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2021 Porsche Macan Gts

Recall and complaint safety record from NHTSA. This configuration has not been crash-tested.

1Recalls
10Complaints
0Investigations
ABOUT THE PORSCHE MACAN GTS

The Porsche Macan GTS is a performance-tuned variant of Porsche's compact luxury SUV, slotting above the base Macan S and targeting driving enthusiasts who want genuine sports-car feel from a practical five-door package. Aimed at buyers who prioritize engagement and prestige in equal measure, the GTS trim brings sharper suspension tuning and a more aggressive character to one of the most driver-focused compact crossovers on the market.

VERDICT

NHTSA has not crash-tested the 2021 Porsche Macan Gts, but it carries a park-outside or do-not-drive recall, which is the most serious class of safety campaign. Treat the recall status below as urgent and confirm your VIN with NHTSA.

WHO IT IS FOR
  • shoppers who want the full federal safety picture in one place
WHAT REVIEWERS SAY

Reviewers generally praise the Macan GTS for its sharp, genuinely involving driving dynamics and its well-crafted, upscale interior materials and finish. Most consider it a class benchmark for driver engagement in the compact luxury SUV segment. Some note that rear-seat space and cargo room feel modest relative to competitors, and a few point to the infotainment layout as a trade-off for the driver-focused cockpit design.

NHTSA // RECALLSRecall record

Park outside / do not drive This vehicle has a recall advising owners to park away from structures or stop driving until repaired. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov.
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER21V224000

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.

Reported 2021-03-31

NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints

10 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.

3reported crash
1reported fire
0reported injuries
0reported deaths
Most-reported systemsUnknown Or Other 3Electrical System 2Power Train 2Service Brakes 2Structure 2Engine 1

Other Macan Gts years

Last verified 2026-07-02. Sources: NHTSA SafetyRatings, recallsByVehicle, complaintsByVehicle for Porsche Macan Gts 2021. Methodology · Disclosure