Porsche Macan years to avoid
The Porsche Macan years to avoid are 2017, 2018, 2016, 2015 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2023 is the cleanest year on record.
305
Total complaints
10
Recall campaigns
2015–2025
Years covered
4
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Macan years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | High complaints + open investigation | 74 | |
| 2018 | High complaints + open investigation | 47 | |
| 2016 | Open safety investigation | 31 | |
| 2015 | Open safety investigation | 31 |
Every Macan year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 17 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 16 | 0 | |
| 2023 | 9 | 0 | |
| 2022 | 9 | 0 | |
| 2021 | 16 | 1 | |
| 2020 | 31 | 2 | |
| 2019 | 24 | 1 | |
| 2018avoid | 47 | 5 | |
| 2017avoid | 74 | 6 | |
| 2016avoid | 31 | 1 | |
| 2015avoid | 31 | 2 |
Common questions
What are the worst Porsche Macan years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Macan years to avoid are 2017, 2018, 2016, 2015. The cleanest year on record is 2023.
What is the best year for the Porsche Macan?
By complaint volume, 2023 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Macan years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Porsche Macan have?
Across all model years, the Macan has 10 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 305 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through August 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated August 28, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.