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2021 Porsche Macan Problems

Complaints
12filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
—no mileage reported
Recalls
11 do-not-drive
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
—no overall rating published
EPA fuel economy
20 mpgcombined, 3.0L 6-cyl AWD · 18 city / 24 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2021 Porsche Macan (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 12 consumer complaints for the 2021 Porsche Macan. The part named most often is brakes, with 4 complaints (33% of the total), followed by other or unknown (3) and transmission and drivetrain (3). Of all complaints, 4 involved a crash, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign (1 marked do-not-drive) and 528 technical service bulletins for this model year. Brakes complaints overlap with 14 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Other or unknown complaints overlap with 98 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

Brakes: “On November 12, 2025 the transmission, power train, and/or other components on my Porsche Macan S failed. My Macan was parked (gear selector in Park ) on a level surface, the ignition turned off and the key removed from the ignition when it was tapped from behind by another vehicle that was exiting a residential garage. The Macan proceeded to roll over two hundred feet from the impact, jumped two curbs, crossed a street with active traffic, and finally stopped when it hit a tree. …”

NHTSA complaint #11711211, filed 2026-01

Other or unknown: “When I first purchased my car, it reversed while the car was on auto hold while I was on a steep hill with a stoplight. There was no way to stop the car as the break didn’t work somehow it worked when I slammed the gas. The dealership said it was a software issue so they updated it. A few months later it was worse. I tried to put the car in park and slam the brakes but it didn’t work. I don’t remember how I got it to move because there was a car behind me and I was panicking. Both times my 5 years old was in the back seat. …”

NHTSA complaint #11489500, filed 2022-10

Transmission and drivetrain: “My daughter accidentally tried to reverse in auxiliary mode- she had the radio on and did not realize the engine was not on The car went into reverse and she had no brakes or steering to stop the car Mercedes - BMW- Range Roger - Tesla - we have checked these cars and it isn’t possible to do this scenario in those cars Porsche said the car is fine and if she was 6’3” and weighed 250 it would be difficult but possible to apply enough pressure to the brakes - she weighs 100 pounds so it wasn’t physically possible My husband has a Five year old convertible Mercedes - he tried to recreate this…”

NHTSA complaint #11436581, filed 2021-10

Air bags: “There was a recall on the passenger sideair bag sensor for previous years but the issue is still occurring in my 2021 Porsche macan turbo. The error code reports a faulty air bag sensor. The recall should be extended to later year models. Thank you”

NHTSA complaint #11691471, filed 2025-10

Complaints by year filed

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

202120222024202520266
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 2021 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 automatic192321$3,900
Macan GTS AWD2.9L 6-cyl7-speed automatic172219$4,350
Macan S AWD3.0L 6-cyl7-speed automatic182420$4,100
Macan Turbo AWD2.9L 6-cyl7-speed automatic172119$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 2021 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. 528 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 528 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 2021 Porsche Macan have?

NHTSA recorded 12 consumer complaints for the 2021 Porsche Macan as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2021 Porsche Macan is reported most often?

Brakes is named most often, in 4 complaints (33% of the total), followed by other or unknown with 3.

Has the 2021 Porsche Macan been recalled?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year, 1 of them with a do-not-drive advisory. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2021 Porsche Macan get?

The EPA rates the 2021 Porsche Macan (Macan S, 3.0L 6-cyl) at 20 mpg combined, 18 city and 24 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,100 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

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.