repaired · 2025 Q2
Rear/other: anchorage
Risk. An improperly tightened seat belt anchor can detach during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
2018 Porsche MacanProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 36 owner complaints about the 2018 Porsche Macan, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 5 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 October 30, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2018 Porsche Macan has problems
36 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
10Air bags
7Fuel/propulsion system1 crash/fire/injury
6Steering
5Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
3Fuel system, gasoline
3Seat belts
2Exterior lighting
2Service brakes
1Power train
77 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 10 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 7 | 1 |
| Steering | 6 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 5 | 1 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 3 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 3 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 2 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
| 7 other systems | 7 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
2018 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 · 2019 Q4
Electrical system
Risk. Failure of the control unit may increase 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
2018 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
2018 Porsche Macan safety ratings
2018 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 2018 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.
Air bag light turns to "off" despite passenger sitting in seat. Took car to dealer (Bill Pearce Motors) who "verified customers concern" and "found fault present for passenger seat mat resistance to high" with a recommendation to replace "seat mat and module." This is at our expense (quote of…
The airbag light came on in the vehicle. We took it into the dealership, they said we need a passenger airbag sensor mat and seat cushion for the passenger seat airbag system. This item was recalled in 2018 Porche Macon NHTSA Campain ID 21V131000/Recall AMA2. Porche said since our VIN was not…
The passenger airbag light always indicates that no one is sitting in the passenger seat even when it is occupied. This is apparently the same issue other 2018 Porsche Macan's have had but for some reason my car is not included. This is the same as the AMA2 airbag/SRS Fault - DTC B102204. recall.
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