2018 Porsche Macan problems and complaints
Owners have filed 36 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Porsche Macan. The most-reported areas: Air Bags (10), Fuel/Propulsion System (7), Steering (6).
Key takeaways
- 36 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 0 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 0 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 10 | 28% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 7 | 19% |
| Steering | 6 | 17% |
| Electrical System | 5 | 14% |
| Fuel System | 3 | 8% |
| Gasoline | 3 | 8% |
| Unknown Or Other | 3 | 8% |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 8% |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 6% |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 6% |
| Structure | 1 | 3% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Porsche Macan SUV AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-10-30
I own a 2018 Porsche Macan with approximately 98,000 miles. My vehicle has developed a strong gasoline odor, particularly near the rear fuel-filler area, along with visible liquid leaking underneath the vehicle. There are no warning signs or error codes on the dashboard at all. The car has not been inspected by the mec...
Fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-09-29
Component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Fuel System / Fuel Pump Flange Area. Yes, the vehicle and the affected components are parked, completely out of service, and available for physical inspection upon request. - How was your safety or the safety of others put at ...
Fuel System, Gasoline - filed 2026-08-21
The contact owns a 2018 Porsche Macan. The contact stated that while driving or while the vehicle was parked, there was an abnormally strong fuel odor inside the vehicle, and the odor was coming from underneath the rear passenger’s seat. The contact raised the rear passenger’s seat and became aware that the cover of th...
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More for the 2018 Porsche Macan
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.