2021 Porsche Macan Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 8%of 12 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the engine of the 2021 Porsche Macan, 8% of the 12 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.
“Vehicle developed a check engine light and camshaft sensor fault at approximately 48,000 miles. Engine began making abnormal ticking noise and later entered reduced power/limp mode condition. Vehicle was initially evaluated by an authorized Porsche dealership, where damage to the camshaft trigger/tone wheel and internal mechanical concerns within the valvetrain were identified through diagnostic evaluation and bore scope inspection. Supporting documentation from the authorized Porsche dealership, including bore scope video and diagnostic findings, has been retained. …”
NHTSA complaint #11737280, filed 2026-05Related service bulletins
- 11037825Sep 22, 2026Manufacturer's Certificate for Overview of Approved Porsche C40 Engine Oils
- 11037822Sep 22, 2026Manufacturer's Certificate for Overview of Approved Porsche C20 Engine Oils
- 11037818Sep 22, 2026Manufacturer's Certificate for Overview of Approved Porsche C30 Engine Oils
- 11037801Sep 8, 2026Manufacturer's Certificate for Overview of Approved Porsche C40 Engine Oils
- 11037068Aug 28, 2026Parts Withdrawal - Control Valve
- 11035916Jul 22, 2026Allocation of Approved Engine Oils MY 2027 (13/26)
- 11034777Jun 25, 2026Overview of Approved Porsche C20 Engine Oils (20/26)
- 11034776Jun 25, 2026Overview of Approved Porsche C30 Engine Oils (19/26)
- 11034775Jun 25, 2026Overview of Approved Porsche C40 Engine Oils (21/26)
- 11034774Jun 25, 2026Overview of Approved Porsche A40 Engine Oils (15/26)
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 11% |
| 2024 | 2 | 20% |
| 2023 | 1 | 17% |
| 2022 | 1 | 17% |
| 2021 | 1 | 8% |
| 2020 | 1 | 4% |
| 2019 | 1 | 5% |
| 2018 | 1 | 3% |
| 2017 | 8 | 13% |
| 2016 | 4 | 17% |
| 2015 | 5 | 18% |
Other parts of the 2021 Porsche Macan
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2021 Porsche Macan
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.
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