2019 PORSCHE MACAN — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
12
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
61
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2019 PORSCHE MACAN
The 2019 PORSCHE MACAN has received a total of 12 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:ANCHORAGE. 61 technical service bulletins have been issued by Porsche Cars North America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Exterior Lighting (2 complaints), Service Brakes (2 complaints), and Unknown Or Other (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 2019 PORSCHE MACAN
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2019 PORSCHE MACAN, potentially affecting up to 37 vehicles.
Recall 23V443000 — SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:ANCHORAGE
| 37 vehicles affected
Defect: 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 screw that attaches the lower seat belt anchor to the seat frame on the outboard rear seats may not have...
Consequence: An improperly tightened seat belt anchor can detach during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace and tighten the lower rear outboard seat belt anchor screws, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 24, 2023. Owners may contact Porsche's customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2019 PORSCHE MACAN
12 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2019 PORSCHE MACAN. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance Automatic Emergency Braking | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
Passenger side headlight failed and malfunctioned partially, DLR works properly but low beam light failed without notice. there is no warning lamp or message displayed to warn driver the headlight is failed
Failure of the front passenger side seat sensor failed causing the passenger seat belt to not be activated. Seems exactly like the 2015to 2018 recall.
I was going under 30 mph on a regular road. Avoiding a collision, one of the front wheels locked causing the vehicle to flip.
I was going under 30 mph on a regular road. Avoiding a collision, one of the front wheels locked causing the vehicle to flip.
I was going under 30 mph on a regular road. Avoiding a collision, one of the front wheels locked causing the vehicle to flip.
Safety Rating for the 2019 PORSCHE MACAN
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2019 PORSCHE MACAN in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2019 PORSCHE MACAN
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. has issued 61 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2019 PORSCHE MACAN. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
No. 55-24-1 — VISIBILITY/WIPER
Technical information for the front window pane reversed. troubleshooting - closes and/or opens incorrectly.
PIWIS2402f — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Information on PIWIS tester update 43.000.016. PIWIS tester updates applies to all Porsche models with an OBD2 port.
No. 120-19-1 — EQUIPMENT
Symptom based workshop manual for a noise symptom - rattling noises from engine compartment. Checking balance shaft bracing wheel and replacing if necessary - 95B
No. 36-17 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Symptom-based workshop manual for the interior of the vehicle - auxiliary heater does not function. Retrofitting heat protection mat.
No. 1-21 — LANE DEPARTURE: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Installation and conversion instructions for the front camera on the Macan.
No. 175-20 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Technical information for WLL0 - re-programming the DME control unit
WLL0 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Porsche intranet posting with information for workshop campaign WLL0 - reprogramming DME control unit
No. 93-22 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Technical information on the front display and control panel (PCM) replacement required.
No. 93-21 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
Technical information on the PCM - does not work, reset central computer
No. 93-21 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Technical information on the PCM - does not work, reset central computer
Showing 10 of 61 technical service bulletins.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2019 PORSCHE MACAN
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the PORSCHE MACAN
- 2014 PORSCHE MACAN — 0 complaints
- 2015 PORSCHE MACAN — 30 complaints
- 2016 PORSCHE MACAN — 31 complaints
- 2017 PORSCHE MACAN — 71 complaints
- 2018 PORSCHE MACAN — 40 complaints
- 2019 PORSCHE MACAN (current)
- 2020 PORSCHE MACAN — 19 complaints
- 2021 PORSCHE MACAN — 12 complaints
- 2022 PORSCHE MACAN — 6 complaints
- 2023 PORSCHE MACAN — 9 complaints
- 2024 PORSCHE MACAN — 8 complaints
Other PORSCHE Models
- PORSCHE CAYENNE — 629 total complaints
- PORSCHE TAYCAN — 378 total complaints
- PORSCHE BOXSTER — 219 total complaints
- PORSCHE 911 — 173 total complaints
- PORSCHE PANAMERA — 153 total complaints
- PORSCHE CAYENNE S — 135 total complaints
- PORSCHE 911 TURBO — 89 total complaints
- PORSCHE 911 GT3 — 67 total complaints