repaired · 2025 Q2
Rear/other: anchorage
Risk. An improperly tightened seat belt anchor can detach during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
2019 Porsche MacanProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 21 owner complaints about the 2019 Porsche Macan, most often about the exterior lighting. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 23V-443 the manufacturer reports only 86% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 21, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2019 Porsche Macan has problems
21 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
10Exterior lighting
4Electrical system
2Service brakes1 crash/fire/injury
2Structure
2Wheels1 crash/fire/injury
1Power train
1Engine
1Forward collision avoidance
1Air bags
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior lighting | 10 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 4 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 1 |
| Structure | 2 | 0 |
| Wheels | 2 | 1 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 1 | 1 |
| Air bags | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2019 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.
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
2019 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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- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2019 Porsche Macan safety ratings
2019 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
In owners' words
What Macan owners report
Recent exterior lighting complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Right headlight assembly (low beam) stops working properly. Running light and high beam works fine but not the low beam. Installed a replacement bought on ebay which worked for a few months but the same issue eventually reappeared.
My 2019 Porsche Macan S driver side low beam lamp failed. As this vehicle is so advanced, it is failing to report headlamp failures. It is safety concern because during the nights it can create blind spots and opposite traffic failed to recognize it is 4 wheeler vehicle.
Passenger low beam led stopped functioning at 39k, with no warning light of it ceasing to function. Safety of passengers and driver were at risk. Went through diagnostics at dealership, diagnosed to need a complete headlight assembly replacement. Was told by Porsche dealership as well as…
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