Porsche Macan S vs BMW M4
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | Porsche Macan S | BMW M4 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 26 | 65 |
| Model years covered | 2015–2020 | 2015–2024 |
| Worst model year | — | — |
| Best model year | — | — |
| Crashes reported | 5 | 0 |
| Fires reported | 0 | 7 |
| Injuries reported | 5 | 3 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Airbags | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 38.5% | 15.4% |
Porsche Macan S by year
What breaks
Airbags
8
30.8%
Brakes
4
15.4%
Electrical System
3
11.5%
Engine & Cooling
2
7.7%
Steering
2
7.7%
Body & Structure
2
7.7%
Lights
2
7.7%
Transmission & Drivetrain
1
3.8%
BMW M4 by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
16
24.6%
Transmission & Drivetrain
14
21.5%
Fuel & Propulsion
8
12.3%
Suspension
7
10.8%
Electrical System
5
7.7%
Brakes
3
4.6%
Other & Unspecified
3
4.6%
Steering
2
3.1%