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2018 Porsche Macan SProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2018 Porsche Macan S, most often about the engine. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 22V-656 the manufacturer reports only 30% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls5Lowest repair rate 30%Owner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage23kEngine, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 26, 2023. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2018 Porsche Macan S has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Engine10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

5 recalls

2018 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.

86%repaired · 2025 Q2

Rear/other: anchorage

Recall 23V-443 · Jun 26, 2023 · 37 vehicles · 32 repaired

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

30%repaired · 2024 Q3

Exterior lighting: headlights

Recall 22V-656 · Aug 30, 2022 · 222,858 vehicles · 67,551 repaired

Risk. Improperly adjusted headlights may not illuminate the road properly, or cause a glare to oncoming drivers, which can increase the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

74%repaired · 2023 Q3

Occupant classification: front passenger

Recall 21V-131 · Mar 3, 2021 · 39,547 vehicles · 29,266 repaired

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Show 1 more recall

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

2018 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

2018 Porsche Macan S safety ratings

2018 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 2018 Porsche Macan S, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureEA21002 · still open
    Open
In owners' words

What Macan S owners report

Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

The contact owns a 2018 Porsche Macan S. The contact stated that upon taking the vehicle to an independent mechanic for an oil change, he was informed that the oil had leaked and splashed over the engine compartment. There was also oil on the oil pan underneath the engine. The independent mechanic…
Complaint 11494450 · Nov 21, 2022 · 23,000 miles

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