2020 PORSCHE MACAN — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
19
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
46
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2020 PORSCHE MACAN
The 2020 PORSCHE MACAN has received a total of 19 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:ANCHORAGE, EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS. 46 technical service bulletins have been issued by Porsche Cars North America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (4 complaints), Exterior Lighting (4 complaints), and Air Bags (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 2020 PORSCHE MACAN
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2020 PORSCHE MACAN, potentially affecting up to 668,611 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 →Recall 22V656000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
| 222,858 vehicles affected
Defect: Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2003-2020 Porsche Macan, Cayenne, Panamera, and Cayman S, 2001-2004 Boxster, Boxster S, 2004 Boxster 50 JAHRE SPYDER 550 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of all affected models and model years. The caps that cover the low-beam headlight horizontal adjustment screws are missing, which can allow the...
Consequence: Improperly adjusted headlights may not illuminate the road properly, or cause a glare to oncoming drivers, which can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the headlights for sealing caps and install missing caps as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 28, 2022. Owners may contact Porsche's customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ANB4.
View full details →Recall 22V656000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
| 222,858 vehicles affected
Defect: Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2003-2020 Porsche Macan, Cayenne, Panamera, and Cayman S, 2001-2004 Boxster, Boxster S, 2004 Boxster 50 JAHRE SPYDER 550 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of all affected models and model years. The caps that cover the low-beam headlight horizontal adjustment screws are missing, which can allow the...
Consequence: Improperly adjusted headlights may not illuminate the road properly, or cause a glare to oncoming drivers, which can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the headlights for sealing caps and install missing caps as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 28, 2022. Owners may contact Porsche's customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ANB4.
View full details →Recall 22V656000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
| 222,858 vehicles affected
Defect: Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2003-2020 Porsche Macan, Cayenne, Panamera, and Cayman S, 2001-2004 Boxster, Boxster S, 2004 Boxster 50 JAHRE SPYDER 550 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of all affected models and model years. The caps that cover the low-beam headlight horizontal adjustment screws are missing, which can allow the...
Consequence: Improperly adjusted headlights may not illuminate the road properly, or cause a glare to oncoming drivers, which can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the headlights for sealing caps and install missing caps as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 28, 2022. Owners may contact Porsche's customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ANB4.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2020 PORSCHE MACAN
19 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2020 PORSCHE MACAN. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Back Over Prevention Sensing System Camera | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Back Over Prevention Warnings | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
My passenger headlight low beam went out. And it is a widely known problem with the 2020 year.
My passenger headlight low beam went out. And it is a widely known problem with the 2020 year.
Passenger side head light stop working little over when car is out of the factory warranty at approximately 55,000 miles, to fix is very expensive, over $4000.00 because you cannot just change the bulb the entire unit need to be replaced. This seems to be a common problem with this model.
There is a common problem with 2020 Porsche Macans that I believe is a Porsche responsibility to fix. This is being reported by many 2020 Porsche Macan owners. The issue: Right Side Low Beam failure. To fix it, you need to replace the entire headlamp assembly (roughly 5k in US dollars). No warning of it failing by a sensor, etc. I believe this is an electrical issue and not a lamp issue. Others have reported the same. Safety issue: Yes, not having proper lighting is a major safety issue. No warning of it failing. No sensor to tell me of issue. Has it been inspected: Yes, I am having a professional repair it - also consulted and reported it to the nearest porsche dealership. Was told by Porsche dealership that this is a known issue but no recall for it from Porsche. I keep my car highly maintained. Did research online - THIS IS A COMMON ISSUE FOR 2020 PORSCHE MACAN AND SHOULD BE RECALLED.
There is a common problem with 2020 Porsche Macans that I believe is a Porsche responsibility to fix. This is being reported by many 2020 Porsche Macan owners. The issue: Right Side Low Beam failure. To fix it, you need to replace the entire headlamp assembly (roughly 5k in US dollars). No warning of it failing by a sensor, etc. I believe this is an electrical issue and not a lamp issue. Others have reported the same. Safety issue: Yes, not having proper lighting is a major safety issue. No warning of it failing. No sensor to tell me of issue. Has it been inspected: Yes, I am having a professional repair it - also consulted and reported it to the nearest porsche dealership. Was told by Porsche dealership that this is a known issue but no recall for it from Porsche. I keep my car highly maintained. Did research online - THIS IS A COMMON ISSUE FOR 2020 PORSCHE MACAN AND SHOULD BE RECALLED.
Safety Rating for the 2020 PORSCHE MACAN
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2020 PORSCHE MACAN in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2020 PORSCHE MACAN
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. has issued 46 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2020 PORSCHE MACAN. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
No. 2328.1 — VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Instructions on advanced technical information for the Macan and Cayenne - front window motor without function
No. 56-23 — VISIBILITY
Symptom - based workshop manual for the spray pattern of windshield washer system uneven.
No. 201-22 — VISIBILITY
Technical information for WNP7 - cleaning windshield in front camera area and replacing rain sensor
No. 201-22 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Information on cleaning windshield in front camera area and replacing rain sensor - WNP7
No. 201-22 — EQUIPMENT
Information on cleaning windshield in front camera area and replacing rain sensor - WNP7
No. 199-22-4 — VISIBILITY
Technical information for ANB4 - retrofitting locking caps on the front left and right headlights.
No. 60-22 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Technical information: coolant loss in the body front section/engine compartment area.
No. 2214 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Instructions on advanced technical information for the Macan e-box water instrusion - causes electrical errors.
No. 07-22 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Information on the symptom- based workshop manual: rough running engine and engine indicator light has come on. re-programing DME control unit.
No. 1-21 — EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL
Installation and conversion instructions for the front camera on the Macan.
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2020 PORSCHE MACAN
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the PORSCHE MACAN
- 2015 PORSCHE MACAN — 30 complaints
- 2016 PORSCHE MACAN — 31 complaints
- 2017 PORSCHE MACAN — 71 complaints
- 2018 PORSCHE MACAN — 40 complaints
- 2019 PORSCHE MACAN — 12 complaints
- 2020 PORSCHE MACAN (current)
- 2021 PORSCHE MACAN — 12 complaints
- 2022 PORSCHE MACAN — 6 complaints
- 2023 PORSCHE MACAN — 9 complaints
- 2024 PORSCHE MACAN — 8 complaints
- 2025 PORSCHE MACAN — 7 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