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Porsche Macan Turbo problems, recalls & best years

The deets on every Macan Turbo from 2015 to 2020: 5 owner complaints and 15 recalls across 5 model years.

The model years with the most owner complaints are 2016 (2), 2017 (2), 2015 (1). Best fuel economy: 19 mpg combined (2020).

Porsche Macan Turbo
Photo: Aos.1905 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons. Representative photo of this generation; trim may differ.

Problem areas across all years

Airbags4
Engine1
Seats1

Year by year

YearRecallsComplaintsBest mpg
20155119
20164219
20173219
20182019
20201019

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FAQ

What is the worst year for the Porsche Macan Turbo?

The model years with the most owner complaints are 2016 (2), 2017 (2), 2015 (1).

How many recalls has the Porsche Macan Turbo had?

Across 2015–2020, NHTSA lists 15 vehicle recall campaigns by model year (a campaign that covers several years counts once per year).