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2018 Porsche Macan Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 6 NHTSA recalls and 36 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Elevated Reported Activity — 2018 Porsche Macan

The 2018 Porsche Macan shows elevated recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Make sure any recall campaigns are resolved before purchase and have the vehicle inspected thoroughly.

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6
NHTSA Recalls
6 recalls on record
36
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
0
Crash Reports
1 fire report
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NHTSA Recalls — 2018 Porsche Macan (6)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Porsche dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Electrical System
Failure of the control unit may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected control unit, free of charge. The recall began July 27, 2018. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's…
NHTSA #18V318000
🔧 Air Bags: Sensor: Occupant Classification: Front Passenger
The air bag will not deploy during a crash if a front passenger is undetected, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the sensor mat and seat cushion, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 25, 2021. Owners may contact Porsche customer…
NHTSA #21V131000
🔧 Equipment
If the ski bag detaches during a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ski bags, free of charge. The recall began January 10, 2019. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number…
NHTSA #18V844000
🔧 Fuel System, Gasoline: Delivery: Fuel Pump
Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Porsche will rework or replace and apply a protective film to the fuel pump flange. in addition, the fuel pump flange will be inspected and replaced if cracks are present….
NHTSA #20V077000
🔧 Seat Belts: Rear/Other: Anchorage
An improperly tightened seat belt anchor can detach during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: 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…
NHTSA #23V443000
🔧 Exterior Lighting: Headlights
Improperly adjusted headlights may not illuminate the road properly, or cause a glare to oncoming drivers, which can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the headlights for sealing caps and install missing caps as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 28, 2022. Owners may contact Porsche's customer…
NHTSA #22V656000
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Most Common Problems — 2018 Porsche Macan

Based on 36 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Air Bags
8
Steering
6
Electrical System
5
Fuel/propulsion System
4
Fuel System
3
Engine
2
Unknown Or Other
2
Structure
1
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Porsche Macan — Complaints by Year

A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2018 model year is highlighted.

2012 Data unavailable 2013 Data unavailable 2014 Data unavailable 2015 37 complaints 2016 31 complaints 2017 71 complaints 2018 36 complaints 2019 21 complaints 2020 28 complaints 2021 12 complaints 2022 6 complaints

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⚠ Higher-complaint years: 2017 — These model years have more owner complaints in NHTSA data than the other years compared.

✅ Best model years: 2021, 2022 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2018 Porsche Macan

Is the 2018 Porsche Macan reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2018 Porsche Macan has 6 recall campaigns and 36 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated recall or complaint activity — review the details and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2018 Porsche Macan have?
The 2018 Porsche Macan has 6 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Porsche Macan?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2018 Porsche Macan are: Air Bags, Steering, Electrical System, Fuel/propulsion System. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2018 Porsche Macan safe to buy?
The 2018 Porsche Macan has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 6 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Porsche Macan should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Porsche Macan are: 2021, 2022. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years with higher complaint counts: 2017.
How we score this: The score starts at 100 and subtracts points for the number of NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints filed for this model year, and for complaints that report crashes or fires. Newer model years get a small bonus because they have had less time to collect reports. These are raw counts and are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, so popular models tend to have more recalls and complaints. Complaints are unverified owner reports. This grade is not a prediction about any individual vehicle and is not an inspection: check a specific car’s VIN for open recalls and get an independent pre-purchase inspection.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.