2016 Porsche Macan: petrol or diesel?
Petrol, diesel and hybrid versions go wrong in different ways, so each has its own figures from the MOTs these cars had during 2023–2025. Pick the one you’re looking at: the fuel is on the logbook and in the car’s MOT history.
Hybrid versions had too few MOTs for figures of their own, or weren’t sold.
Known faults on every 2016 Porsche Macan
Reported by owners, mechanics and buying guides for this model and age. Check which engine the car has, as some apply to one engine only.
- All engines
Transfer box judder
Many owners report transfer box faults. A judder can mean it's failing, and one owner was quoted £1,750. It's only free under warranty.
At the viewing: Drive slowly on full lock and pull away gently, feeling for judder.
- Some cars
Fuel line recalls
Recalls covered a leaking low-pressure fuel connector with a fire risk (2015, about 1,200 cars) and a fuel pump pipe that could be damaged (2020, about 7,400), plus brake servo, airbag and seatbelt recalls.
At the viewing: Ask a Porsche centre to check the VIN for outstanding recalls.
- Oil leaks: V6 petrol. Springs: all
Oil leaks (V6 petrol) and spring corrosion
V6 petrols can leak oil, and the suspension springs can corrode early. Listen for knocks or bangs.
At the viewing: Look for oil under the engine and listen over bumps.
- All engines
Electrical and infotainment glitches
Some owners report electrical faults and infotainment glitches needing software updates.
At the viewing: Test the screen and electrics.
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Other years
Every year of the Porsche Macan compared
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2025 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2024 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2023 | 188 | Tyres 5% |
| 2022 | 4,917 | Tyres 19% |
| 2021 | 6,803 | Tyres 20% |
| 2020 | 10,745 | Tyres 19% |
| 2019 | 13,858 | Tyres 20% |
| 2018 | 11,536 | Tyres 21% |
| 2017 | 16,092 | Tyres 20% |
| 2015 | 10,774 | Tyres 21% |
| 2014 | 3,535 | Tyres 23% |