2021 Porsche Macan Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 25%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 3 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2021 Porsche Macan, 25% of the 12 complaints for this model year. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“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“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“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
- 11035909Jul 17, 2026Non-Deletable Fault Memory Entries for Clutch Slip/Speed Adjuster in Transmission Electronics (PDK) Control Unit After Repair (26/26)
- 11035906Jul 17, 2026Warranty Information: Warranty Extension for Transmission Electronics Control Unit (39/26)
- 11032387Apr 17, 2026Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the transmission oil. Part number 00004321012 is affected - the vehicles that use this part number should be included.
- 11032274Apr 8, 2026Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the transmission oil. The vehicles affected are ones that use the part number 00004330563
- 11030909Mar 5, 2026Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the transmission fluid. Part number 00004321048. The cars affected are ones that use the part number listed.
- 11029202Feb 27, 2026Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the (00004321048) Transmission fluid. The vehicles affected are ones that use the part number mentioned.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 2021 Porsche Macan
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEngine
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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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