Complaints by model year
Each bar is one model year. The most recent years are still collecting complaints.
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026
Year by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 Macan S | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 Macan S | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 Macan S | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 Macan S | 0 | 1 |
| 2018 Macan S | 1 | 5 |
| 2017 Macan S | 5 | 4 |
| 2016 Macan S | 5 | 5 |
| 2015 Macan S | 8 | 5 |
A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections
Most common problems
- Air bags8
- Service brakes3
- Electrical system3
- Structure2
- Steering2
- Exterior lighting2
- Engine2
- Service brakes, hydraulic1
NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years
Crash-test ratings by year
NHTSA 5-star results for 11 model-year variants; not yet fully rated. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Year | Variant | Overall | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2024 Porsche Macan S SUV AWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2023 | 2023 Porsche Macan S SUV AWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2022 | 2022 Porsche Macan S SUV AWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2021 | 2021 Porsche Macan S SUV AWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2020 | 2020 Porsche Macan S SUV AWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2019 | 2019 Porsche Macan S SUV AWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2018 | 2018 Porsche Macan S SUV AWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2017 | 2017 Porsche Macan S SUV AWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2016 | 2016 Porsche Macan S SUV AWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2015 | 2015 Porsche Macan S SUV AWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2014 | 2014 Porsche Macan S SUV AWD | — | 0.0 % |
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain
Fuel consumption by year
Official Canadian test results for 12 model years, best variant per year. Combined consumption ranges from 11.5–12.2 L/100 km.
| Year | Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Macan S · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Premium gasoline | 13.8 | 10.1 | 12.2 |
| 2025 | Macan S · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Premium gasoline | 13.8 | 10.1 | 12.2 |
| 2024 | Macan S · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Premium gasoline | 13.8 | 10.1 | 12.2 |
| 2023 | Macan S · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Premium gasoline | 13.8 | 10.1 | 12.2 |
| 2022 | Macan S · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Premium gasoline | 13.8 | 10.1 | 12.2 |
| 2021 | Macan S · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Premium gasoline | 13.1 | 9.6 | 11.5 |
| 2020 | Macan S · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Premium gasoline | 12.9 | 10.2 | 11.7 |
| 2019 | Macan S · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Premium gasoline | 12.9 | 10.2 | 11.7 |
| 2018 | Macan S · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Premium gasoline | 13.7 | 10.3 | 12.2 |
| 2017 | Macan S · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Premium gasoline | 13.7 | 10.3 | 12.2 |
| 2016 | Macan S · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Premium gasoline | 13.7 | 10.3 | 12.2 |
| 2015 | Macan S · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Premium gasoline | 13.7 | 10.3 | 12.2 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
In Finland
138 Macan S cars were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026: 9% petrol, 91% diesel. Mileage is the odometer reading at the last inspection.
| First registered | In use | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 9 | 123,000 km |
| 2017 | 31 | 137,000 km |
| 2016 | 34 | 172,000 km |
| 2015 | 29 | 179,000 km |
| 2014 | 35 | 231,000 km |
Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use, 30 Jun 2026 · CC BY 4.0
New registrations in Europe
87,970 new Porsche Macan S cars registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland between 2014 and 2022, from the European Environment Agency's CO₂ monitoring of every new car. In 2022 the largest markets were Germany (1,996), Italy (475), Spain (147).
| Year | New cars | CO₂ g/km |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 3,324 | 250 (WLTP) |
| 2021 | 2,646 | 248 (WLTP) |
| 2020 | 5,456 | 247 (WLTP) |
| 2019 | 12,052 | 251 (WLTP) |
| 2018 | 6,398 | 242 (WLTP) |
| 2017 | 14,220 | 170 (NEDC) |
| 2016 | 15,225 | — |
| 2015 | 18,124 | — |
| 2014 | 10,525 | — |
Averages are weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value (NEDC until the WLTP switch). European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · re-use permitted with acknowledgement
Real-world fuel consumption
5,281 Porsche Macan S cars registered in Europe between 2021 and 2024 report their fuel use through the on-board meter. Petrol versions average 12.0 l/100 km on the road, against 11.0 l/100 km in the official WLTP test — 10% more.
| Fuel | Cars | On the road | WLTP | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 5,281 | 12.0 | 11.0 | +10% |
Litres per 100 km: total fuel used divided by total distance driven, from the car's own fuel consumption meter (OBFCM), collected in 2024 by the manufacturers, mostly remotely, and by national authorities. WLTP figures are the type-approval CO₂ values converted to litres. Hybrids, including mild hybrids, do not plug in; plug-in hybrid figures include the distance driven on electricity. European Environment Agency, Real-world CO₂ emissions from cars and vans · CC BY 4.0
What it costs in fuel
On real-world figures the Porsche Macan S uses 12.0 litres per 100 km, so 15,000 km a year takes about 1,810 litres: €3,935 at this week's average price in Germany, its largest market in Europe.
| Country | Petrol |
|---|---|
| Germany | €3,935 |
| United Kingdom | £3,153 |
| Italy | €3,640 |
| France | €4,025 |
| Belgium | €3,592 |
| United States | $2,044 |
Fuel for 15,000 km (9,300 miles) a year at real-world consumption. Pump prices with taxes, week of 19 October 2026: European Commission Weekly Oil Bulletin, UK Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, US Energy Information Administration. Non-euro EU prices are in euros as the Bulletin publishes them.
Work it out for your driving
EU safety alerts
Safety Gate, the European Union's rapid alert system, names the Macan S in 2 alerts. European versions can differ from the North American car.
Adverse tolerances combined with external force may cause the lower section of the maintenance bonnet to come into contact with the fuel inlet connector on the fuel delivery unit flange. As a result, damage to the fuel inlet connector may occur and lead to fue…
Certain screw connections in the undercarriage area may be faulty.This could lead to unstable driving conditions, increasing the risk of an accident.
Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC0
Recalls
8 campaigns cover the Macan S.
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.
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2003-2020 Porsche Macan, Cayenne, Panamera, and Cayman S, 2001-2004 Boxster, Boxster S, 2004 Boxster 50 JAHRE SPYDER 550 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of all affected models and model years. The caps that cover the low-beam headlight horizontal adjustment screws are missing, which can allow the headlights to be improperly adjusted. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Macan, Macan Turbo Kits, Macan GTS, 2015-2018 Macan S, and Macan Turbo vehicles. The front passenger seat occupancy sensor mat may degrade and fail to detect a passenger in the front seat.
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2017 Porsche Cayenne Turbo S, Cayenne Turbo, Cayenne Plug-in Hybrid, Cayenne GTS, Cayenne Plug-in Hybrid Platinum Edition, Macan Turbo and Macan GTS vehicles, 2017-2018 Cayenne S, Macan, Cayenne Platinum Edition and Macan S vehicles and 2018 Cayenne vehicles equipped with the optional ski bag. The ski bag fastening strap may have been sewn with incorrect thread, possibly resulting in the strap seams tearing and the ski bag being unsecured in the event of a crash.
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2018 Porsche Macan S and Macan vehicles. These vehicles have a control unit that may fail and prevent safety-related functions such as driver display alerts and possibly impair drivability and post-crash functions.
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Macan S and Macan Turbo vehicles, and 2017 Macan, Macan Turbo with the Performance Package, and Macan GTS vehicles. The fuel pump flange on the affected vehicles may crack, allowing fuel to leak.
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Macan S and Macan Turbo and 2017 Macan GTS vehicles. The passenger occupant detection sensor mat may fail in the front passenger seat, deactivating the front passenger air bag. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Macan S vehicles manufactured March 27, 2014, to October 27, 2015, and 2015-2016 Macan Turbo vehicles manufactured March 5, 2014, to October 27, 2015. The affected vehicles have a low pressure fuel line in the engine compartment that may leak.
NHTSA recalls