Porsche Macan - Common problems

Last update 16. 02. 2024

Common problems with the Porsche Macan

Some problems will only occur after many years of operation, others are related to technical solutions and forced the manufacturer to issue a recall. In the following overview, you will find the most common problems for the Porsche Macan, for which Porsche has announced a recall through the EU Rapex system. For recalls and faults found in the UK scroll down.

If the problem is corrected in time, it may not affect the overall reliability of your Porsche Macan. However, the fault can often remain unresolved because the previous owner didn´t know about the recall or ignored the manufacturer’s letter.

The good news is that automakers usually provide unlimited time to correct such defects for free. Check to see if all of the potential problems with your Porsche Macan have been resolved in the past. How to do it, we give advice on a special page.

Tip: Check the vehicle’s history by a VIN

Latest Macan’s Issues in the EU

All Macan’s EU Recalls

If you wish to know more about eventual problems of a specific car (e.g. real mileage, potential traffic accidents damages, odometer rollback, repairs, etc.), then we suggest going to HPI-Check.

Check the vehicle’s history

Latest Macan’s Issues in the UK

PORSCHE MACAN (2014 – 2018) – SOFTWARE UPDATE
on 26/10/2022
PORSCHE MACAN (01/01/2014 – 31/12/2018) RECALL: Problem description: On affected vehicles certain software parameters used in Type Approval were not used in […]
PORSCHE MACAN (2013 – 2018) – CONNECTION PIPE OF THE FUEL PUMP
on 05/03/2020
PORSCHE MACAN (07/11/2013 – 27/03/2018) RECALL: Problem description: The fuel pump connection pipe may come into contact with the fuel pump service cover and […]
PORSCHE MACAN – DRIVER MAY NEED TO SUPPLY MORE PEDAL FORCE THAN EXPECTED TO STOP THE VEHICLE
on 03/08/2018
PORSCHE MACAN ( 27/01/2014 – 10/04/2014) DEFECT: The brake servo may have been damaged during installation which would result in reduced pedal assistance […]