NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2020 Porsche Macan S Safety Record
The 2020 Porsche Macan S has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 1 recall and 1 owner complaint on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2020 Porsche Macan S has not been subjected to NHTSA's crash-test program. As a result, this model year carries no federal star ratings for overall occupant protection, frontal crash, side crash, or rollover risk, nor does it have a computed Safety Index score. The absence of these tests means there is no federal data to assess its performance in these critical areas. What the record does show is a light recall burden: a single recall addresses a seat belt anchorage issue. Only one owner complaint is on file for this model year. These data points offer a narrow but complete picture of the 2020 Macan S from NHTSA's safety archives.
The 2020 Porsche Macan S was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries one recall involving seat belt rear anchorage, and is assigned a Light recall and complaint burden band, according to NHTSA data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
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| NHTSA crash test | Not crash-tested |
|---|---|
| Recall and complaint burden | Light |
| Recalls on file | 1 |
| Owner complaints | 1 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2020 Porsche Macan S?
The 2020 Porsche Macan S presents a limited data set for safety analysis. There is no federal crash-test data for this model year, nor for any adjacent years in our coverage. The vehicle's safety profile is therefore assessed solely on its recall and complaint record. One recall and one owner complaint are on file. The recall addresses a seat belt rear anchorage issue, a campaign that includes other Macan and Panamera model years, indicating a broader manufacturing correction rather than a flaw specific to the 2020 Macan S. The single owner complaint concerns exterior lighting, with no reported crashes, fires, injuries, or fatalities. This minimal complaint record contributes to its placement in the Light burden band.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2020 Porsche Macan S have any recalls?
The single recall for this model year targets seat belt rear anchorage hardware. The campaign covers certain 2016 through 2020 Macan S vehicles and was initiated by Porsche Cars North America. No park-outside or do-not-drive directive appears in the data provided for this campaign. Owners should verify whether their specific VIN falls within the recall population using the NHTSA VIN tool at nhtsa.gov.
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:ANCHORAGE23V443000
Risk: An improperly tightened seat belt anchor can detach during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: 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.
Reported 2023-06-26
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2020 Porsche Macan S?
One owner complaint is on file with NHTSA for the 2020 Porsche Macan S. That single report targets the Exterior Lighting component. It is an unverified consumer allegation and has not been confirmed as a defect by NHTSA. No crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths are associated with the complaint record for this model year.
1 owner complaint on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2020 Porsche Macan S?
The 2020 Porsche Macan S carries a critical recall regarding seat belt anchorage, a safety issue that, if unresolved, will transfer with the vehicle's title. Prospective owners should verify the recall's status for any individual vehicle via the free VIN lookup at nhtsa.gov.
- NHTSA issued no crash-test score for the 2020 Porsche Macan S, so no federal star ratings exist for this model year and the absence of a score is not a safety judgment.
- The one recall on record for this model year addresses seat belt rear anchorage hardware across a range of 2016 through 2020 Macan S vehicles, making VIN-specific verification at nhtsa.gov essential for used buyers.
- Only one owner complaint is on file for this model year, alleging an exterior lighting concern with no associated crashes, injuries, fires, or deaths reported to NHTSA.
- No tested sibling model years for the Macan S appear in the NHTSA data we cover, leaving the recall and complaint record as the only federal safety reference point available for this vehicle.
FAQ2020 Porsche Macan S safety questions
Was the 2020 Porsche Macan S crash-tested by NHTSA?
No. NHTSA has not run a New Car Assessment Program crash test on this configuration, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 1 recall and 1 owner complaint on file.
How many recalls does the 2020 Porsche Macan S have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 1 vehicle recall is on file for the 2020 Porsche Macan S. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2020 Porsche Macan S?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 1 owner complaint is on file for the 2020 Porsche Macan S. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects.
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- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Porsche Macan S 2020.
- SCORE This configuration was not crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. We report its recall and complaint record only.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.