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 MacanProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 63 owner complaints about the 2017 Porsche Macan, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 6 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 September 15, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2017 Porsche Macan has problems
63 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
21Air bags1 crash/fire/injury
10Service brakes3 crash/fire/injury
8Engine
7Fuel/propulsion system1 crash/fire/injury
6Steering
4Exterior lighting
3Visibility/wiper
3Electrical system
3Power train
106 other systems3 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 21 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 10 | 3 |
| Engine | 8 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 7 | 1 |
| Steering | 6 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 4 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 3 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 3 | 1 |
| Power train | 3 | 0 |
| 6 other systems | 10 | 3 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
6 recalls
2017 Porsche Macan 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 · 2022 Q1
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2020 Q2
Equipment
Risk. If the ski bag detaches during a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
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repaired · 2018 Q4
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2018 Q1
Suspension: front
Risk. Vehicle oversteer may lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
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 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 median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2017 Porsche Macan safety ratings
2017 Porsche Macan 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, and the recalls they led to.
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureOpen
In owners' words
What Macan owners report
Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
I was sold a vehicle with the incorrect front brakes, an open recall on airbag and bad transfer case all looked at and confirmed by a dealer.
On [XXX] at around 6pm the AIRBAG light displayed in instrument cluster and remained steady after vehicle was placed in motion. I called my nearest service dealer at Porsche Carlsbad and they ran a vehicle diagnosis using their scanning tool. The finding was that the Front Passenger Seat Occupancy…
Not in a crash, but the leather on the dashboard is peeling off and airbags may not deploy properly because of it. I think this is a safety concern if not addressed early. Leather on dashboard is peeling off due to poor manufacturing.
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