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2018 Porsche Macan Problems

Compared with other Porsche Macan years

Typical for this model

47/100 0.9× a typical year · 50 = typical

Nearby years with fewer complaints than typical and no open NHTSA investigation: 2015

Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated

Complaints
35filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
27,000miles, 6 complaints with mileage
Recalls
5campaigns on record
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—no overall rating published
EPA fuel economy
22 mpgcombined, 2.0L 4-cyl AWD · 20 city / 25 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2018 Porsche Macan (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 35 consumer complaints for the 2018 Porsche Macan. The part named most often is air bags, with 10 complaints (29% of the total), followed by fuel system (9) and steering (6). 6 of the complaints include a mileage, and 83% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 27,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns and 570 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. Fuel system complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the fuel pump and 11 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Compared with the other 3 Porsche Macan model years that have at least 25 complaints and are old enough to compare, this one scores 47 out of 100, where 50 is a typical year for the model (typical for this model). The comparison allows for the era and for how long each year has had to collect complaints, but not for how many vehicles were sold.

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: Forward collision avoidance (1), Lane departure (1), Seats (1), Body and structure (1), Tires (1), Transmission and drivetrain (1).

Example complaints

Air bags: “I cannot use my car for fearing of legal actions if I put anybody onto the front passenger seat. This recall has been on since April this year— that’s almost 5 months. I’ve contacted the Porshe dealership so many times and they still haven’t received the parts from the manufacturer.”

NHTSA complaint #11434375, filed 2021-09

Fuel system: “The vehicle is leaking fuel from the top of the tank, filling the cabin with fuel odor. I contacted the dealership due to the recall for the 2018 Macans with this exact issue and my vehicle matches ever symptom of the recall yet they are stating my vehicle is not included and I must pay out of pocket for towing, diagnostics and repairs.”

NHTSA complaint #11757599, filed 2026-08

Steering: “When turning at slow speeds rubbing rubber sound occurs. Dealer was finally going to pull the steering wheel. I traded it and I'm sure they never found or fixed the problem.”

NHTSA complaint #11219890, filed 2019-06, 15,000 miles

Electrical system: “My fiancé was driving the car normally on the elevated interstate at about 130 in the morning central time on Monday, April 20 when the suddenly burst into flames! The entire vehicle is destroyed bumper-to-bumper the fuel pump on these models are apparently reason for recalls because of this exact reason.my fiancé's life was endangered because of this fire.thank Goodness there was no collision.police inspected and towed the vehicle”

NHTSA complaint #11732582, filed 2026-04

Mileage when problems were reported

83% of the 6 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 15,000 and 44,920 miles.

17%0–1017%10–2550%25–500%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: 27,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

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

2019202020212022202320249202520269
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 2018 Porsche Macan 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 AWD2.0L 4-cyl7-speed automatic202522$3,750

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 2018 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 2018 Porsche Macan have?

NHTSA recorded 35 consumer complaints for the 2018 Porsche Macan as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2018 Porsche Macan is reported most often?

Air bags is named most often, in 10 complaints (29% of the total), followed by fuel system with 9.

Has the 2018 Porsche Macan been recalled?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2018 Porsche Macan get?

The EPA rates the 2018 Porsche Macan (Macan, 2.0L 4-cyl) at 22 mpg combined, 20 city and 25 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,750 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2018 Porsche Macan reported?

Among the 6 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 27,000 miles and the middle half falls between 15,000 and 44,920 miles; 83% 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. 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.