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2023 Porsche Macan

SUV, gasoline, AWD/All-Wheel Drive, built in Germany. Owner complaints on file from Dec 9, 2023 to Oct 14, 2025.

Recall campaigns covering this model year0No recall campaign lists this model year
Owner complaints6Below the median 2023 suv
Severity index66.72023 suvs average 6.9
First 24 months2Complaints in its first two years
Complaints over time

Complaints about the 2023 Porsche Macan peaked in 2024, with 3 filed

Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.

012320232024320252026
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Components

50% of complaints about the 2023 Porsche Macan name driver assistance

Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.

Driver assistance
3
Airbags
1
Engine and cooling
1
Brakes
1
Speed control
1
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls

No recall campaign lists the 2023 Porsche Macan

Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints

What owners reported about the 2023 Porsche Macan

The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.

6 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.

  1. Filed Oct 14, 2025Failure Jan 15, 202570,000 milesNorfolk, NEEngine

    The contact owned a 2023 Porsche Macan. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle experienced a loss of automotive power and hesitated to restart as intended. No warning light was illuminated. In addition, the contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH, there was an abnormal sound coming from under the hood, and the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended while the accelerator pedal was depressed. The contact stated that the failure had progressed over time. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer; however, no failures were identified. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.

    NHTSA complaint 11693265
  2. Filed May 17, 2025Failure Apr 10, 2023Seattle, WAWarnings

    When starting from a full stop and traveling approximately 25 mph, a car crosses in front of me. I make an emergency stop to avoid a collision. The car will then not shift out of first gear. I then must safely get off the highway, stop the car and when I restart the car everything works fine. This has occurred three times under almost the exact scenario over the first year of operation. This problem provides an unsafe condition for the car’s occupants as well as others on the road. I have had the car inspected by three separate Porsche dealers. Their position is that they can find no problem with the car, but have never tried to reproduce the event (to dangerous). I have volumes of reports from Porsche, all saying that they can find no problem with the car .

    NHTSA complaint 11661616
  3. Filed Oct 26, 2024Failure Sep 27, 2024Woodside, CAWarnings, Automatic emergency braking1 injured

    Brakes slammed on and hard left turn initiated. Collision warning light flashed. There was nothing in front of me. Action caused an artery to tear in my lung. Hospitalized with life threating injury. Car had recently received 1st year service. Called dealer service manager to report failure, he said the car could not do this. Car has not been inspected at this time. Lawyer advised not to drive car, but also said his team had no equipment to review failure, needed to be taken to dealer who would probably not work with him. There are many of these failures on the internet, Also have friends how have had similar issues multiple times. How do i proceed?

    NHTSA complaint 11622099
  4. Filed Oct 24, 2024Failure Oct 20, 2024Houston, TXService brakes, Vehicle speed controlCrash

    I was pulling into a parking space going 3-5 mph when the car suddenly accelerated, jumped the curb and wouldn't stop. Yes, available for inspection 2. Car wouldn't stop- heading into a storefront with people outside 3. Not yet 4. Yes, dealer and pending with insurance rep 5. None

    NHTSA complaint 11621796
  5. Filed Jan 25, 2024Failure Jan 17, 2024Haverhill, MAAir bags1 injured

    Car sensor showed collision happening, without any external car onsite on a highway. And after pulling the car onto a safe place on the shoulder, upon hitting park gear the side rail airbags deployed. No accident happened to the car but airbags deployed unprovoked causing neck and face injuries to driver. Diagnostic report showed no damage to externally or undercarriage damage, with airbags deploying 18sec after sensor malfunction

    NHTSA complaint 11567819
  6. Filed Dec 9, 2023Failure Dec 8, 2023Glenview, ILAutomatic emergency braking, Warnings1 injured

    Vehicle suddenly slammed on brakes on highway I90 in Chicago for NO apparent reason at 25mph. The car came to an immediate halt and if not for shoulder cars behind me would have stuck me. I am afraid to drive car. Dealership down plays faulty sensor, car has 2,000 miles. What assurance do I have to trust new sensor. System not redundant. I had no control of my vehicle and my life was at jeopardy. I will not trust.cat. Porsche is aware of issue for years yet nothing done to resolve. Phantom braking concerns litter the internet

    NHTSA complaint 11559242
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations

NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year

Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins

392 manufacturer communications cover this model year

Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall; the 60 most recent are listed.

  • SPTL2609 Sep 14, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Special Tools and Equipment Information for alignment machines - Q3 2026 Software Spec Update Available
  • WSM5 Sep 18, 2026 · Service Campaign
    Porsche intranet posting for Campaign WSM5 – Replacing engine data sticker (VECI)
  • No. WSM5 Sep 18, 2026 · Service Campaign
    Technical Information for Campaign WSM5 – Replacing engine data sticker (VECI)
  • No. 31-26 Sep 22, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Manufacturer's Certificate for Overview of Approved Porsche C40 Engine Oils
  • No. 30-26 Sep 22, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Manufacturer's Certificate for Overview of Approved Porsche C20 Engine Oils
  • No. 29-26 Sep 22, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Manufacturer's Certificate for Overview of Approved Porsche C30 Engine Oils
  • No. 36-26 Sep 8, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Manufacturer's Certificate for Overview of Approved Porsche C40 Engine Oils
  • No. 12-26 Sep 1, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Technical Information for Damage to Nano Plug Contacts Due to Utilization of Incorrect Measuring Equipment
  • SPTL2314a Aug 28, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Special Tools and Equipment Information for Diagnostic Equipment Standards for all USA Porsche Centers
  • SPTL2608 Aug 17, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Special Tools and Equipment Information for alignment machines - Q2 2026 Software Spec Update Available
  • GR16D8a Aug 14, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Product Knowledge for Model Type Designations
  • GR16D8 Aug 14, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Product Knowledge for Chassis/VIN Numbering Systems
  • GR13D803 Aug 28, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Parts Withdrawal - Control Valve
  • 74/25 Jul 25, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Belt Lock Warning on Driver Side Permanently Active / No Fault Memory Entries: Delete Airbag Control Unit Fault Memory (SY 74/25)
  • 13/26 Jul 22, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Allocation of Approved Engine Oils MY 2027 (13/26)
  • 26/26 Jul 17, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Non-Deletable Fault Memory Entries for Clutch Slip/Speed Adjuster in Transmission Electronics (PDK) Control Unit After Repair (26/26)
  • 39/26 Jul 17, 2026 · Warranty Program/Extension
    Warranty Information: Warranty Extension for Transmission Electronics Control Unit (39/26)
  • SPTL 2607a Jul 30, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    VAS 621001A Matrix Headlamp Aimer – Automatic Shipment / Maha Installation
  • SPTL 2607 Jul 27, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    VAS 621001A Matrix Headlamp Aimer – Automatic Shipment / Maha Installation
  • SPTL 2603b Jul 7, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Porsche Approved Collision Center – Acquiring Special Tools and Equipment
  • SPTL 2603b Jul 7, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Porsche Approved Collision Center – Acquiring Special Tools and Equipment
  • TSTR 2642 Aug 5, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Porsche Tester Software Update Information Software Version: 44.300.000
  • TSTR 2641 Jul 21, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    PiUS Update Information Software Version: 3.2
  • TSTR 2641 Jul 21, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    PiUS Update Information Software Version: 3.2
  • TSTR 2640 Jul 13, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Porsche Tester Software Update Information Software Version: 44.200.051
  • TSTR 2639 Jul 8, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Porsche Tester Software Update Information Software Version: 44.200.041
  • TSTR 2638 Jul 8, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Porsche Tester Software Update Information Software Version: 44.200.040
  • TSTR 2637 Jul 8, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Porsche Tester Software Update Information Software Version: 44.200.035
  • GR13D790 Jun 23, 2026 · Other
    Parts Withdrawal - Various Parts
  • GR13D789 Jun 19, 2026 · Other
    Parts Withdrawal - Various Parts
  • GR13D788 Jun 18, 2026 · Other
    Parts Withdrawal - Various Parts
  • TSTR2636 Jun 30, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Porsche Tester Software Update Information Software Version: 44.200.031
  • TSTR2635 Jun 30, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Porsche Tester Software Update Information Software Version: 44.200.030
  • TSTR2634 Jun 25, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Porsche Tester Software Update Information Software Version: 44.200.023
  • TSTR2633 Jun 24, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Porsche Tester Software Update Information Software Version: 44.200.022
  • TSTR2633 Jun 24, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Porsche Tester Software Update Information Software Version: 44.200.022
  • TSTR2632 Jun 19, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Porsche Tester Software Update Information Software Version: 44.200.015
  • TSTR2631 Jun 16, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Porsche Tester Software Update Information Software Version: 44.200.010
  • TSTR2631 Jun 16, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Porsche Tester Software Update Information Software Version: 44.200.010
  • TSTR2630 Jun 9, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Porsche Tester Software Update Information Software Version: 44.200.001
  • SPTL2603a Jun 25, 2026 · Other
    Porsche Approved Collision Center – Acquiring Special Tools and Equipment
  • 40/26 4407 Jun 30, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Wheel Bolt Replacement Requirement - Change from Wheel Bolts with Aluminum Washers to Wheel Bolts with Steel Washers (40/26)
  • 20/26 Jun 25, 2026 · Other
    Overview of Approved Porsche C20 Engine Oils (20/26)
  • 19/26 1701 Jun 25, 2026 · Other
    Overview of Approved Porsche C30 Engine Oils (19/26)
  • 21/26 1701 Jun 25, 2026 · Other
    Overview of Approved Porsche C40 Engine Oils (21/26)
  • 15/26 1701 Jun 25, 2026 · Other
    Overview of Approved Porsche A40 Engine Oils (15/26)
  • 16/26 1701 Jun 25, 2026 · Other
    Overview of Approved Porsche C30 Engine Oils (16/26)
  • 16/26 1701 Jun 25, 2026 · Other
    Overview of Approved Porsche C30 Engine Oils (16/26)
  • 17/26 1701 Jun 25, 2026 · Other
    Overview of Approved Porsche C20 Engine Oils (17/26)
  • 18/26 1701 Jun 25, 2026 · Other
    Overview of Approved Porsche C40 Engine Oils (18/26)
  • 87/20 4812 Jun 19, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Noise Symptom - Creaking Noise can be Heard When Touching the Steering Wheel Cover: Reworking Front Steering Wheel Cover (SY 87/20)
  • No. TLLI2602 May 29, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Tech live look information bulletin for How to use Frontline.io on the HoloLens 2
  • No. TLLI2601 May 29, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Tech live look information bulletin for how to use fronline.io on mobile devices and tablets.
  • No. D782.1 May 28, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the door lock. The part numbers involved are all included in the PDF. All parts before generation status S08 and before pro-duction date 01.09.2024. The vehicles affected are ones that use the part numbers me…
  • No. D785 May 22, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Parts information for parts withdrawal involving 9J1827447B, PAA971221B, and 95B201060AA. The lock, the fuel tank attachments, and the module connector. The vehicles affected are ones that use the part number(s) mentioned.
  • No. 2604 May 14, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Special tools and equipment information for VAS 6296/10 Auto-Ship and Q1 2026 Software Spec Update Available
  • No. D784 May 13, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the (976809858) Fuel filler flap module. The vehicles affected are ones that use the part number mentioned.
  • No. D783 May 11, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Parts information for parts withdrawal involving servomotor and rear light. Part numbers affected are 976411881E, 976511881E, PAD411881B, PAD511881A, PAD411881C, 973945093BC. The vehicles involved are ones that use the part numbers mentioned.
  • No. 46-26 May 6, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Technical information for a software update of various control units: Software Network VR28.13 SQ4
  • No. D782 Apr 27, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the door lock. The vehicles affected are ones that use the part number(s) mentioned in the attached PDF.
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.