2023 Porsche Macan Problems
- Complaints
- 6filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 70,000miles, 1 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —no overall rating published
- EPA fuel economy
- 21 mpgcombined, 2.0L 4-cyl AWD · 19 city / 25 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2023 Porsche Macan (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2023 Porsche Macan. The part named most often is forward collision avoidance, with 3 complaints (50% of the total), followed by air bags (1) and brakes (1). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 70,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 3 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 391 technical service bulletins for this model year. Forward collision avoidance complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part. Air bags complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin 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
Forward collision avoidance: “Brakes slammed on and hard left turn initiated. Collision warning light flashed. There was nothing in front of me. Action caused an artery to tear in my lung. Hospitalized with life threating injury. Car had recently received 1st year service. Called dealer service manager to report failure, he said the car could not do this. Car has not been inspected at this time. Lawyer advised not to drive car, but also said his team had no equipment to review failure, needed to be taken to dealer who would probably not work with him. …”
NHTSA complaint #11622099, filed 2024-10Air bags: “Car sensor showed collision happening, without any external car onsite on a highway. And after pulling the car onto a safe place on the shoulder, upon hitting park gear the side rail airbags deployed. No accident happened to the car but airbags deployed unprovoked causing neck and face injuries to driver. Diagnostic report showed no damage to externally or undercarriage damage, with airbags deploying 18sec after sensor malfunction”
NHTSA complaint #11567819, filed 2024-01Brakes: “I was pulling into a parking space going 3-5 mph when the car suddenly accelerated, jumped the curb and wouldn't stop. Yes, available for inspection 2. Car wouldn't stop- heading into a storefront with people outside 3. Not yet 4. Yes, dealer and pending with insurance rep 5. None”
NHTSA complaint #11621796, filed 2024-10Engine: “The contact owned a 2023 Porsche Macan. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle experienced a loss of automotive power and hesitated to restart as intended. No warning light was illuminated. In addition, the contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH, there was an abnormal sound coming from under the hood, and the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended while the accelerator pedal was depressed. The contact stated that the failure had progressed over time. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer; however, no failures were identified. …”
NHTSA complaint #11693265, filed 2025-10, 70,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
0% of the 1 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 70,000 and 70,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
This model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 2023 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).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macan AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 7-speed automatic | 19 | 25 | 21 | $3,900 |
| Macan GTS AWD | 2.9L 6-cyl | 7-speed automatic | 17 | 22 | 19 | $4,350 |
| Macan S AWD | 2.9L 6-cyl | 7-speed automatic | 17 | 23 | 19 | $4,350 |
| Macan T AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 7-speed automatic | 19 | 25 | 21 | $3,900 |
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
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2023 Porsche Macan in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by 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. 391 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 11037825Sep 22, 2026Transmission and drivetrain, Engine. Manufacturer's Certificate for Overview of Approved Porsche C40 Engine Oils
- 11037822Sep 22, 2026Engine, Transmission and drivetrain. Manufacturer's Certificate for Overview of Approved Porsche C20 Engine Oils
- 11037818Sep 22, 2026Engine, Transmission and drivetrain. Manufacturer's Certificate for Overview of Approved Porsche C30 Engine Oils
- 11037867Sep 18, 2026Body and structure, Engine. Porsche intranet posting for Campaign WSM5 – Replacing engine data sticker (VECI)
- 11037865Sep 18, 2026Engine, Body and structure. Technical Information for Campaign WSM5 – Replacing engine data sticker (VECI)
- 11037868Sep 14, 2026Steering, Wheels, Suspension. Special Tools and Equipment Information for alignment machines - Q3 2026 Software Spec Update Available
- 11037801Sep 8, 2026Engine, Transmission and drivetrain. Manufacturer's Certificate for Overview of Approved Porsche C40 Engine Oils
- 11037795Sep 1, 2026Electrical system. Technical Information for Damage to Nano Plug Contacts Due to Utilization of Incorrect Measuring Equipment
- 11037085Aug 28, 2026Other or unknown. Special Tools and Equipment Information for Diagnostic Equipment Standards for all USA Porsche Centers
- 11037068Aug 28, 2026Engine. Parts Withdrawal - Control Valve
Other model years of the Porsche Macan
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | — | 3 | — | 21 | — | Too new |
| 2024 | 10 | — | 3 | — | 21 | — | Too new |
| 2023 | 6 | 70,000 | 0 | — | 21 | — | Too new |
| 2022 | 6 | — | 0 | — | 19 | — | Not enough data |
| 2021 | 12 | — | 1 | — | 20 | — | Not enough data |
| 2020 | 27 | 18,000 | 2 | — | 21 | 53 · Typical | Stable |
| 2019 | 21 | 2,690 | 1 | — | 21 | — | Stable |
| 2018 | 35 | 27,000 | 5 | — | 22 | 47 · Typical | Rising |
| 2017 | 63 | 14,500 | 6 | — | 22 | 88 · More | Stable |
| 2016 | 24 | 48,600 | 1 | — | — | — | Falling |
| 2015 | 28 | 59,000 | 2 | — | — | 0 · Fewer | Rising |
All Porsche Macan model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2023 Porsche Macan have?
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2023 Porsche Macan as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2023 Porsche Macan is reported most often?
Forward collision avoidance is named most often, in 3 complaints (50% of the total), followed by air bags with 1.
Has the 2023 Porsche Macan been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2023 Porsche Macan get?
The EPA rates the 2023 Porsche Macan (Macan, 2.0L 4-cyl) at 21 mpg combined, 19 city and 25 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,900 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 2023 Porsche Macan reported?
Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 70,000 miles and the middle half falls between 70,000 and 70,000 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 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.