2025 Porsche Macan: known problems and what to check
Cars registered in 2025 haven’t had their first MOT yet (it’s due at 3 years old), so there are no MOT results to show. Here’s what we do know about the 2025 Porsche Macan, and what to check before you buy one.
Known faults on the 2025 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.
Questions to ask the seller before buying a 2025 Porsche Macan
Ask before you travel to see it. A seller who knows the car will have answers, and receipts.
- Has the transfer box been repaired or replaced?
- Have the fuel recalls been done?
- Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?
What to check on a 2025 car
- Warranty left
Ask for the date it was first registered and check how much of the maker’s warranty is left, and that it transfers to you. Electric and hybrid batteries usually have a longer, separate warranty.
- Servicing
Servicing on time with the maker’s schedule keeps the warranty valid. Ask for the service book or the dealer’s digital record.
- Finance
Nearly new cars are often still on finance. A history check shows outstanding finance, and whether it has been written off or stolen.
- Recalls
Ask whether any recall work has been done, and check the reg on GOV.UK’s free recall checker.
- Logbook (V5C)
The name and address should match the seller, and the VIN on the V5C should match the car.
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Other years
Every year of the Porsche Macan compared
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | – | 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% |
| 2016 | 12,535 | Tyres 21% |
| 2015 | 10,774 | Tyres 21% |
| 2014 | 3,535 | Tyres 23% |
Where this comes from: how many are on the road is from the Department for Transport’s vehicle licensing statistics (DVLA records), counted by the year each car was first registered. Known faults are from UK buying guides, in our own words, with links. How we score