NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2019 Porsche Macan Safety Record
The 2019 Porsche Macan has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 1 recall and 17 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2019 Porsche Macan has not been subjected to NHTSA crash testing, and consequently, no star ratings or Safety Index score are available from the agency. The official record for this model year is thus limited, showing one recall campaign and a total of 17 owner-reported complaints. This data set, though narrow, constitutes the complete federal safety profile for the 2019 Macan. Prospective buyers should consider this limited scope without interpreting the absence of crash-test results as either a positive or negative indicator of vehicle safety performance.
The 2019 Porsche Macan was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries one recall campaign involving seat belt anchorage, and falls in the 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 | 17 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2019 Porsche Macan?
The 2019 Porsche Macan has no NHTSA crash-test data for its model year or any adjacent years. Its federal safety record rests on a single recall and 17 owner complaints. The recall addresses seat belt anchorage, a structural restraint issue Porsche identified across multiple production years. Of the 17 owner complaints, 7 cite exterior lighting problems. While no fatalities or fires were reported among these 17 incidents, and only one involved a crash, the concentration of lighting complaints is notable. Overall, the volume of federal safety activity for the 2019 Macan remains low.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2019 Porsche Macan have any recalls?
The 2019 Macan carries one recall, covering seat belt rear and other anchorage components. The campaign spans certain 2016-2020 Macan and related Porsche models. NHTSA issued no park-outside or do-not-drive directive tied to this campaign in the data on file.
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 2019 Porsche Macan?
Seventeen complaints have been reported to NHTSA against the 2019 Macan. The top alleged problem areas are Exterior Lighting with 7 reports, Electrical System with 3, Wheels with 2, and Service Brakes with 2. All figures represent unverified consumer allegations, not established defects.
17 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2019 Porsche Macan?
A critical safety recall impacts the 2019 Macan, specifically concerning the seat belt anchorages. Prospective owners must verify, via the NHTSA VIN lookup tool, whether this recall has been addressed on any individual vehicle before acquisition.
- NHTSA did not crash-test the 2019 Macan, so no federal star ratings or Safety Index score exists for this specific model year.
- One recall is on record for the 2019 Macan, targeting rear and other seat belt anchorage components across a multi-year Porsche production run that includes this year.
- Of the 17 unverified complaints filed with NHTSA against this model year, 7 allege Exterior Lighting problems, making it the single most-reported component category by a notable margin.
- Shoppers should use the NHTSA VIN lookup at nhtsa.gov to confirm whether the seat belt anchorage recall has been remedied on any specific 2019 Macan they are evaluating.
FAQ2019 Porsche Macan safety questions
Was the 2019 Porsche Macan 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 17 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2019 Porsche Macan have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 1 vehicle recall is on file for the 2019 Porsche Macan. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2019 Porsche Macan?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 17 owner complaints are on file for the 2019 Porsche Macan. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects, and include reports involving a crash.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Porsche Macan 2019.
- 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.