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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN WP1AB2A53MLB34685 · Checked Sep 18, 2026
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WP1AB2A53ML•••••• 2021 Porsche MACAN

This build draws 1.6× more complaints than the average 2021 Porsche MACAN build (2 vs 1).

2on this build
11on the model
9builds in total
2involved a crash
Most reported Steering 1 Electrical System 1 Service Brakes 1 Forward Collision Avoidance 1

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Steering crash Oct 2021
My daughter accidentally tried to reverse in auxiliary mode- she had the radio on and did not realize the engine was not on The car went into reverse and she had no brakes or steering to stop the car Mercedes - BMW- Range Roger - Tesla - we have checked these cars and it isn’t…
Forward Collision Avoidance crash Oct 2021
I wrote earlier today but now I found out the Porsche Cayenne and Porsche 911 all have safety feature lacking in the new macan - if u try to reverse with the engine off a message will come on that says to turn on the engine and engage the gear. The macan can reverse with no…

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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN WP1AB2A53MLB34685 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.