Porsche Macan: common problems, APK failures and recalls
There are 6,506 Porsche Macan cars registered in the Netherlands, first registered between 2014 and 2026.
In a sample of 391 cars, 37.9% had at least one defect at an APK inspection since 2024, less often than average (51.5% across all models).
The most common defect is dipped beam incorrectly aimed (8.4% of inspected cars).
The RDW lists 11 recalls for this model; 6.2% of registered cars still have an open recall.
0.9% have an odometer reading the RDW marks as illogical, a sign of a rolled-back odometer.
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Most common APK defects
| Defect | Cars |
|---|---|
| Dipped beam incorrectly aimed | 8.4% |
| Drive shaft boot damaged and not sealing | 8.2% |
| Tyre pressure incorrect | 7.7% |
| Tyre tread depth insufficient | 5.6% |
| Tyre damaged | 4.9% |
| Excessive leak of other fluids | 3.8% |
| Wipers give insufficient visibility | 3.6% |
| Number plate light not working (properly) / missing | 2.3% |
| Tyre pressure monitoring warning indicates a fault | 1.8% |
| Brake hose chafing against a component | 1% |
Share of 391 sampled cars (first registered 2012–2021) with this defect at an APK inspection since 2024. RDW Open Data: Geconstateerde Gebreken.
Common advisories
| Tyre(s) with tread depth of 1.6 to 2.5 mm | 10.5% |
| Mechanical brake parts show wear | 2.8% |
| Shock absorber leaking | 0.8% |
| Steering or kingpin ball joint wear up to 1.0 mm | 0.5% |
Advisories are noted at the APK but are not a failure.
Fleet figures
| Registered in the Netherlands | 6,506 |
| Open recall (not yet fixed) | 6.2% |
| Illogical odometer reading | 0.9% |
| Used as a taxi | 0% |
| First registered | 2014 to 2026 |
All Porsche Macan passenger cars in the RDW register, 2026-10-06.
Recalls
| Published | Component | Risk | Cars in NL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-21 | airbags, seat belts and occupant protection | serious | 1 |
| 2025-05-08 | airbags, seat belts and occupant protection | serious | 15 |
| 2024-11-18 | engine, fuel, lubrication and cooling | – | 14 |
| 2023-07-25 | airbags, seat belts and occupant protection | – | 0 |
| 2022-11-16 | Product voldoet niet aan de typegoedkeuringseisen | – | 766 |
| 2021-05-07 | bodywork | – | 1 |
| 2021-03-26 | airbags, seat belts and occupant protection | serious | 20 |
| 2020-03-06 | engine, fuel, lubrication and cooling | – | 1,724 |
| 2017-03-08 | airbags, seat belts and occupant protection | serious | 6 |
| 2016-09-22 | suspension | serious | 11 |
| 2015-11-03 | engine, fuel, lubrication and cooling | serious | 317 |
Recalls registered with the RDW for this model; not every recall applies to every car. Check a plate to see if one is open.
Questions
How often does the Porsche Macan fail the APK?
In a sample of 391 cars first registered 2012–2021, 37.9% had at least one defect at an APK inspection since 2024, against 51.5% across all models.
What are common problems with the Porsche Macan?
The most common APK defects are: dipped beam incorrectly aimed (8.4%), drive shaft boot damaged and not sealing (8.2%), tyre pressure incorrect (7.7%).
Does the Porsche Macan have recalls?
Yes, the RDW lists 11 recalls. 6.2% of registered cars still have an open recall. Check a specific car by licence plate on factline.dev/vehicle.
Other Porsche models
Source: RDW Open Data (Gekentekende voertuigen, Geconstateerde Gebreken, Terugroepacties), CC0. Model grouping by Factline from RDW trade names. AI agents: factline.dev/llms.txt.