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2021 Porsche Macan Recalls, Complaints & Specs

1 safety recall lists the 2021 Porsche Macan, and owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA. At least one recall carries a do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. Check your own VIN below.

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safety recall
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owner complaints to NHTSA
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complaints citing a crash / fire
19–21
MPG combined (EPA)

1 safety recall for the 2021 Porsche Macan

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Shock absorber (suspension) Do not drive

    NHTSA 21V224000 Reported 10 vehicles potentially affected Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

    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.

    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…

12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2021 Porsche Macan have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA; 4 describe a crash and 1 describe a fire. Complaints peaked in 2026 with 6 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“The seat occupancy sensor fails and deactivates passenger air bag. A previous recall exists for 2015-2018 but the issue continues to occur in 2021 Macan models: [XXX] Requesting the recall include mod”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 30, 2026 · Air bags

“I was driving at a low speed, less than 30 mph, and was approaching a curve in the road. I attempted to slow down by pressing the brake pedal, but the vehicle did not decelerate. Instead, it seemed to”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 23, 2026 · Service brakes

Fuel economy and specs

EPA ratings for the 2021 Porsche Macan (Macan GTS, Macan S, Macan Turbo). Ranges cover every tested configuration.

Combined19–21 mpg
City / Highway17–19 / 21–24
FuelPremium
EPA classSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Engine4/6 cyl, 2/2.9/3 L
TransmissionAutomatic (AM-S7)

Compare Porsche Macan model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Porsche Macan model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
2015 Porsche Macan227
2016 Porsche Macan124
2017 Porsche Macan663
2018 Porsche Macan535
2019 Porsche Macan121
2020 Porsche Macan227
2021 Porsche Macan112
2022 Porsche Macan05
2023 Porsche Macan06
2024 Porsche Macan010
2025 Porsche Macan09

Checking a specific 2021 Porsche Macan

How do I know if my 2021 Porsche Macan has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2021 Porsche Macan; your car may already have been repaired under it.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Porsche dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 21V224000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other Porsche models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.