Model year 2019 · Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD

2019 Porsche Macan: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2019 Porsche Macan at 20–21 mpg combined across 2 versions. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 21 owner complaints for this model year.

Safety recalls

1

EPA combined mpg

20–21

NHTSA overall rating

—

Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT

NHTSA lists this vehicle as MACAN S.

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Porsche dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2019 Porsche Macan recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 1 safety recall for the 2019 Porsche Macan, newest first.

Seat belts: Rear/other: Anchorage

NHTSA 23V443000 Reported Jun 26, 2023
Filed by
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (manufacturer recall no. APA9)
Units affected
37 (estimate)
Problem
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 been tightened properly.
Risk
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 is APA9.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2019 Porsche Macan fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2019 Porsche Macan EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
Macan2.0L 4-cyl turboAutomatic 7-speedAll-Wheel DrivePremium19/23/21 mpg$3,900426
Macan S3.0L 6-cyl turboAutomatic 7-speedAll-Wheel DrivePremium18/23/20 mpg$4,100438

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2019 Porsche Macan crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

2019 Porsche Macan NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicleOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover riskForward collision warning
2019 Porsche Macan S SUV AWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—No
2019 Porsche Macan SUV AWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—No
2019 Porsche Macan Turbo SUV AWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—No

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2019 Porsche Macan owner complaints

Owners have filed 21 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Porsche Macan, most recently on Sep 21, 2026. 1 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 0 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2019 Porsche Macan complaints
Component named in complaintsMentions
Exterior lighting10
Electrical system4
Service brakes2
Structure: Body2
Unknown or other2
Wheels2
Air bags1
Engine1
Forward collision avoidance: Automatic emergency braking1
Power train1

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Porsche Macan model years

Porsche Macan by model year
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2026 Macan19–21 mpg · 91–105 MPGe———
2025 Macan19–21 mpg · 91–99 MPGe39—
2024 Macan19–21 mpg · 91–98 MPGe311—
2023 Macan19–21 mpg06—
2022 Macan19–21 mpg06—
2021 Macan19–21 mpg112—
2020 Macan19–21 mpg228—
2018 Macan19–22 mpg636—
2017 Macan19–22 mpg771—
2016 Macan19 mpg631—
2015 Macan19 mpg736—

All Porsche Macan years compared · Decode a VIN

Other 2019 Porsche models

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Sources

  • Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
  • Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
  • Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
  • Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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