2021 Porsche Macan has 1 recall and 12 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is service brakes.

Do not drive warning. NHTSA and the manufacturer advise owners not to drive affected vehicles until the recall repair is done. Affected campaign: 21V224000.
2021 Porsche Macan
Photo: 2021 Porsche Macan by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
How the 2021 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Average complaint count among 11 Macan model years — 7th most.

1recalls
12complaints
4crashes
1fires
0injuries
—median 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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Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.
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1 recall

Suspension

Mar 31, 2021 · NHTSA campaign 21V224000 · 10 vehicles
Do not drive

Problem: 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.

Risk: A failed screw connection may cause damage to the braking system, driving instability, and the potential loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy & notes

Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the remedy has been performed. Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will rework and tighten the screw connections, free of charge. Owners may contact Porsche's customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AMA8.

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.safercar.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Service Brakes4
Power Train3
Unknown or other3
Air Bags2
Structure2
Electrical System1
Engine1
Steering1

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

Complaints by year filed

2021: 2 complaints20212022: 2 complaints20222024: 1 complaints20242025: 1 complaints20252026: 6 complaints20266

2021 vs. other Porsche Macan years

2015: 28 complaints20152016: 24 complaints20162017: 63 complaints2017632018: 36 complaints20182019: 21 complaints20192020: 28 complaints20202021: 12 complaints20212022: 6 complaints20222023: 6 complaints20232024: 10 complaints20242025: 9 complaints20259

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2021. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2021 Porsche Macan have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2021 Porsche Macan, the latest from Mar 31, 2021 (suspension). 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 2021 Porsche Macan?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention service brakes (4), power train (3), unknown or other (3). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.

Is it safe to drive the 2021 Porsche Macan?

1 recall for this model year carries a "Do Not Drive" advisory. Only vehicles with the recall open are affected — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.