2016 Porsche Macan Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 8%of 24 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the brakes of the 2016 Porsche Macan, 8% of the 24 complaints for this model year.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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“Front brake hoses rub between the steering knuckle and the suspension fork resulting in hose rupture and brake failure. Wear on the hose is visible on both sides.”
NHTSA complaint #11532435, filed 2023-07Related service bulletins
- 11028352Jan 5, 2026Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the caliper without brake pads. The part numbers affected are in the attached PDF. The vehicles associated are cars that use the…
- 11026376Nov 18, 2025Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the brake disc 9Y0615301AJ
- 11018757May 5, 2025Parts information for Parts Withdrawal - 1 Set of Brake Pads for Disk Brake. Vehicles included are all cars that use part number 992698451R
- 11015093Jan 7, 2025Technical Information - Improper Handling of the Brake Caliper During Assembly Work on the Front Axle (215/23)
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 11% |
| 2024 | 2 | 20% |
| 2023 | 1 | 17% |
| 2021 | 4 | 33% |
| 2020 | 2 | 7% |
| 2019 | 2 | 10% |
| 2018 | 2 | 6% |
| 2017 | 10 | 16% |
| 2016 | 2 | 8% |
| 2015 | 2 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2016 Porsche Macan
10 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsForward collision avoidance
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 Porsche Macan
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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