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2021 Porsche MacanProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 12 owner complaints about the 2021 Porsche Macan, most often about the service brakes. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 21V-224 the manufacturer reports only 100% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 30, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2021 Porsche Macan has problems
12 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
4Service brakes4 crash/fire/injury
3Power train2 crash/fire/injury
2Air bags
2Structure1 crash/fire/injury
1Electrical system
1Steering1 crash/fire/injury
1Engine
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 4 | 4 |
| Power train | 3 | 2 |
| Air bags | 2 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 1 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2021 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
2021 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
In owners' words
What Macan owners report
Recent service brakes complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
I was driving at a low speed, less than 30 mph, and was approaching a curve in the road. I attempted to slow down by pressing the brake pedal, but the vehicle did not decelerate. Instead, it seemed to accelerate. I panicked and repeatedly pressed the brake pedal several more times, but the vehicle…
On November 12, 2025 the transmission, power train, and/or other components on my Porsche Macan S failed. My Macan was parked (gear selector in "Park") on a level surface, the ignition turned off and the key removed from the ignition when it was tapped from behind by another vehicle that was…
I wrote earlier today but now I found out the Porsche Cayenne and Porsche 911 all have safety feature lacking in the new macan - if u try to reverse with the engine off a message will come on that says to turn on the engine and engage the gear. The macan can reverse with no engine on and then you…
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