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Porsche MacanModel year report

2016 Porsche Macan Problems

Complaints
24filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
48,600miles, 6 complaints with mileage
Recalls
1campaigns on record
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2016 Porsche Macan (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 24 consumer complaints for the 2016 Porsche Macan. The part named most often is air bags, with 10 complaints (42% of the total), followed by engine (4) and steering (3). 6 of the complaints include a mileage, and 67% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 48,600 miles. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 570 technical service bulletins for this model year. Air bags complaints overlap with 3 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Engine complaints overlap with 68 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.

Also reported: Seats (1), Body and structure (1), Suspension (1).

Example complaints

Air bags: “A safety recall NHTSA id 21v-131 was issued for our vehicle in october 2021 involving airbag sensors for the front passenger. Several attempts to have the dealer address this recall have been unsuccessful as they do not have the parts to remedy the issue. The last communication with the dealership indicates Porsche has put a hold on the remedy. We are obviously concerned about the safety of those riding in the front passenger seat.”

NHTSA complaint #11447024, filed 2022-01

Engine: “The emergency indicator came on while I was operating my car. It says the car is too hot. Pull over to cool down' while driving in a highway. No prior indication before this warning. White smoke was coming out of the hood when I pulled over off the highway. Then, indicator says 'low coolant. Fill coolant.'”

NHTSA complaint #11315474, filed 2020-03, 60,459 miles

Steering: “My 2016 Porsche Macan Turbo steering column failed w/o warning at 7 years & 39,000 miles. November 2022. Porsche Dealer told me car is not safe to drive with steering column able to move up & down. So, I had to pay to have it towed to the dealer. PCNA denied Goodwill coverage of this manufacturing defect! The Service Manager offered to cover 50% & I accepted this offer. So, I had to pay out of pocket $1,643.50. It is not normal for steering columns to fail. The Porsche shop foreman said he has never seen this. Steering columns should last the life of the car.”

NHTSA complaint #11497891, filed 2022-12

Brakes: “Brake line has ruptured and complete failure of brakes. This is due to faulty rubber securing grommet that has become detached from the brake line, allowing the line to rub against the strut tower. Your driver front brake line has ruptured, and your passenger brake line is wearing thin and likely to follow suit and rupture soon.”

NHTSA complaint #11495307, filed 2022-11

Mileage when problems were reported

67% of the 6 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 45,500 and 60,459 miles.

0%0–100%10–2567%25–5017%50–7517%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (6 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 48,600 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: falling. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

201820205202120222023202420255
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.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2016 Porsche Macan → · 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. 570 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 570 bulletins →

Other model years of the Porsche Macan

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20259—3—21—Too new
202410—3—21—Too new
2023670,0000—21—Too new
20226—0—19—Not enough data
202112—1—20—Not enough data
20202718,0002—2153 · TypicalStable
2019212,6901—21—Stable
20183527,0005—2247 · TypicalRising
20176314,5006—2288 · MoreStable
20162448,6001———Falling
20152859,0002——0 · FewerRising

All Porsche Macan model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2016 Porsche Macan have?

NHTSA recorded 24 consumer complaints for the 2016 Porsche Macan as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2016 Porsche Macan is reported most often?

Air bags is named most often, in 10 complaints (42% of the total), followed by engine with 4.

Has the 2016 Porsche Macan been recalled?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 2016 Porsche Macan reported?

Among the 6 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 48,600 miles and the middle half falls between 45,500 and 60,459 miles; 67% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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.