2015 Porsche Macan Turbo: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2015 Porsche Macan Turbo: 5 recalls, 1 owner complaint and up to 19 mpg combined.
Recalls
5 vehicle recalls from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Fuel system Vehicle recall #15V717000 · 2015 · 21,835 vehicles
What's wrong: Porsche cars north america, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 macan s vehicles manufactured March 27, 2014, to October 27, 2015, and 2015-2016 macan turbo vehicles manufactured March 5, 2014, to October 27, 2015. The affected vehicles have a low pressure fuel line in the engine compartment that May leak.
Why it matters: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
The fix: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will install an improved low pressure fuel line, free of charge. Parts are not currently available. Porsche mailed an interim notification to owners on November 9, 2015 and will mail a second notice when parts are available.
Airbags Vehicle recall #17V133000 · 2017 · 17,871 vehicles
What's wrong: Porsche cars north america, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2015-2016 macan s and macan turbo and 2017 macan gts vehicles. The passenger occupant detection sensor mat May fail in the front passenger seat, deactivating the front passenger air bag. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (fmvss) number 208, "occupant crash protection."
Why it matters: In the event of a crash, if the front passenger air bag does not deploy as intended, the front passenger has an increased risk of injury.
The fix: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the sensor mat and seat cushion, free of charge. The recall began June 28, 2017.
Fuel system Vehicle recall #17V289000 · 2017 · 51,497 vehicles
What's wrong: Porsche cars north america, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2015-2017 macan s and macan turbo vehicles, and 2017 macan, macan turbo with the performance package, and macan gts vehicles. The fuel pump flange on the affected vehicles May crack, allowing fuel to leak.
Why it matters: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
The fix: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the flanges, replacing any that are cracked. Flanges that aren't cracked will have a protective film applied. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on July 19, 2017.
Airbags Vehicle recall #21V131000 · 2021 · 39,547 vehicles
What's wrong: Porsche cars north america, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2017-2018 macan, macan turbo kits, macan gts, 2015-2018 macan s, and macan turbo vehicles. The front passenger seat occupancy sensor mat May degrade and fail to detect a passenger in the front seat.
Why it matters: The air bag will not deploy during a crash if a front passenger is undetected, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the sensor mat and seat cushion, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 25, 2021.
Exterior lights Vehicle recall #22V656000 · 2022 · 222,858 vehicles
What's 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…
Why it matters: Improperly adjusted headlights May not illuminate the road properly, or cause a glare to oncoming drivers, which can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix: 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.
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 0 mention a fire, 0 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Engine (1): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
The 2015 Porsche Macan Turbo has 1 owner complaints, ranking #3 of 5 Macan Turbo model years for complaints (about average; the typical year has 1). Neighboring years: 2016 (2 complaints, 4 recalls).
Engines & fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.6 L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic (AM-S7) | All-Wheel Drive | 17 | 23 | 19 | Premium |
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FAQ
Does the 2015 Porsche Macan Turbo have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 vehicle recalls for the 2015 Porsche Macan Turbo. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2015 Porsche Macan Turbo problems?
Owners have filed 1 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are engine (1).
What gas mileage does the 2015 Porsche Macan Turbo get?
EPA ratings run up to 19 mpg combined (3.6 L, Automatic (AM-S7)), across 1 engine and transmission combos.
Where can I get a 2015 Porsche Macan Turbo repair manual?
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