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2017 Porsche Macan

Verified July 23, 2026Sources: NHTSA · EPA · vPIC

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Safety
—
not rated
Recalls
6
on record
MPG
22
combined

Open recalls on record

6 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer — check the VIN before you buy.

Recalls6
Complaints59
Safety
Fuel1 Open Investigation

Vehicle Summary

2017 Porsche Macan

6 recalls
59 complaints
22 MPG combined

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Safety record at a glance

Recall campaigns
6
Owner complaints
59
Complaints citing a crash
3

These are raw counts from NHTSA records. They are not normalised 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 We do not publish a composite safety or reliability score.

6 Recalls on Record

These recalls have been issued by the manufacturer. Contact any authorized dealer to verify they have been completed — repairs are free.

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Safety recalls

6 NHTSA campaigns affecting this model year.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 16V680000high

    Suspension issue

    SUSPENSION:FRONT

    Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain model year 2017 Macan, Macan S, Macan GTS, and Macan Turbo vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the anti-rollbar connecting links may move out of position allowing the vehicle to oversteer in certain driving conditions.

  • 17V289000high

    Fuel pump may fail

    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

    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.

  • 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.

Consumer complaints

59 owner reports filed with NHTSA.

59
Total
3
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries

Most reported components

  • AIR BAGS21
  • ENGINE8
  • BRAKES8
  • STEERING6
  • FUEL SYSTEM5

Normal Range

59 consumer complaints filed with NHTSA. 3 reports involve a crash.

Most reported problems

airbag concerns (warning light, deployment issues)21
engine problems (stalling, power loss, warning lights)8
brake problems (soft pedal, noise, failure)8

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
$3,400
Fuel
Premium Gasoline

Data sources

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Adjacent model years

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Common problems

Porsche Macan problems

184 owner complaints analysed

Systems recalled

Safety timeline

Full timeline
  1. Recall

    Recall 23V443000

    An improperly tightened seat belt anchor can detach during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

  2. Investigation opened

    NHTSA opened investigation EA21002

    Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

  3. Recall

    Recall 21V131000

    The air bag will not deploy during a crash if a front passenger is undetected, increasing the risk of injury.

  4. Recall

    Recall 20V077000

    Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of a fire.

  5. Recall

    Recall 18V844000

    If the ski bag detaches during a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.