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All cars · Porsche Macan · 2021

2021 Porsche Macan. Advanced data.

The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.

Lemon Index21100 = average car
Complaints5NHTSA, first 3 years
Sold24,716U.S. model year
Per 100K sold20complaints
Year rank#3 of 6#1 = fewest complaints

Engines and drivetrains 3

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
2.0L 4-cyl turboAuto (AM-S7)AWD19 / 23 / 21Premium$3,700
2.9L 6-cyl turboAuto (AM-S7)AWD17 / 22 / 19Premium$4,050
3.0L 6-cyl turboAuto (AM-S7)AWD18 / 24 / 20Premium$3,850

EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.

Complaints by system

SystemShare of complaints
Brakes40%
Body structure40%
Steering20%
Transmission & drivetrain20%

One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
1241003

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Recall campaigns 1

  • 21V224000 Mar 2021 Suspension / Front / Shock Absorber

    Defect. 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.

    Remedy. 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.

Manufacturer communications 528

Porsche filed 528 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

  • Understanding and addressing brake squeal complaints
  • Advanced technical information for a brake squeal
  • Technical information on a complaint - brake noise

Crash ratings by version

VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
Porsche Macan SUV AWDnot ratednot ratednot ratednot rated
Porsche Macan GTS SUV AWDnot ratednot ratednot ratednot rated

Safety equipment

Electronic stabilityForward collision warningLane departure warning
StandardNoNo

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
201834823,504Steering
201926622,667Wheels
202121524,716Brakes
202210323,688Electrical
2023–626,947Automatic emergency braking

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.

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