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2021 Porsche Macan Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 1 NHTSA recall and 12 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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This is one of the better years for the Porsche Macan

The 2021 model year shows below-average complaints compared to other years of this model — a good sign for reliability.

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77/100

Moderate Reported Activity — 2021 Porsche Macan

The 2021 Porsche Macan shows moderate recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Review the recall campaigns and common complaints below before buying.

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NHTSA Recalls
1 recall on record
12
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
4
Crash Reports
1 fire report
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NHTSA Recalls — 2021 Porsche Macan (1)

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

🔧 Suspension: Front: Shock Absorber
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: 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….
NHTSA #21V224000
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Most Common Problems — 2021 Porsche Macan

Based on 12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Air Bags
2
Service Brakes
2
Power Train
2
Unknown Or Other
2
Structure
2
Electrical System
1
Steering
1
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Porsche Macan — Complaints by Year

A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2021 model year is highlighted.

2015 37 complaints 2016 31 complaints 2017 71 complaints 2018 36 complaints 2019 21 complaints 2020 28 complaints 2021 12 complaints 2022 6 complaints 2023 6 complaints 2024 11 complaints 2025 9 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, 2023 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2021 Porsche Macan

Is the 2021 Porsche Macan reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2021 Porsche Macan has 1 recall campaign and 12 owner complaints. This model year shows relatively low recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data.
How many recalls does the 2021 Porsche Macan have?
The 2021 Porsche Macan has 1 NHTSA recall. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Porsche Macan?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2021 Porsche Macan are: Air Bags, Service Brakes, Power Train, Unknown Or Other. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2021 Porsche Macan safe to buy?
The 2021 Porsche Macan has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 1 recallis 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, 2023. 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.