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20192021Complaints only. Too few sold to score: 18,631 in the U.S. in 2020 (sales source), under the 20,000 a fair per-car score needs. Owners filed 10 complaints in its first 3 years.
10 owner complaints, first 3 years 19–21 mpg combined, EPA
Similar cars, same year
2020 Acura RDX 2872020 BMW X3 772020 Mercedes-Benz GLK/GLC 83
Lemon Index: 100 = the average car, lower is better.
What breaks most on the 2020 Porsche Macan
- Headlights15 complaints
Specific parts named in the 29 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2020 Porsche Macan (all dates). Miles = the odometer owners typed in (middle half); cost = the repair bills owners wrote in those same complaints, in U.S. dollars. Owners' reports, not confirmed defects.
When problems show up
No complaints for this year listed a mileage, so we can't say when problems show up.
Questions to ask the seller
- Were recalls 23V443000 (seat belts) and 22V656000 (lights) done? Ask for the dealer printout, or check the VIN.
- Is the airbag light off, and were any airbag recalls done?
- Do the brakes feel even, with no ABS or brake warning light? When were the pads and brake fluid last done?
- Any oil burning, leaks or check-engine lights? Ask for oil-change records.
From this year's own recalls, top problems, top repair bills and Porsche's repair notes. Recall repairs are free at any dealer.
How serious. Out of all 10 owner complaints filed so far (every year since it was sold, not just the first 3), owners reported:
“Average car” = what the same number of complaints would include at the rate across every model year we track. Owners report these themselves; NHTSA doesn't confirm the cause.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
Transmission problems in every Porsche Macan year →
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Fixes owners look up most.
From 200 YouTube videos · 45.8M views · 2015–2024 Porsche Macan
Prices people quote
- Price when new$57,50019 videos▶ Hear it
Most-watched topics
- Oil changes & service76K views
2016 Porsche Macan S oil service maintenance reset procedure.The Bravo Connection · 76K views
Before you buy, watch
Porsche Macan Ultimate Buyers Guide (2014-2024) | Reliability and common faultsThe Miles Driven · 159K views
Porsche Macan Common Problems 2015-2018 S, GTS, Turbo (95B)HBi Auto - Porsche Specialists · 85K views
Porsche Macan SUV 2021 in-depth review.carwow · 2.4M viewsViews show how many people looked up each fix, not how often it breaks. Videos belong to their creators; we link to them. The 2020 is the same generation.
Costs are the middle (median) of the dollar amounts people say out loud in these videos, so one wild number can't swing it. They aren't verified bills or sales; real prices depend on year, miles, condition and where you live. Tap Hear it to jump to the moment.
Recalls 2
- Seat belts · recall issued 2023
The screw that attaches the lower seat belt anchor to the seat frame on the outboard rear seats may not have been tightened properly.
- Lights · recall issued 2022
Please see the recall report for a complete list of all affected models and model years.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Canada? See recalls at Transport Canada
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Porsche Macan SUV AWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | not rated |
| Porsche Macan GTS SUV AWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | not rated |
Fuel cost and engines
About $3,800–$4,200 (USD) a year in fuel (EPA estimate at U.S. prices, 15,000 miles or 24,000 km a year). Engines: 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.9L 6-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl.
Every Porsche Macan year. 2020 is highlighted. Lower is better.
Newest year first. Red = worse than average, gray = about average, too new (2023+: a partial score, marked “partial”) or too few complaints to score. #1, #2… = that year's YouTube rank among the 6 Porsche Macan years with enough videos (#1 = the year owners and reviewers talk about most positively). It is not a reliability rank.
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Is the 2020 Porsche Macan reliable?
We can't score it: only 18,631 were sold in the U.S. in 2020 (calendar-year sales), under the 20,000 we need for a fair per-car score. Owners filed 10 complaints with NHTSA in its first 3 years.
What are the most common 2020 Porsche Macan problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are airbags (20%), brakes (20%) and engine (10%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2020 Porsche Macan have?
2 safety recalls (latest: seat belts). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2020 Porsche Macan get?
19 to 21 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Does the 2020 Porsche Macan have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues aren't among its top 5 complaint areas.
How much does the 2020 Porsche Macan cost in fuel a year?
About $3,800 to $4,200 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2020 Porsche Macan have?
2.0L 4-cyl, 2.9L 6-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl.
What Porsche Macan year is better than the 2020?
Nearby, the 2022 drew fewer owner complaints per car sold (less than a sixth as many complaints as the average car).
The Lemon Index counts owner complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model years (100 = average, lower is better). It measures complaints, not crash safety. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works