Affected Years: 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 Porsche Macan. Our law firm is also investigating 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026 Porsche Macan for the same issues.
These issues seem to arise from defects in the Brake Pads/Rotors.
When you purchase or lease a new vehicle, you never expect to face maintenance issues and hassles. The reason you bought the new car is to avoid ongoing repair costs and the time it takes to resolve these issues. So, it is very frustrating to buy a 2016 – 2020 Porsche Macan, only to begin finding a grinding sound when braking. Even if the repairs are covered under the car warranty, you still face the time and inconvenience of trips to the dealership and not having your new vehicle to drive. If this sounds like your experience with your Macan, you should consider taking the time to sit down with a Guardian Lemon Law lawyer to discuss options, like filing suit against Porsche for brake system grinding if the manufacturer is not taking care of you and your vehicle. We can sue Porsche for selling you a defective, lemon Porsche Macan.
If your vehicle and issue qualify under California Lemon Law, we will get you introduced to a lawyer experienced in Porsche Macan brake system noise lemon law cases.
California Lemon Law And What It Provides Consumers
The Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act was passed into law in 1970 by the California legislature. In March of 1971, it went into effect. This law is the foundation for today’s California Lemon Law. Its purpose is to provide protection to consumers who make purchases of items that turn out to be defective. What the law provides is recourse for the consumer to hold any manufacturer accountable for honoring their express warranty. It also places the responsibility of paying the legal costs on the manufacturer if the claim or suit is won by the consumer. To qualify for the lemon law, there are some key criteria that must be met. When you need a Porsche Macan lemon law attorney to help you confirm your vehicle qualifies, please reach out to Guardian Lemon Law.
The Qualifications For Lemon Law Claims For A Vehicle
The qualifications are consistent for lemon law issues. The basis of the law states that the manufacturer has a limited number of tries to fix an issue before it will qualify as eligible for consideration under the lemon law for buy-back or replacement. The manufacturer must be afforded a minimum number of attempts, though. Lemon Law does not default to a buyback or replacement. The qualifications your vehicle and the issue need to meet are:
- The issue related to the lemon law claim cannot be caused by vehicle abuse or neglect
- The vehicle must be covered under the manufacturer’s new car warranty or a certified pre-owned warranty when the issue is initially reported, and remain covered during all follow on repair attempts
- The repair attempts required are defined as two attempts for any safety-related issues and four attempts for an issue that is not safety-related
- The vehicle is unavailable or unusable for the owner for more than 30 days in aggregate total while being repaired for the issue
- The vehicle issue impacts the safety, use, or value of the vehicle
Guardian Lemon Law is here to assist you with vehicle qualification assessments. We can also provide you with a lemon lawyer to sue Porsche for brake system noise if the manufacturer is unwilling to continue repair efforts or to offer a remedy to you.
Is There A Time Limit For Bringing A Claim For A Vehicle?
There is a time limit in California for filing a lemon lawsuit or claim. The 2025 update to the Lemon Law establishes the time limit as whichever of the two dates dealing with your purchase is the earliest. The first date is one year from the expiration of the manufacturer’s original warranty. The second date is six years from the vehicle’s original delivery date to you. Guardian Lemon Law will establish the date that applies to your claim during your case evaluation.
Reports Of Issues With The 2016-2020 Porsche Macan Braking System
The very alarming issues reported by many 2016–2020 Porsche Macan owners are that there is a grinding noise when they are applying the brakes of the vehicle, making them feel very unsafe. In some cases, the owner reports a metallic sound when the brakes are applied, which is common with old, worn-out brakes. Replacement should be done immediately before rotor damage occurs. Excessive squealing in 2016-2020 Porsche Macan models is heavily documented, in large part because Porsche uses large, high-performance brake pads and rotors designed for stopping power; they are prone to microscopic vibrations that broadcast noise easily. What it typical is that the brakes develop a glaze that needs to be removed.
High-performance brakes require aggressive use to clear this glaze. Find a safe, open road and perform several firm, controlled stops from approximately 45 to 50 mph down to 15 mph without coming to a full stop. Heat cycles normalize pad pressure and scrape off the glazed layer.
While brake pads are considered consumable items and are not typically covered under warranty because they are meant to wear out, a new set of brake pads installed by the manufacturer should not generate a grinding sound.
The grinding sound could be the warning you need to know that the brakes are not functioning at 100%, and you could be at risk for an accident. We can provide you with a Porsche Macan brake system noise lemon lawyer to evaluate the vehicle and issues while also representing you to get Porsche interested in resolving this.
Do I Have To File A Lemon Law Claim?
Vehicle owners do not need to file a lawsuit to take advantage of the lemon law protections in California. You can seek arbitration to work with Porsche before bringing suit. If the manufacturer will not respond, then it is time to take legal action. The documentation you provide to Guardian Lemon Law should contain the following in order to get started:
- Any and all original purchase documentation, including any warranty details provided
- All of the records for repair visits, with dates and times for drop off and pickup, to illustrate the lack of use/availability of the vehicle
- Any and all email communication with the manufacturer or dealership during repair efforts
- Proof of any out-of-pocket expenses related to the vehicle and its issue
If Porsche is not making an effort to work with you to resolve the vehicle issue, it is time to bring a Porsche Macan brake system noise law lawsuit to court.
What Are The Options For Remedy From Porsche
There are typically two options to resolve a lemon vehicle claim. One is a replacement, either an identical unit or one of similar value. The second option is a buy-back from the manufacturer. Your choice will be documented in the Porsche Macan defective brake pads/rotors lemon lawsuit filed on your behalf by Guardian Lemon Law.
If you choose the buy back of the lemon vehicle, you will receive the full cost of the vehicle, including all taxes and fees paid, less the cost deducted for the miles you put on your Macan before beginning repairs for the recurring issue. As mentioned above, the manufacturer will also pay the cost of your legal representation.
The Guardian Lemon Law Zero-Fee Guarantee
When it comes to filing a lawsuit for our clients, we are able to offer them some good news after what is likely to have been a painful and very stressful experience.
There will never be any upfront fees or expenses to hire Guardian Lemon Law, and you are under no obligation to hire us after we meet. Your initial meeting with us will be free regardless of the outcome. If you need of a second opinion on your existing case with a different law firm, that is also free. Call Guardian Lemon Law if you want a skilled legal professional to review the work of your current attorney. And keep in mind that you are allowed to change attorneys if you are not satisfied with the progress they are making or the direction they are going.
When the Zero-Fee guarantee really sets the Guardian Lemon Law firm apart from our peers is that, in addition to no upfront costs, if we do not win your case, we will not charge you for our time or expenses. Please contact Guardian Lemon Law when you wish to explore your options for a lawsuit against Porsche.
