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The 2021 Porsche Macan is associated with 11 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 1 safety recall campaign in the federal safety database.

The most frequently reported component area is Structure & Body, accounting for 2 reports (18% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 4 certified vehicle configurations spanning 2l 4-cyl, 3l 6-cyl, and 2.9l 6-cyl configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 19 to 21 MPG combined. Detailed NHTSA crash-test ratings are not available in the current AutoUtility dataset for this model year. The 2021 Porsche Macan belongs to the 1st generation (Type 95B) Macan platform spanning model years 2015–2026.

Platform Architecture: 1st Generation (Type 95B) • Production Span: 2015–2026 • Platform Code: MLB • Lifecycle Note: 95B.1 (2015–2018) / 95B.2 (2019–2021) / 95B.3 (2022–2026)
Official Federal Record Profile
  • • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 11 consumer reports filed
  • • Safety Recall Campaigns: 1 official campaign
  • • Primary Defect Domain: Structure & Body (2 / 18%)
  • • Field Incident Signals: 4 crash / 1 fire / 0 injury reports
  • • NCAP Crash Safety: Not rated by NHTSA
  • • EPA Certified Range: 19–21 MPG across 4 powertrain trims
Directly compiled from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA NCAP, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.

What is the fuel economy and range of the 2021 Porsche Macan?

Official EPA laboratory test ratings, electric driving range, and annual energy cost estimates by certified vehicle variant

Variant Engine Drivetrain Transmission City Highway Combined EV Range Est. Annual Fuel Cost
Macan 2L 4-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S7) 19 MPG 23 MPG 21 MPG — $3,600 / yr
Macan S 3L 6-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S7) 18 MPG 24 MPG 20 MPG — $3,800 / yr
Macan GTS 2.9L 6-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S7) 17 MPG 22 MPG 19 MPG — $4,000 / yr
Macan Turbo 2.9L 6-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S7) 17 MPG 21 MPG 19 MPG — $4,000 / yr
Data Boundary Note: EPA specifications are shown by certified vehicle configuration. NHTSA complaints and recall totals are recorded at the model-year level across all configurations.

What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2021 Porsche Macan?

Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant Overall Rating Frontal Crash Side Crash Rollover Rating Rollover Risk
SUV AWD —
Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as No and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as No in official NHTSA records for tested 2021 Porsche Macan models.
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What defect complaints are reported for the 2021 Porsche Macan?

Summary of 11 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Total Complaints
11
Crash Reports
4
Fire Reports
1
Complaints w/ Injury
0
Total Injuries
0

Top Reported Problem Categories

Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA

Structure & Body 2 complaints
Air Bags 1 complaint
Electrical System 1 complaint
Forward Collision Avoidance 1 complaint (1 crash)
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE 1 complaint

Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.

View all 2021 Porsche Macan problems & component breakdown (9 categories) →

Are there open safety recalls on the 2021 Porsche Macan?

Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA

NHTSA Campaign #21V224000 Active Recall
Affected Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER

Defect Summary: 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.

Free Manufacturer Remedy: 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.
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Quick Answers: Key Questions Drivers Ask About the 2021 Porsche Macan

Direct, deterministic answers synthesized from verified United States government databases for the 2021 Porsche Macan

How many safety recalls does the 2021 Porsche Macan have?

The 2021 Porsche Macan is associated with 1 official NHTSA safety recall campaign in AutoUtility's current federal records.

If your individual vehicle is affected by an open safety recall, NHTSA advises owners to contact an authorized franchised dealership for the recall remedy at no charge. Because recall campaigns apply to specific production runs and equipment batches, vehicle owners should verify their 17-digit VIN at NHTSA.gov.

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Source: NHTSA Safety Recalls Database (49 U.S.C. 30118)

What are the most common problems reported for the 2021 Porsche Macan?

NHTSA records list 11 consumer defect complaints for the 2021 Porsche Macan. The most frequently referenced vehicle system is Structure & Body, appearing in 2 filings (18% of submissions).

Consumer complaints represent unverified owner submissions filed under federal reporting guidelines and describe reported component behavior rather than audited failure rates.

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Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Is there an official NHTSA crash safety rating for the 2021 Porsche Macan?

An official NHTSA 5-Star NCAP crash test rating is not available for the 2021 Porsche Macan in AutoUtility's current federal dataset.

NHTSA publishes crash safety evaluations for a selected sample of passenger vehicles each model year. Consult NHTSA.gov for active safety equipment records and vehicle safety bulletins.

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Source: NHTSA NCAP Registry

What fuel economy (MPG) does the 2021 Porsche Macan get?

Official EPA laboratory estimates for the 2021 Porsche Macan range from 19 to 21 MPG combined (55% city / 45% highway weighted) depending on engine, transmission, and drivetrain configuration.

Using AutoUtility's standardized operating cost model (15,000 miles/year, $3.50/gal gas, $0.16/kWh electricity), annual energy expenditures range across certified configurations based on official EPA laboratory test baselines.

Compare MPG ratings across all certified trims →
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov Certified Database
Official US Government Data Provenance

The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:

  • NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI): Consumer complaints and defect reports.
  • NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP): Frontal, side, and rollover 5-Star crash safety test ratings.
  • U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov: Standardized multi-cycle dynamometer fuel economy, MPGe, and electric driving range ratings.

Local Production Store Compiled: August 2026 • Deterministic Audited Dataset • Zero Dynamic External API Runtime Latency.