2021 Porsche MACAN
Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report
Quick Summary
The 2021 Porsche MACAN has 14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.7x the segment average of 21. The most common issue is brakes problems (21% of all complaints), specifically: my daughter accidentally tried to reverse in auxiliary mode- she had the radio on and did not realize the engine was not on the car went into reverse and she had no brakes or steering to stop the car mercedes - bmw- range roger - tesla - we have checked these cars and it isn’t possible to do this s. There is 1 recall issued for this model year. ⚠️ 1 fire report filed.
14
Total Complaints
1
Recalls Issued
—/5
Safety Stars
0.7x
vs Segment Avg
Known Problems(top 5 of 7)
BRAKES
3 complaints- • My daughter accidentally tried to reverse in auxiliary mode- she had the radio on and did not realize the engine was not on The car went into reverse and she had no brakes or steering to stop the car Mercedes - BMW- Range Roger - Tesla - we have checked these cars and it isn’t possible to do this s
- • I wrote earlier today but now I found out the Porsche Cayenne and Porsche 911 all have safety feature lacking in the new macan - if u try to reverse with the engine off a message will come on that says to turn on the engine and engage the gear. The macan can reverse with no engine on and then you h
- • On November 12, 2025 the transmission, power train, and/or other components on my Porsche Macan S failed. My Macan was parked (gear selector in "Park") on a level surface, the ignition turned off and the key removed from the ignition when it was tapped from behind by another vehicle that was exitin
“My daughter accidentally tried to reverse in auxiliary mode- she had the radio on and did not realize the engine was not on The car went into reverse and she had no brakes or steering to stop the car Mercedes - BMW- Range Roger - Tesla - we have checked these cars and it isn’t possible to do this s”
— NHTSA complaint filing
Recalls (1)
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.
Fix: 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.
Fuel Cost Calculator for 2021 Porsche MACAN
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5-Year Gas Price History
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Estimated Insurance Cost for 2021 Porsche MACAN
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Coverage assumed: 100/300/100 liability + comprehensive/collision, $500 deductibles. Data sources: NAIC 2024 + HLDI loss studies.
Maintenance & Warranty
Porsche New-Vehicle Warranty Coverage
These are the terms for a new Porsche. If you're buying a used 2021 MACAN, remaining coverage is usually pro-rated from the vehicle's original in-service date. Not all coverage transfers between owners — check with a Porsche dealer for VIN-specific remaining warranty.
Estimated Repair Costs
Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.
🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist
Based on 14 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:
- ☐BRAKES: My daughter accidentally tried to reverse in auxiliary mode- she had the radio on and did not realize the engine was not on The car went into reverse and she had no brakes or steering to stop the car Mercedes - BMW- Range Roger - Tesla - we have checked these cars and it isn’t possible to do this s
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐TRANSMISSION: My daughter accidentally tried to reverse in auxiliary mode- she had the radio on and did not realize the engine was not on The car went into reverse and she had no brakes or steering to stop the car Mercedes - BMW- Range Roger - Tesla - we have checked these cars and it isn’t possible to do this s
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐OTHER: When I first purchased my car, it reversed while the car was on auto hold while I was on a steep hill with a stoplight. There was no way to stop the car as the break didn’t work somehow it worked when I slammed the gas. The dealership said it was a software issue so they updated it. A few months lat
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐BODY/STRUCTURE: My car got stuck and then it caught fire and now is fully demolished
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐RECALLS: Verify all 1 recall have been completed — free at any Porsche dealer
- ☐General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)
Porsche MACAN — Year Comparison
How does 2021 compare to other years? Fewer complaints = more reliable.
NHTSA Safety Rating
No NHTSA safety rating available
At a Glance
- Complaints
- 14
- Recalls
- 1
- Fire reports
- 1
- Crash reports
- 7
- Injury reports
- 0
- Segment avg
- 21
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