2016 Porsche Macan: common problems and reliability
One of the worst Macan years.
One of the Porsche Macan years to avoid. All Macan years
84 owner complaints, most about air bags. 6 recalls.
Should I buy a 2016 Macan?The 2016 Porsche Macan has 84 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 6 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are air bags and engine.
Safety record for the 2016 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2016 Porsche Macan vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Macan years only. How we score it
Is 2016 a good year for the Macan?
Across the 10 Macan model years we track, complaint volume runs from 5 (2022) to 260 (2017). With 84 complaints, the 2016 Macan sits above the model's median of 28.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2016 Macan
fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Campaign 20V077000Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Macan vehicles. The fuel pump service cover may contact the flow nozzle on the filter flange of the fuel pump, potentially causing cracks and a fuel leak.
air bags:sensor:occupant classification:front passenger
Campaign 21V131000Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Macan, Macan Turbo Kits, Macan GTS, 2015-2018 Macan S, and Macan Turbo vehicles. The front passenger seat occupancy sensor mat may degrade and fail to detect a passenger in the front seat.
air bags:sensor:occupant classification
Campaign 17V133000Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Macan S and Macan Turbo and 2017 Macan GTS vehicles. The passenger occupant detection sensor mat may fail in the front passenger seat, deactivating the front passenger air bag. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Campaign 17V289000Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Macan S and Macan Turbo vehicles, and 2017 Macan, Macan Turbo with the Performance Package, and Macan GTS vehicles. The fuel pump flange on the affected vehicles may crack, allowing fuel to leak.
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fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Campaign 15V717000Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Macan S vehicles manufactured March 27, 2014, to October 27, 2015, and 2015-2016 Macan Turbo vehicles manufactured March 5, 2014, to October 27, 2015. The affected vehicles have a low pressure fuel line in the engine compartment that may leak.
seat belts:rear/other:anchorage
Campaign 23V443000Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2016-2020 Macan S, 2017-2020 Macan, 2017 Panamera Turbo, 2018 and 2020 Macan Turbo and Panamera 4, 2018 Macan Sport Edition, Panamera 4 E-Hybrid, and 2019 Panamera 4 Sport Turismo vehicles. The screw that attaches the lower seat belt anchor to the seat frame on the outboard rear seats may not have been tightened properly.
What owners say across generations
Mixed sentiment with a clear generational divide.
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