Porsche Macan S years to avoid
The Porsche Macan S years to avoid are 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2019 is the cleanest year on record.
26
Total complaints
8
Recall campaigns
2015–2020
Years covered
4
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Macan S years to avoid
Every Macan S year
Common questions
What are the worst Porsche Macan S years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Macan S years to avoid are 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018. The cleanest year on record is 2019.
What is the best year for the Porsche Macan S?
By complaint volume, 2019 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Macan S years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Porsche Macan S have?
Across all model years, the Macan S has 8 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 26 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.