repaired · 2025 Q2
Rear/other: anchorage
Risk. An improperly tightened seat belt anchor can detach during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
2017 Porsche Macan SProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 5 owner complaints about the 2017 Porsche Macan S, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 18V-844 the manufacturer reports only 60% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 2, 2025. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2017 Porsche Macan S has problems
5 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
3Air bags
1Engine
1Fuel system, gasoline
1Service brakes
1Steering
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 3 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2017 Porsche Macan S recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2023 Q3
Occupant classification: front passenger
Risk. The air bag will not deploy during a crash if a front passenger is undetected, increasing the risk of injury.
repaired · 2020 Q2
Equipment
Risk. If the ski bag detaches during a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
repaired · 2018 Q4
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Porsche.
Best & worst years
2017 vs. every other Macan S year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Macan S median. How we score
'15'16'17'18'19'20
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2017 Porsche Macan S safety ratings
2017 Porsche Macan S SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2017 Porsche Macan S, and the recalls they led to.
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureOpen
In owners' words
What Macan S owners report
Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2017 Porsche Macan S. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V131000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The…
The contact owns a 2017 Porsche Macan S. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V131000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact called the local dealer where an appointment was scheduled twice however, the contact was then informed…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 PORSCHE MACAN S. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE AT A STANDSTILL, THE AIR BAGS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER - PORSCHE WARRINGTON (1607 EASTON RD, WARRINGTON, PA 18976 [PHONE]) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH NEEDING THE SENSOR MAT…
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