2018 Porsche Macan problems and complaints
Owners have filed 34 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Porsche Macan. The most-reported areas: Air Bags (10), Steering (6), Fuel/Propulsion System (5).
Key takeaways
- 34 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 | 29% |
| Steering | 6 | 18% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 5 | 15% |
| Electrical System | 5 | 15% |
| Fuel System | 3 | 9% |
| Gasoline | 3 | 9% |
| Unknown Or Other | 3 | 9% |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 9% |
| 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%.
| 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 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...
Fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-08-18
The vehicle is leaking fuel from the top of the tank, filling the cabin with fuel odor. I contacted the dealership due to the recall for the 2018 Macans with this exact issue and my vehicle matches ever symptom of the recall yet they are stating my vehicle is not included and I must pay out of pocket for towing, diagno...
Fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-08-15
A strong gasoline odor developed around my 2018 Porsche Macan while parked in a closed garage. Over several days, the odor became noticeable inside the passenger compartment and was strongest near the rear passenger seat. No check-engine light or other warning appeared. Because of the potential fire hazard, the vehicl...
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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.