Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about this car, most about the body and structure. The 7 checks below target those problems, in the order you would do them at the car.
2021One recall on this model year told owners to stop driving until the repair was done.
Do not buy until you have dealer paperwork or a recall lookup showing it was completed for this VIN.
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0/7 checked
2021 Porsche Macan: inspection sheet
Before you go, or before you touch the car0/4
Engine off, key in hand0/2
At least 20 minutes, with some highway0/1
These checks are specific to this model year. For tires, body panels, fluids, and the other basics every used car needs, use the general inspection guide.
These years share the 2021's design and most of its parts, so their problems are the ones to look for on this car too.
Worth adding to your 2021 checks
Worth adding to your 2021 checks
Worth adding to your 2021 checks
EPA figures for each version of the 2021 Porsche Macan. Use them to confirm you are looking at the version that was advertised, and as a yardstick on the test drive.
| Version | Drive | EPA rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl | AWD | 21 mpg |
| 2.9L 6-cyl | AWD | 19 mpg |
| 3.0L 6-cyl | AWD | 20 mpg |
NHTSA complaints for the 2021 Porsche Macan, grouped by the part owners named. Open a row to read what goes wrong.
Sunroof glass bursts outward while driving, with no warning and a loud bang like a gunshot. The noise can startle a driver into swerving. In that case the dealer blamed a rock strike, and the owner's insurance paid for the repair. A separate report says the car got stuck and then caught fire, destroying it. No cause is given. Only 2 complaints are on file here, and 1 involves fire, so no wider pattern shows yet. Both failures carry real crash or fire risk.
Complaints for this year next to the average for the other model years, area by area.
The 2021 ranks fourth for owner complaints among 8 Macan years, close to the average of the others. Newer years have had less time to collect complaints, so compare like with like.
Redesigns and mid-cycle updates change what can go wrong.
The 2021 is the seventh model year of the Macan's first generation (2015–2026).
It is also the first year of a mid-cycle update.
What changed for 2021
Recall repairs are free at any Porsche dealer, but the seller may never have had them done. Check each campaign number against the VIN.
Porsche 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.
Risk: A failed screw connection may cause damage to the braking system, driving instability, and the potential loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the remedy has been performed. Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will rework and tighten the screw connections, free of charge. Owners may contact Porsche's customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AMA8.
Cars shoppers compare with the Porsche Macan, with their own 2021 checklists.
2021 owner complaints, side by side
