- Safety
- —
- not rated
- Recalls
- 5
- on record
- MPG
- 22
- combined
Open recalls on record
5 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer — check the VIN before you buy.
Vehicle Summary
2018 Porsche Macan
Before You Buy
Safety record at a glance
- Recall campaigns
- 5
- Owner complaints
- 31
- Complaints citing a crash
- 0
These are raw counts from NHTSA records. They are not normalized by how many of these vehicles are on the road, so a model that sold in large numbers will tend to show more of everything. We do not publish a composite safety or reliability score.
5 Recalls on Record
These recalls have been issued by the manufacturer. Contact any authorized dealer to verify they have been completed — repairs are free.
Safety recalls
5 NHTSA campaigns affecting this model year.
- 18V318000high
Electrical issue
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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.
Consequence
Failure of the control unit may increase the risk of a crash.
Full campaign recordRemedy
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 number for this recall is AJ05.
- 21V131000high
Airbag system issue
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER
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.
Consequence
The air bag will not deploy during a crash if a front passenger is undetected, increasing the risk of injury.
Full campaign recordRemedy
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 service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AMA2.
- 18V844000high
Equipment issue
EQUIPMENT
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.
Consequence
If the ski bag detaches during a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
Full campaign recordRemedy
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 for this recall is AJ12.
- 20V077000high
Fuel pump may fail
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Macan vehicles. The fuel pump service cover may contact the flow nozzle on the filter flange of the fuel pump, potentially causing cracks and a fuel leak.
Consequence
Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of a fire.
Full campaign recordRemedy
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. The recall began April 10, 2020. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ALA2.
- 23V443000high
Safety restraint issue
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:ANCHORAGE
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.
Consequence
An improperly tightened seat belt anchor can detach during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Full campaign recordRemedy
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.
NHTSA crash-test ratings
NHTSA holds no crash-test rating for this model year.
Not every model year is tested. A missing rating is not a poor rating.
Fuel economy & emissions
EPA figures for the 2018 Porsche Macan, with tailpipe CO₂ and class context.
20
City
25
Hwy
22
Comb
- Annual fuel cost
- $3,450
- Tailpipe CO₂
- 399 g/mi
How this compares
At 22 MPG combined, the 2018 Porsche Macan ranks 4th of 6 small SUVs (4WD) EPA rated for 2018 — 1.5 MPG short of the 23.5 MPG median for that group.
That places it in the lower third of its class. If annual mileage is high, the running-cost gap against a class-average rival compounds quickly.
EPA puts annual fuel spend at about $3,450, $200 more than the $3,250 typical for the class. Over five years at 15,000 miles a year that is roughly $17,250, a $1,000 difference against a class-median vehicle.
Tailpipe CO₂ is 399 grams per mile — about 6 metric tons over 15,000 miles of driving.
Consumer complaints
31 owner reports filed with NHTSA.
- 31
- Total
- 0
- Crashes
- 1
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
Most reported components
- AIR BAGS10
- FUEL SYSTEM5
- STEERING4
- ELECTRICAL2
- ENGINE2
Normal Range
31 consumer complaints filed with NHTSA.
Most reported problems
Safety timeline
Every dated recall and NHTSA investigation for the 2018 Porsche Macan, newest first.
- Recall
An improperly tightened seat belt anchor can detach during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Investigation opened
NHTSA opened investigation EA21002
Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
- Recall
The air bag will not deploy during a crash if a front passenger is undetected, increasing the risk of injury.
- Recall
Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of a fire.
- Recall
If the ski bag detaches during a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
- Recall
Failure of the control unit may increase the risk of a crash.
Dates are the NHTSA report-received date for recalls and the ODI open/close date for investigations. Crash-test ratings are not shown here because the source does not provide a reliable publication date for them.
Specifications & ratings
Specifications
- Body class
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
- Drive type
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 2L 4-cyl
- Fuel type
- Unknown
- Transmission
- Automatic (AM-S7)
- Seats
- 0
Fuel economy
20
City
25
Hwy
22
Comb
- Annual cost
- $3,450
- Fuel
- Premium Gasoline
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Safety timeline
Full timeline- Recall
An improperly tightened seat belt anchor can detach during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Investigation opened
NHTSA opened investigation EA21002
Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
- Recall
The air bag will not deploy during a crash if a front passenger is undetected, increasing the risk of injury.
- Recall
Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of a fire.
- Recall
If the ski bag detaches during a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.