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2021 Porsche Macan Research

Free safety data straight from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Recalls, consumer complaints, and crash test ratings — everything you need before you buy.

1 Recalls
11 Complaints
N/A Safety Rating
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🛡️ NCAP Crash Test Safety Ratings

Year Overall Front Crash Side Crash Rollover
2021 Not Rated Not Rated Not Rated Not Rated

⚠️ NHTSA Recalls (1)

The following safety recalls have been issued by NHTSA for the Porsche Macan. If you own this vehicle, check your VIN at our VIN lookup tool or NHTSA.gov to see if your vehicle is affected.

2021 Model Year (1 recall)

Campaign #21V224000 31/03/2021
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2021 Porsche Macan, Macan S, Macan GTS, and Macan Turbo vehicles. The screw connection on the shock absorbers of the front and rear axle might not be tightened properly.

Risk: 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.

Fix: 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. Owners may contact Porsche's customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AMA8.

💬 Consumer Complaints (11)

Real complaints filed with NHTSA by Porsche Macan owners. These reports help identify common issues and potential safety concerns.

Most Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
UNKNOWN OR OTHER 2
STRUCTURE 2
SERVICE BRAKES 1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 1
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE 1
POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES 1
AIR BAGS 1
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES 1
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 1
2021 model • SERVICE BRAKES • 07/14/2026

I was driving at a low speed, less than 30 mph, and was approaching a curve in the road. I attempted to slow down by pressing the brake pedal, but the vehicle did not decelerate. Instead, it seemed to accelerate. I panicked and repeatedly pressed the brake pedal several more times, but the vehicle remained out of control. The vehicle…

2021 model • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM • 05/28/2026

Water intrusion into the rear of the vehicle flooded due to a manufacturers defect. this area houses the battery and other electrical wiring. The water created a potential electrocution and short of much of the wiring, but the rust contaminated the air quality in the vehicle. Evidence of this corrosion shows persistence for more than a couple of years and…

2021 model • POWER TRAIN,ENGINE • 12/01/2025

Vehicle developed a check engine light and camshaft sensor fault at approximately 48,000 miles. Engine began making abnormal ticking noise and later entered reduced power/limp mode condition. Vehicle was initially evaluated by an authorized Porsche dealership, where damage to the camshaft trigger/tone wheel and internal mechanical concerns within the valvetrain were identified through diagnostic evaluation and bore scope inspection. Supporting…

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