Reliable Auto DB

2015 Porsche Macan reliability

Is it reliable?

The 2015 Porsche Macan has 26 complaints with NHTSA after 12 years, or 1 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most Macan years here — under the median of the other years, which is 2. NHTSA has 2 recalls on file, including Fuel pump and Power assist.

2015 Porsche Macan
Photo by Alexander Migl, resized from the original. Wikimedia Commons CC BY-SA 4.0
Complaints

26

Per year

1

Recalls

2

Years on the road

12

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Air bags (7 of 26), then Engine (5) and Powertrain (5).

Next to 2016

The 2016 Macan has 0 complaints, 0 per year. The 2015 has more complaints per year than the 2016.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2015 Porsche Macan. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (2)

Recall Fuel pump 2020-02-12 · NHTSA campaign 20V077000
Summary Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Macan vehicles. The fuel pump service cover may contact the flow nozzle on the filter flange of the fuel pump, potentially causing cracks and a fuel leak.
Remedy Porsche will rework or replace and apply a protective film to the fuel pump flange. in addition, the fuel pump flange will be inspected and replaced if cracks are present. The recall began April 10, 2020. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ALA2.
Recall hydraulic brakes, power assist 2014-08-01 · NHTSA campaign 14V470000
Summary Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain model year 2015 Macan vehicles manufactured March 6, 2014, to April 26, 2014. During manufacturing, the brake booster may have been damaged during installation.
Remedy Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the brake booster, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 29, 2014. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-545-8039. Porsche's number for this recall is AE02.

Complaints by component (26 total)

Air bags
7
Engine
5
Powertrain
5
Structure
3
Fuel and propulsion system
2
Service brakes
2
Steering
2
Back-over prevention
1
Electrical system
1
Exterior lighting
1
Forward collision avoidance
1
Suspension
1
Show 4 more Show less
Crash-flagged

0

Fire-flagged

0

Injury reports

0

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

12014120176201922020220212202212023620243202522026
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "In late August 2026 I noticed a strong gasoline odor in and around the vehicle, particularly after refueling, and stopped driving it immediately. On September 2, 2026, an independent Porsche specialist inspected the…"
    Fuel and propulsion system · filed 2026-09-23
  • "Same passenger airbag issue as what everyone else is reporting! A recall is needed again for this!"
    Air bags · filed 2026-05-21
  • "My airbag light has remained on, uninterrupted, for over about one month now. I had the fault code read by an independent shop and they informed me that the fault was the occupant sensor for the passenger seat…"
    Air bags · filed 2025-12-11
  • "The rear subframe of my 2015 Porsche Macan has suffered severe corrosion to the extent that it was no longer safe to operate the vehicle. This corrosion led to an unexpected failure of the subframe, causing the rear end…"
    Suspension, Structure · filed 2025-10-13
  • "Dashboard has an issue where staples have come out, I am told this may impact the air bags in an accident. Dealer recommended selling the car. This is recurring issue that is very common."
    Air bags, Unknown or other · filed 2025-07-11

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2015 Porsche Macan S SUV AWD Not rated Not rated Not rated Not rated
2015 Porsche Macan SUV AWD Not rated Not rated Not rated Not rated
2015 Porsche Macan Turbo SUV AWD Not rated Not rated Not rated Not rated

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
Macan S 3L, 6-cyl Automatic (AM-S7) All-wheel drive 17 23 19 MPG $4200
Macan Turbo 3.6L, 6-cyl Automatic (AM-S7) All-wheel drive 17 23 19 MPG $4200

Specs and fitment

First generation (ICE), 2015–2023
Body styles SUV
Oil 5W-30 (2.0L four, ~5 qt with filter); 0W-40 (3.0L/3.6L V6 turbo, ~8.5 qt with filter)
Tire size 235/55 R19 (Macan S and Turbo standard staggered fitment) front / 255/50 R19 (Macan S and Turbo standard staggered fitment) rear

Known issues for this generation

NHTSA recall 20V-077 covers certain 2015-2018 Macan vehicles in which the fuel pump service cover may contact the filter flange and cause cracks and a fuel leak; Porsche reworks or replaces the fuel pump flange and applies a protective film. Recall 21V-131 covers certain 2015-2018 Macan variants whose front passenger seat occupancy sensor mat may degrade and fail to detect a passenger; Porsche replaces the sensor mat.

Compare

See every Porsche Macan model year →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2015 Porsche Macan reliable?

The 2015 Porsche Macan has 26 complaints with NHTSA after 12 years, or 1 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most Macan years here — under the median of the other years, which is 2. NHTSA has 2 recalls on file, including Fuel pump and Power assist.

What are common problems with a 2015 Porsche Macan?

The complaints owners file most often name Air bags (7 of 26), then Engine (5) and Powertrain (5).

Is the 2015 Porsche Macan more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2016 Macan has 0 complaints, 0 per year. The 2015 has more complaints per year than the 2016.

Has the 2015 Porsche Macan been recalled?

The 2015 Porsche Macan has 2 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2015 Porsche Macan?

Owners have filed 26 complaints about the 2015 Porsche Macan with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2015 Porsche Macan get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2015 Porsche Macan is 19 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

Does the Porsche Macan use engine oil?

Gasoline Macan models (2015-2023) require engine oil—viscosity and capacity vary by engine (about 4.4–8.5 qt). The 2024+ Macan Electric does not use combustion-engine oil.

What does recall 20V-077 cover on the Macan?

Certain 2015-2018 Macan vehicles: the fuel pump service cover may contact the filter—see the NHTSA campaign for the remedy.

Which Macan lines does this site track?

ICE 95B (2015-2023) and Macan Electric (2024-on).