I have a non working passenger side headlight. No indication on my interior alert system that there is a problem with my headlight. I have read that Porsche is aware of this problem on their vehicles.
2020 Porsche Macan lights problems
13 complaints (48% of all complaints for this car).
- owner complaints
- 13
- of this car's complaints
- 48%
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Headlights1
At what mileage
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Porsche Macan lights problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2020 Porsche Macan lights
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Exterior lighting: headlights
- What is wrong
- Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2003-2020 Porsche Macan, Cayenne, Panamera, and Cayman S, 2001-2004 Boxster, Boxster S, 2004 Boxster 50 JAHRE SPYDER 550 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of all affected models and model years. The caps that cover the low-beam headlight horizontal adjustment screws are missing, which can allow the headlights to be improperly adjusted. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
- Risk
- Improperly adjusted headlights may not illuminate the road properly, or cause a glare to oncoming drivers, which can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the headlights for sealing caps and install missing caps as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 28, 2022. Owners may contact Porsche's customer service at 1‑800‑767‑7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ANB4.
Recall number 22V656000 · Recall details
What 2020 Porsche Macan owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The right passenger headlight which is supposed to be an LED light was out 1. early for an LED light and 2. without any notification. The lack of notification put both me and other drivers at harm Seems to be a known issue for the 2020 macans with the lighting They have made it so that the light is nearly impossible to be replaced
Led adaptive headlights of the Porsche macan S. S. Has malfunctioned spontaneously. Cost to replace the headlights is $5,400. This is an $80,000 car. Asked Porsche North America to look into this. There are multiple comments on online of people complaining about LED headlights on the passenger side. Spontaneously going out and having to spend this much money to replace the light. This is a safety measure and people who can't afford it may delay replacing the lights for a prolonged period of time If Porsche decides to put these kind of high-cost replacement items in lower level luxury cars then they need to support. My car has only $66,000 mi on it and it's only 5 years old
I noticed that my passenger side headlight was out but no warning was given in the dashboard. If I hadn’t noticed that the ‘round the corner’ lights were not working it might have taken me a while to figure it out presenting a safety issue
Passenger low beam headlight does not work. There is no “fault” message under “exterior lighting” indicating a problem with headlight.
The contact owns a 2020 Porsche Macan. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the passenger’s side headlight failed to illuminate. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was determined that there was a failure with the passenger’s side headlight LED circuit and that the headlight needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was then taken to a dealer, but it was not diagnosed or repaired; however, the mechanic confirmed the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.
Passenger side headlamp failure. DRL and HB working. low beam failure. Seems to be a common issue with 2020 model headlamp control module. Safety issue with astronomical repair costs from dealer. Request safety recall.
Problem Description: The low beam on the passenger side headlight has completely stopped working. Daytime running lights (DRLs) and high beams continue to function normally on the affected side. There are no dashboard warning lights other than the expected “check low beam” message. The vehicle was taken to Valley Imports Porsche in Fargo, ND, on 4/10/2026, where they diagnosed an internal failure of the integrated LED module in the sealed headlight assembly. They quoted approximately $5,000 for a full headlight replacement (no individual bulb or module repair is possible). This is a known recurring issue on 2019–2021 Porsche Macan models. Driving at night without functional low beams creates a significant safety hazard, as high beams alone are not a legal or safe substitute for normal low-beam illumination. Low beams are required under federal motor vehicle safety standards for safe roadway visibility. The failure occurred despite good overall service history. I request that the federal safety agency review this as a potential safety defect in the headlight system for these model years.
Passenger side LED headlight low beam failed prematurely. Hi beam and parking lights worked for a few months until they failed. Same issue as reported by many Macan owners. Failure reported on only 1 side of the car appears to be a manufacturer design flaw.
My passenger headlight low beam went out. And it is a widely known problem with the 2020 year.
Questions about the 2020 Porsche Macan lights
Does the 2020 Porsche Macan have lights problems?
Owners have filed 13 complaints about the lights of the 2020 Porsche Macan, 48% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 2020 Porsche Macan lights problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 2020 Porsche Macan lights?
Yes, 1 recall: 22V656000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Porsche Macan have the most lights problems?
The Porsche Macan model years with the most lights complaints are 2020 (13 complaints) and 2019 (10 complaints).
Other 2020 Porsche Macan problems
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