2017 Porsche Macan Reliability
The 2017 Porsche Macan has 71 owner complaints and 7 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about air bags and service brakes. Compared with nearby Macan model years (2015–2019), it rates as a year to avoid: its complaint rate runs well above the Macan's typical year, while the 2019 has a cleaner record.
By CarWhere Research · Updated 2026-11-04 · Source: NHTSA
71
NHTSA owner complaints
7
Recall campaigns
3
Complaints citing a crash
1
Complaints citing a fire
2017 Porsche Macan complaints by component
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2017 model year, filed between 2017 and 2026. A complaint can name more than one component.
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 26 | 37% |
| Service brakes | 11 | 15% |
| Engine | 9 | 13% |
| Fuel / propulsion system | 7 | 10% |
| Steering | 7 | 10% |
| Exterior lighting | 4 | 6% |
| Electrical system | 3 | 4% |
| Powertrain / transmission | 3 | 4% |
2017 Porsche Macan recalls
7 recall campaigns on NHTSA record for the 2017 model year, by the date NHTSA received the manufacturer's report. Recall repairs are free at a dealer.
| NHTSA campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16V680000 | Sep 20, 2016 | Suspension — front | Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain model year 2017 Macan, Macan S, Macan GTS, and Macan Turbo vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the anti-rollbar connecting links may move out of position allowing the vehicle to oversteer in… |
| 17V133000 | Mar 2, 2017 | Air bags — sensor / occupant classification | Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Macan S and Macan Turbo and 2017 Macan GTS vehicles. The passenger occupant detection sensor mat may fail in the front passenger seat, deactivating the front passenger air bag. As such,… |
| 17V289000 | May 3, 2017 | Fuel system — delivery / fuel pump | Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Macan S and Macan Turbo vehicles, and 2017 Macan, Macan Turbo with the Performance Package, and Macan GTS vehicles. The fuel pump flange on the affected vehicles may crack, allowing… |
| 18V844000 | Nov 28, 2018 | Equipment | Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2017 Porsche Cayenne Turbo S, Cayenne Turbo, Cayenne Plug-in Hybrid, Cayenne GTS, Cayenne Plug-in Hybrid Platinum Edition, Macan Turbo and Macan GTS vehicles, 2017-2018 Cayenne S, Macan, Cayenne… |
| 20V077000 | Feb 12, 2020 | Fuel system — delivery / fuel pump | Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Macan vehicles. The fuel pump service cover may contact the flow nozzle on the filter flange of the fuel pump, potentially causing cracks and a fuel leak. |
| 21V131000 | Mar 3, 2021 | Air bags — sensor / occupant classification / front passenger | Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Macan, Macan Turbo Kits, Macan GTS, 2015-2018 Macan S, and Macan Turbo vehicles. The front passenger seat occupancy sensor mat may degrade and fail to detect a passenger in the front… |
| 23V443000 | Jun 26, 2023 | Seat belts — rear/other / anchorage | Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2016-2020 Macan S, 2017-2020 Macan, 2017 Panamera Turbo, 2018 and 2020 Macan Turbo and Panamera 4, 2018 Macan Sport Edition, Panamera 4 E-Hybrid, and 2019 Panamera 4 Sport Turismo vehicles. The… |
How the 2017 compares with nearby Macan years
Verdicts compare these Macan model years with each other.
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Most-reported area | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 37 | 7 | Air bags | Caution |
| 2016 | 31 | 6 | Air bags | Solid |
| 2017 (this page) | 71 | 7 | Air bags | Avoid |
| 2018 | 37 | 6 | Air bags | Caution |
| 2019 | 21 | 1 | Exterior lighting | Solid |
Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA and are not adjusted for how many of each year were sold, so they compare years of the same model rather than different models.
What to check on a used 2017 Porsche Macan
- Air bags: make sure the air bag warning light goes out after start-up and that any air bag recall was completed on this VIN.
- Brakes: check pedal feel, pulling and grinding, and look at rotor and pad wear; ask when the brake fluid was last changed.
- Engine: cold-start it yourself, listen for ticking or knocking, check for oil leaks and oil consumption, and ask for oil-change records.
- Fuel system: smell for fuel around the car, watch for hesitation or stalling, and check for a lit check-engine light.
- Recalls: confirm each of the 7 campaigns above was completed on this VIN; open recalls are repaired free at a dealer.
- History: run the VIN for salvage, theft and odometer records, and have an independent mechanic inspect the car before you pay.
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2017 Porsche Macan reliability FAQ
Is the 2017 Porsche Macan reliable?
The 2017 Porsche Macan has 71 owner complaints and 7 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about air bags and service brakes. Compared with nearby Macan model years (2015–2019), it rates as a year to avoid: its complaint rate runs well above the Macan's typical year, while the 2019 has a cleaner record.
What are the most common 2017 Porsche Macan problems?
The most-reported problem areas in NHTSA owner complaints for the 2017 Porsche Macan are air bags (26), service brakes (11), engine (9), fuel / propulsion system (7). One complaint can name more than one component.
Does the 2017 Porsche Macan have recalls?
NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for the 2017 Porsche Macan, including 16V680000 (suspension — front) and 17V133000 (air bags — sensor / occupant classification). Recall repairs are free at a dealer, and whether one was done is tracked by VIN.
How does the 2017 Porsche Macan compare with the 2016 and 2018 models?
By NHTSA records, the 2016 has 31 complaints and 6 recalls (solid); the 2018 has 37 complaints and 6 recalls (caution). The 2017 has 71 complaints and 7 recalls.
How do I check a specific used 2017 Porsche Macan?
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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation owner complaints (all body-style listings for the 2017 Macan, de-duplicated by complaint number) and NHTSA recall campaigns, retrieved 2026-11-04.