2018 Porsche Macan Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 6%of 35 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 4,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the brakes of the 2018 Porsche Macan, 6% of the 35 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 4,000 miles.
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.
“I purchased this Porsche Macan basic model from a Porsche dealership in destin in oct 2018 with 4,000 miles, certified pre owned. The brake pedal has too much pedal travel. I have to push the brake pedal down to far before I feel the brakes engage. I don't feel safe driving this car. It has become a safety issue. On mar 29, 2019 I'm going to take it into the dealership for the 3rd time for the same problem. I've went online and did a google search for this problem and there's several forums with this same base model Macan with the same pedal travel issue. …”
NHTSA complaint #11189825, filed 2019-03, 4,000 miles“I purchased this vehicle from The Collection Dealer Coral Gables, Florida. I brought the car in to have them check the brake pedal travel. It seems to me that the brake pedal response to applying the brakes is spongy or too much travel. It feels like the lines have air in them. The Service advisor says it is normal for this Macan S to feel that way. I still don't think is right. …”
NHTSA complaint #11444460, filed 2021-12Related 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 2018 Porsche Macan
10 complaintsFuel system
9 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsForward collision avoidance
1 complaintsLane departure
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2018 Porsche Macan
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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