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Porsche Macan SModel year report

2017 Porsche Macan S Problems

Complaints
5filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
57,000miles, 3 complaints with mileage
Recalls
4campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
—no overall rating published
EPA fuel economy
19 mpgcombined, 3.0L 6-cyl AWD · 17 city / 23 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2017 Porsche Macan S (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2017 Porsche Macan S. The part named most often is air bags, with 3 complaints (60% of the total), followed by brakes (1) and engine (1). 3 of the complaints include a mileage, and 33% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 57,000 miles. NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns and 436 technical service bulletins for this model year. Air bags complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the front passenger and 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part. Brakes complaints overlap with 9 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Air bags: “The contact owns a 2017 Porsche Macan S. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V131000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.”

NHTSA complaint #11448013, filed 2022-01

Engine: “The contact owns a 2017 Porsche Macan S. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle went into LIMP Mode and then lost motive power, with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11658397, filed 2025-05, 130,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

33% of the 3 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 400 and 130,000 miles.

33%0–100%10–250%25–5033%50–750%75–10033%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (3 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 57,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

20182021202222025
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2017 Porsche Macan S version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Macan S AWD3.0L 6-cyl7-speed automatic172319$4,350

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2017 Porsche Macan S → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 436 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 436 bulletins →

Other model years of the Porsche Macan S

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2017557,0004—19—Not enough data
2016590,0005—19—Not enough data
2015866,8005—19—Not enough data

All Porsche Macan S model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2017 Porsche Macan S have?

NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2017 Porsche Macan S as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2017 Porsche Macan S is reported most often?

Air bags is named most often, in 3 complaints (60% of the total), followed by brakes with 1.

Has the 2017 Porsche Macan S been recalled?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2017 Porsche Macan S get?

The EPA rates the 2017 Porsche Macan S (Macan S, 3.0L 6-cyl) at 19 mpg combined, 17 city and 23 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,350 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2017 Porsche Macan S reported?

Among the 3 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 57,000 miles and the middle half falls between 400 and 130,000 miles; 33% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.