2017 Porsche Macan Problems and Recalls (60 Complaints)

The most-reported problem on the 2017 Porsche Macan is Airbags (28% of 60 owner reports). There are 6 safety recalls. Check the VIN and inspect Airbags — this is the NHTSA file, not a score.

NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation Snapshot 2026-09-07 60 complaints · 6 recalls

What problems show up on the 2017 Porsche Macan?

17 of 60 filings named Airbags (28% of the file). That is what owners wrote, not a shop diagnosis of the vehicle in the driveway.

Second is Engine (8 reports).

There are 6 official safety recalls on this year. They were filed about Suspension, Fuel system, Airbags, and Seat belts. Check the VIN at nhtsa.gov — a campaign on this page can still be open on a specific truck.

The previous year is not published here. Use the year list to jump around.

What to check before you buy a 2017 Porsche Macan

A useful visit to this page takes five minutes. YearTell does not score years and cannot see the vehicle in front of you.

  1. Look up the VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov. This year has 6 campaigns on file below.
  2. Airbags. Confirm the airbag light behaves normally and that open airbag recalls are closed.
  3. Engine. Have a shop check for oil consumption, coolant leaks, rough idle and unusual engine noise.
  4. Brakes. Have a shop check pads, rotors, fluid and whether the pedal feels firm.
  5. Skim a few owner reports below for Airbags. Look for the same symptom repeating.
  6. Take that list to a mechanic. Do not turn the complaint total into a score.

What owners reported

System named most often: Airbags 17 complaints · 28.3% of the file
Crashes, fires, injuries and deaths in those filings:
  • Crashes 3
  • Fires 1
  • Injuries 0
  • Deaths 0
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NHTSA Consumer Complaints Snapshot 2026-09-07 Open source record Read our complete data methodology →

Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.

Which systems owners named

Share of owner complaints filed against each vehicle system. These shares are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold.

Which systems owners named Airbags (AIR BAGS) appears in 17 of 60 owner complaints (28.3%) in this vehicle snapshot. Airbags (AIR BAGS): 17 complaints, 28.3% of reports Airbags (AIR BAGS) 17 · 28.3% Engine (ENGINE): 8 complaints, 13.3% of reports Engine (ENGINE) 8 · 13.3% Brakes (SERVICE BRAKES): 7 complaints, 11.7% of reports Brakes (SERVICE BRAKES) 1 crash reports 7 · 11.7% Fuel system (FUEL SYSTEM): 6 complaints, 10.0% of reports Fuel system (FUEL SYSTEM) 1 fire reports 6 · 10.0% Steering (STEERING): 6 complaints, 10.0% of reports Steering (STEERING) 6 · 10.0% Cruise / speed control (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL): 3 complaints, 5.0% of reports Cruise / speed control (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL) 2 crash reports 3 · 5.0% Glass / wipers / cameras (VISIBILITY): 3 complaints, 5.0% of reports Glass / wipers / cameras (VISIBILITY) 3 · 5.0% Lights (EXTERIOR LIGHTING): 2 complaints, 3.3% of reports Lights (EXTERIOR LIGHTING) 2 · 3.3% Transmission / driveline (POWER TRAIN): 2 complaints, 3.3% of reports Transmission / driveline (POWER TRAIN) 2 · 3.3% Unclassified NHTSA leftover: 7 complaints, 11.7% of reports Unclassified NHTSA leftover 7 · 11.7% 0% 25% 50% 75% 100%

“Unclassified NHTSA leftover” is not a car part. It is a filing bucket and always sits last.

View component data as a table
System / Component Complaints Share of Reports Safety Reports (Crashes / Fires)
Airbags (AIR BAGS) 17 28.3% 0 crashes · 0 fires
Engine (ENGINE) 8 13.3% 0 crashes · 0 fires
Brakes (SERVICE BRAKES) 7 11.7% 1 crashes · 0 fires
Fuel system (FUEL SYSTEM) 6 10.0% 0 crashes · 1 fires
Steering (STEERING) 6 10.0% 0 crashes · 0 fires
Cruise / speed control (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL) 3 5.0% 2 crashes · 0 fires
Glass / wipers / cameras (VISIBILITY) 3 5.0% 0 crashes · 0 fires
Lights (EXTERIOR LIGHTING) 2 3.3% 0 crashes · 0 fires
Transmission / driveline (POWER TRAIN) 2 3.3% 0 crashes · 0 fires
Unclassified NHTSA leftover 7 11.7% 0 crashes · 0 fires
NHTSA Consumer Complaints, NHTSA Safety Recalls, and NHTSA Defect Investigations Snapshot 2026-09-07 Open source record

Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.

When reports and recalls showed up

When owners filed reports, and when recall campaigns showed up.

When reports and recalls showed up Owner reports in this snapshot begin in Apr 2017; the first recall shown was reported in Sep 2016. 2017-Q2: 2 owner reports 2 2017-Q4: 3 owner reports 3 2018-Q2: 1 owner reports 1 2018-Q3: 2 owner reports 2 2019-Q1: 1 owner reports 1 2019-Q3: 1 owner reports 1 2019-Q4: 2 owner reports 2 2020-Q4: 1 owner reports 1 2021-Q2: 3 owner reports 3 2021-Q3: 4 owner reports 4 2021-Q4: 4 owner reports 4 2022-Q1: 5 owner reports 5 2022-Q2: 3 owner reports 3 2022-Q3: 1 owner reports 1 2023-Q1: 2 owner reports 2 2023-Q2: 5 owner reports 5 2023-Q3: 2 owner reports 2 2023-Q4: 3 owner reports 3 2024-Q1: 1 owner reports 1 2024-Q2: 3 owner reports 3 2024-Q3: 2 owner reports 2 2024-Q4: 2 owner reports 2 2025-Q2: 1 owner reports 1 2025-Q3: 1 owner reports 1 2025-Q4: 2 owner reports 2 2026-Q2: 1 owner reports 1 2026-Q3: 2 owner reports 2 Owner reports Sep 2016 Jul 2026 Recall campaign 16V680000 ◆ Recall campaign 16V680000 Recall campaign 17V289000 ◆ Recall campaign 17V289000 Recall campaign 18V844000 ◆ Recall campaign 18V844000 Recall campaign 20V077000 ◆ Recall campaign 20V077000 Recall campaign 21V131000 ◆ Recall campaign 21V131000 Recall campaign 23V443000 ◆ Recall campaign 23V443000 Investigation EA21002 ● Investigation EA21002
  • Campaign 21V131000 was reported 492 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
View timeline records as a table
Date Record type Count Record identifier
2017-Q2 Owner reports 2
2017-Q4 Owner reports 3
2018-Q2 Owner reports 1
2018-Q3 Owner reports 2
2019-Q1 Owner reports 1
2019-Q3 Owner reports 1
2019-Q4 Owner reports 2
2020-Q4 Owner reports 1
2021-Q2 Owner reports 3
2021-Q3 Owner reports 4
2021-Q4 Owner reports 4
2022-Q1 Owner reports 5
2022-Q2 Owner reports 3
2022-Q3 Owner reports 1
2023-Q1 Owner reports 2
2023-Q2 Owner reports 5
2023-Q3 Owner reports 2
2023-Q4 Owner reports 3
2024-Q1 Owner reports 1
2024-Q2 Owner reports 3
2024-Q3 Owner reports 2
2024-Q4 Owner reports 2
2025-Q2 Owner reports 1
2025-Q3 Owner reports 1
2025-Q4 Owner reports 2
2026-Q2 Owner reports 1
2026-Q3 Owner reports 2
Recall campaign 1 16V680000
Recall campaign 1 17V289000
Recall campaign 1 18V844000
Recall campaign 1 20V077000
Recall campaign 1 21V131000
Recall campaign 1 23V443000
Defect investigation 1 EA21002
NHTSA Safety Recalls Snapshot 2026-09-06 Open source record

Safety Recalls (6)

Official campaigns. Each one says what could go wrong and what the dealer was told to fix.

In short, these campaigns were filed about Suspension, Fuel system, Airbags, and Seat belts.

  1. Recall campaign 16V680000

    Suspension

    Report date
    Component:
    Suspension (SUSPENSION)
    Consequence:
    Vehicle oversteer may lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and as necessary, replace the front anti-rollbar links, free of charge. The recall began January 2017. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AG06.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  2. Recall campaign 17V289000

    Fuel system

    Report date
    Component:
    Fuel system (FUEL SYSTEM)
    Consequence:
    A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
    Remedy:
    Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the flanges, replacing any that are cracked. Flanges that aren't cracked will have a protective film applied. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on July 19, 2017. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AH06.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  3. Recall campaign 18V844000

    Safety recall 18V844000

    Report date
    Component:
    Not available in the source record
    Consequence:
    If the ski bag detaches during a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
    Remedy:
    Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ski bags, free of charge. The recall began January 10, 2019. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AJ12.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  4. Recall campaign 20V077000

    Fuel system

    Report date
    Component:
    Fuel system (FUEL SYSTEM)
    Consequence:
    Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of a fire.
    Remedy:
    Porsche will rework or replace and apply a protective film to the fuel pump flange. in addition, the fuel pump flange will be inspected and replaced if cracks are present. The recall began April 10, 2020. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ALA2.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  5. Recall campaign 21V131000

    Airbags

    Report date
    Component:
    Airbags (AIR BAGS)
    Consequence:
    The air bag will not deploy during a crash if a front passenger is undetected, increasing the risk of injury.
    Remedy:
    Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the sensor mat and seat cushion, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 25, 2021. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AMA2.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  6. Recall campaign 23V443000

    Seat belts

    Report date
    Component:
    Seat belts (SEAT BELTS)
    Consequence:
    An improperly tightened seat belt anchor can detach during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace and tighten the lower rear outboard seat belt anchor screws, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 24, 2023. Owners may contact Porsche's customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is APA9.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →
NHTSA Consumer Complaints Snapshot 2026-09-07 Open source record

Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.

What owners actually wrote

Short excerpts from the public NHTSA file. Look for the same symptom repeating.

Data: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation · snapshot 2026-09-07
Safety incident filters
Showing 8 of 60 complaints · page 1 of 3
2026-09-01Fuel system (FUEL SYSTEM)
NHTSA ODI 11761351
CrashFireInjuryDeath
Fuel smell filling the cabin due to cracked fuel pump. Likely associated with fuel pump cover recall notice (recall code AH06) Dealerships refused coverage.
2026-07-22Engine (ENGINE)
NHTSA ODI 11752140
CrashFireInjuryDeath
My 2017 Porsche Macan has a Timing Chain Cover Bolt Failure which has caused leaking oil and may lead to total loss of oil and engine failure. This is a known documented design and manufacturing defect affecting the 3.0L and 3.6L engines. The manufacturers original aluminum bolts for the cover suffer from premature failure leading them to break. Porsche has recognized this widespread defect and problem by issuing a technical service bulletin for this issue. Porsche has not issued a recall to fix this problem. I have contacted a Porsche dealer to address this problem but they refused to make the repair without my paying the cost to repair their defect.
2026-06-22BACK OVER PREVENTIONUnclassified NHTSA leftover
NHTSA ODI 11745742
CrashFireInjuryDeath
this is in regards to NHTSA TSB #ATI-1907. i had this issue repaired by porsche san antonio for over 1k. the problem came back and porsche is trying to charge me again saying there is a design flaw they are aware of but cannot perform work under warranty. This is very unfair and makes me think that everytime it rains i cant drive my car because ill have to spend another 1k for a rear camera and parking sensor fail. I hope i can get any kind of help or visibility on this problem. It is not only unsafe, but porsche as a brand has such bad customer service and no one wants to help
2025-11-06Fuel system (FUEL SYSTEM)
NHTSA ODI 11698028
CrashFireInjuryDeath
I am submitting this complaint regarding a known safety issue affecting my vehicle. I own a 2017 Porsche [2017 Macan GTS ], and I recently discovered that the fuel pump flange on my car has developed cracks, causing a noticeable fuel odor and potential fuel leakage. This component matches the description of the part listed under NHTSA Recall No. 17V-289 (Porsche Campaign AH06), which addresses the same defect. However, when I contacted Porsche and checked my VIN, I was informed that my vehicle is not included in the recall, despite exhibiting the exact failure described in the recall documentation. This situation raises serious safety concerns, as fuel leaks pose a significant fire hazard. I respectfully request that NHTSA investigate why vehicles experiencing the same defect are being excluded from the recall and ensure Porsche extends coverage to all affected vehicles. I am happy to provide photos, repair invoices, and inspection reports upon request. Thank you for your attention to this important safety matter. Recall Overview The recall campaign is identified as NHTSA Campaign No. 17V-289 (also known internally by Porsche as AH06). NHTSA +2 RepairPal.com +2 Affected vehicles: 2015-2017 Macan S and Macan Turbo, and 2017 Macan, Macan Turbo (with Performance Package), and Macan GTS. Asbury Auto +2 NHTSA +2 Issue: The fuel-pump filter-flange may develop fine hairline cracks due to aging/oxidation and internal pressure, which can allow fuel seepage. Fuel leakage in presence of an ignition source increases fire risk. NHTSA +1 Remedy: Dealers will inspect the flange. If cracked, it will be replaced. If not cracked, a protective film will be applied to the flange to prevent external damage. This work is free of charge. RepairPal.com +1 Date of notice: June 13, 2017 for this recall
2025-10-27Lights (EXTERIOR LIGHTING)
NHTSA ODI 11695816
CrashFireInjuryDeath
Headlight severe crazing/crackle and DLR module failure. Both Porsche NA and extended warranty fail to cover or take responsibility for this poorly mfr’d part that is dangerous as it limits visibility as well as others seeing you. I want Porsche NA to own up to this hazardous parts failure.
2025-07-15Airbags (AIR BAGS)
NHTSA ODI 11673593
CrashFireInjuryDeath
I was sold a vehicle with the incorrect front brakes, an open recall on airbag and bad transfer case all looked at and confirmed by a dealer .
2025-04-14Engine (ENGINE)
NHTSA ODI 11654627
CrashFireInjuryDeath
Porsche is making use of aluminum fasteners for important engine components. These fasteners are substandard for the service. At 100,000 miles, two of the bolts for the timing chain cover simply broke in half during normal service, resulting in a substantial oil leak and an expensive repair (about $3000). At 120,000 miles, one of the bolts for the valve cover also simply broke in half, resulting in another oil leak and a repair bill of about $1000.
2024-12-04Airbags (AIR BAGS)
NHTSA ODI 11628935
CrashFireInjuryDeath
On [XXX] at around 6pm the AIRBAG light displayed in instrument cluster and remained steady after vehicle was placed in motion. I called my nearest service dealer at Porsche Carlsbad and they ran a vehicle diagnosis using their scanning tool. The finding was that the Front Passenger Seat Occupancy Sensor / Module was defective and needs replacement. The dealer also said that a recall had been issued (for which my vehicle's VIN was not listed). I called Porsche Company North America and they said my VIN was not part of that campaign to fix this issue, but I feel that this recall related to vehicle safety should have included my vehicle since it was within the make/model/year and trim of those included in the recall. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems on the 2017 Porsche Macan?

Owners named Airbags most often — 17 of 60 reports (28%). That is the NHTSA file, not a diagnosis of every vehicle.

Are there recalls for the 2017 Porsche Macan?

NHTSA lists 6 safety recall campaigns. They were filed about Suspension, Fuel system, Airbags, and Seat belts. Check the VIN at nhtsa.gov; a campaign on this page can still be open on a specific vehicle.

What should I inspect before buying a 2017 Porsche Macan?

Look up the VIN for open recalls. Confirm the airbag light behaves normally and that open airbag recalls are closed. Then skim owner filings for the same symptom and take that list to a mechanic.

Does a high complaint count mean I should skip this year?

No. Counts are reports people chose to file and they are not adjusted for sales volume. YearTell does not publish scores or a list of years to skip. Inspect the vehicle.

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NHTSA Consumer Complaints Snapshot 2026-09-07 Open source record

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