2021 Porsche Macan: common problems and reliability
An average Macan year.
12 owner complaints, most about service brakes. 1 recall.
Should I buy a 2021 Macan?The 2021 Porsche Macan has 12 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 1 recall on record. The most-reported areas are service brakes and power train.
Safety record for the 2021 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2021 Porsche Macan vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Macan years only. How we score it
Is 2021 a good year for the Macan?
Across the 10 Macan model years we track, complaint volume runs from 5 (2022) to 260 (2017). With 12 complaints, the 2021 Macan sits below 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 2021 Macan
suspension:front:shock absorber
Campaign 21V224000Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2021 Porsche Macan, Macan S, Macan GTS, and Macan Turbo vehicles. The screw connection on the shock absorbers of the front and rear axle might not be tightened properly.
What owners say across generations
Mixed sentiment with a clear generational divide.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Macan. See the full Macan owner picture and every model year.
Other Macan model years
Compare every Macan year side by side to see how 2021 ranks against the rest.
Compare the Macan against its rivals
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