- The 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.
- The risk
- An improperly tightened seat belt anchor can detach during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- The fix
- 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.
Vehicle safety record
2020 Porsche Macan Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2020 Porsche Macan have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in June 2023 for the anchorage.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Macan year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2020 Porsche Macan recalls 2
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2003-2020 Porsche Macan, Cayenne, Panamera, and Cayman S, 2001-2004 Boxster, Boxster S, 2004 Boxster 50 JAHRE SPYDER 550 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of all affected models and model years. The caps that cover the low-beam headlight horizontal adjustment screws are missing, which can allow the headlights to be improperly adjusted. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
- The risk
- Improperly adjusted headlights may not illuminate the road properly, or cause a glare to oncoming drivers, which can increase the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect the headlights for sealing caps and install missing caps as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 28, 2022. Owners may contact Porsche's customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ANB4.
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Porsche Macan: every year compared
All Macan years2020 Porsche Macan vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Porsche Macan | 0 | 2 | C | |
| 2020 Acura RDX | 352 | 5 | F | Compare |
| 2020 Acura MDX | 228 | 8 | D | Compare |
| 2020 Lincoln Aviator | 111 | 30 | D | Compare |
| 2020 Lincoln Corsair | 62 | 16 | C | Compare |
| 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | 50 | 8 | F | Compare |
| 2020 Lincoln Nautilus | 34 | 5 | C | Compare |
| 2020 Infiniti QX60 | 24 | 1 | B | Compare |
| 2020 Cadillac XT5 | 24 | 5 | C | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2020 Porsche Macan
Does the 2020 Porsche Macan have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2020 Porsche Macan: anchorage (June 2023); headlights (August 2022). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2020 Porsche Macan had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2020 Porsche Macan a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 44 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Porsche Macan year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 2020 Porsche Macan has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data