Water pump / thermostat housing leak
usually 70,000–140,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Coolant loss, overheating warning
Fix: Replace the pump + thermostat module
€400–800
Common faults, service intervals and costs
Porsche Macan
2014–now
2
engines covered
7
known faults
30,169
roadworthiness tests in the statistics
11
official recalls
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The Porsche Macan has been built since 2014.
For this generation we cover 2 engines and 7 known faults, each with the mileage range where it usually appears.
The most expensive known risk is Timing chain wear: it usually appears at 150,000–250,000 km and costs €3,000–5,000 to fix.
In UK roadworthiness tests in 2024, at 50–100 thousand km this model most often failed on: tyres and wheels (4.2 %), lights, wipers and visibility (2.6 %), brakes (1.2 %). It fails less often than average on: brakes, suspension, tyres and wheels, lights, wipers and visibility, body and corrosion.
Engines
| Engine | Fuel | Timing drive | Oil |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8 / 2.0 TSI / TFSI (EA888) | Petrol | Chain | 5W-30 / 5W-40 · VW 504.00 / 502.00 · ~4.6–5.7 L · every 15,000 km |
| 2.7 / 3.0 TDI V6 | Diesel | Chain | 5W-30 · VW 507.00 · ~6.0–8.0 L · every 15,000 km |
Faults by engine
1.8 / 2.0 TSI / TFSI (EA888)
PCV valve failure
usually 60,000–120,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Whistle at idle, lean codes, oil leaks
Fix: Replace PCV / oil separator
€100–250
Carbon build-up on intake valves
usually 100,000–180,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Rough idle, misfires (direct injection)
Fix: Walnut blasting
€300–600
Timing chain tensioner (pre-2013)
usually 80,000–160,000 km · High risk
Signs: Rattle on start; early engines only
Fix: Upgraded tensioner and chain
€1,000–2,000
2.7 / 3.0 TDI V6
Timing chain wear
usually 150,000–250,000 km · High risk
Signs: Rattle at rear of engine
Fix: Replace chains (gearbox off)
€3,000–5,000
EGR / DPF
usually 120,000–200,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Limp mode
Fix: Clean or replace
€400–1,800
Gearboxes
PDK (7 / 8-speed, wet clutch)
DCT mechatronic / solenoids
usually 120,000–220,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Harsh shifts
Fix: Repair; keep oil changes at 60,000 km
€800–2,000
Scheduled service
Intervals and typical prices for the 1.8 / 2.0 TSI / TFSI (EA888) engine. Other engines differ in oil, timing drive and some filters; the app gives the exact plan.
| Item | Interval | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Transfer case / rear differential oilTransmission | every 80,000 km | €60–160 |
| Engine oil + oil filterEngine | every 15,000 km or every 12 months | €70–150 |
| Cabin (pollen) filterClimate | every 15,000 km or every 12 months | €15–40 |
| Brake fluidBrakes | every 24 months | €50–95 |
| A/C service (regas + desiccant)Climate | every 24 months | €70–150 |
| Air filterEngine | every 30,000 km or every 24 months | €15–45 |
| Spark plugsIgnition | every 60,000 km or every 48 months | €50–160 |
| AWD coupling (Haldex) oil + filterTransmission | every 60,000 km or every 36 months | €60–150 |
| DSG/DCT oil + filterTransmission | every 60,000 km | €70–250 |
| Auxiliary (serpentine) beltEngine | every 120,000 km | €70–180 |
| Coolant replacementCooling | every 150,000 km or every 96 months | €70–150 |
| Timing chain inspection (listen on cold start)Engine | every 150,000 km | €0–120 |
| Front brake padsBrakes | usually at 30,000–60,000 km | €60–150 |
| Front brake discs + padsBrakes | usually at 60,000–120,000 km | €150–320 |
| Rear brake padsBrakes | usually at 50,000–90,000 km | €50–130 |
| Tyres (set of 4)Wheels | usually at 40,000–60,000 km | €320–700 |
| Wiper bladesBody | checked at service | €20–50 |
| 12V batteryElectrical | checked at service | €100–220 |
Roadworthiness tests by mileage
Share of tests in the United Kingdom (DVSA MOT, 2024) that this model failed because of each system. Bold red means more often and green less often than an average car of the same age and mileage. Sample: 30,169 tests.
| thousand km | 0–50 | 50–100 | 100–150 | 150–200 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 0.4 % | 1.2 % | 1.3 % | 1.4 % |
| Suspension | 0.1 % | 0.5 % | 1.2 % | 2.8 % |
| Steering | 0.0 % | 0.2 % | 0.2 % | 0.2 % |
| Tyres and wheels | 3.4 % | 4.2 % | 5.1 % | 5.2 % |
| Lights, wipers and visibility | 1.4 % | 2.6 % | 4.1 % | 5.7 % |
| Body and corrosion | 0.1 % | 0.6 % | 2.9 % | 7.2 % |
| Exhaust, emissions and leaks | 0.2 % | 0.3 % | 0.6 % | 1.1 % |
Owner complaints in the US
Which systems owners reported to the US agency NHTSA and at what mileage. Complaints are not confirmed faults and some relate to recalls. Sample: 61 complaints.
Official recalls
Recalls the manufacturer published in the United Kingdom for this model (11). The same recalls usually apply across Europe. Ask an authorised dealer to check by VIN whether your car is affected and whether the work has been done.
- Airbag ASA7 Recall Campaign / Stop Delivery – Check screw connection for airbag in front seats and rework if necessary13/08/2025 · R/2025/328
- Airbag ASA5 Stop Delivery Safety Recall - Replacing passenger‘s airbag unit09/05/2025 · R/2025/168
- Engine / loss of power ARC3 Recall campaign - Re-programming DME control unit01/12/2024 · R/2025/064
- Seat belt On the affected vehicles it is possible that the screw connection of the seat belt mount to the rear left and/or right seat was not carried out in accordance with the specifications.12/07/2023 · R/2023/213
- Fuel system On affected vehicles certain software parameters used in Type Approval were not used in production. There are no indications the deviations affect safety and declared fuel consumption and CO2 emissions values.27/10/2022 · R/2022/315
- Suspension / axles Individual screw connections of the shock absorbers on the front and rear axle may have been impermissibly tightened several times16/04/2021 · R/2021/127
- Seats The passenger seat occupancy detection system does not currently meet the required standard17/03/2021 · R/2021/094
- Fuel system Bottom side of fuel pump servi ce cover may get into contact with connection pipe of the fuel pump05/03/2020 · R/2020/046
The other recalls (3) are listed in the app.
Sources and notes
Faults, intervals and prices are indicative and collected from public sources and owner experience; always rely on the service book and a qualified workshop. Test statistics: DVSA – Anonymised MOT tests and results, Open Government Licence v3.0. Owner complaints: NHTSA ODI (public domain). Recalls: DVSA Vehicle Safety Branch Recalls Database, OGL v3.0. Brand and model names are trademarks of their owners and are used only to describe the vehicles.
Updated 07/10/2026