Model year 2021 · Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD

2021 Porsche Macan: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2021 Porsche Macan at 19–21 mpg combined across 4 versions. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 12 owner complaints for this model year.

Safety recalls

1

EPA combined mpg

19–21

NHTSA overall rating

—

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

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.

2021 Porsche Macan recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 1 safety recall for the 2021 Porsche Macan, newest first.

Suspension: Rear: Shock absorber and 1 more component

NHTSA 21V224000 Reported Mar 31, 2021 Do not drive
Filed by
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (manufacturer recall no. AMA8)
Components
Suspension: Rear: Shock absorber; Suspension: Front: Shock absorber
Units affected
10 (estimate)
Problem
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.
Risk
A failed screw connection may cause damage to the braking system, driving instability, and the potential loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

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

2021 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.

2021 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 GTS2.9L 6-cyl turboAutomatic 7-speedAll-Wheel DrivePremium17/22/19 mpg$4,350459
Macan S3.0L 6-cyl turboAutomatic 7-speedAll-Wheel DrivePremium18/24/20 mpg$4,100441
Macan Turbo2.9L 6-cyl turboAutomatic 7-speedAll-Wheel DrivePremium17/21/19 mpg$4,350471

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.

2021 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.

2021 Porsche Macan NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicleOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover riskForward collision warning
2021 Porsche Macan GTS SUV AWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—No
2021 Porsche Macan S SUV AWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—No
2021 Porsche Macan SUV AWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—No
2021 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.

2021 Porsche Macan owner complaints

Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Porsche Macan, most recently on Sep 30, 2026. 4 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 0 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2021 Porsche Macan complaints
Component named in complaintsMentions
Service brakes4
Power train3
Unknown or other3
Air bags2
Structure: Body2
Electrical system1
Engine1
Steering1

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—
2020 Macan19–21 mpg228—
2019 Macan20–21 mpg121—
2018 Macan19–22 mpg636—
2017 Macan19–22 mpg771—
2016 Macan19 mpg631—
2015 Macan19 mpg736—

All Porsche Macan years compared · Decode a VIN

Other 2021 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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