2015 Porsche Macan S recalls and problems

The 2015 Porsche Macan S has 5 safety recalls and 8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Porsche dealer.

Recalls
5
Complaints
8
Crashes / fires
1 / 0
Injuries / deaths
1 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2015 Porsche Macan S vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2015 Porsche Macan S recalls

Recall 22V-656: Exterior Lighting

Reported Aug 30, 2022 · 222,858 vehicles affected · Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

Problem: 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.

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. Owners may contact Porsche's customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ANB4.

Recall 21V-131: Air Bags

Reported Mar 3, 2021 · 39,547 vehicles affected · Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

Problem: 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.

Risk: The air bag will not deploy during a crash if a front passenger is undetected, increasing the risk of injury.

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. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AMA2.

Recall 17V-289: Fuel System, Gasoline

Reported May 3, 2017 · 51,497 vehicles affected · Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

Problem: 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.

Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

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. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AH06.

Recall 17V-133: Air Bags

Reported Mar 2, 2017 · 17,871 vehicles affected · Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

Problem: 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."

Risk: 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.

Fix: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the sensor mat and seat cushion, free of charge. The recall began June 28, 2017. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AH02.

Recall 15V-717: Fuel System, Gasoline

Reported Oct 30, 2015 · 21,835 vehicles affected · Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

Problem: 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.

Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

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. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AF06.

2015 Porsche Macan S problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Air Bags2
Structure2
Service Brakes2
Power Train1
Exterior Lighting1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1
Electrical System1

Most reported parts

  • Structure › Body — 2
  • Electrical System › Instrument Panel › Speedometer/Odometer — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 70,000 miles (median of owner reports).

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Recent 2015 Porsche Macan S complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Electrical System · at 70,000 miles · reported Aug 25, 2025
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2015 Porsche Macan S. The contact discovered a mileage discrepancy after the purchase. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 69,800. It was later discovered that the mileage on the Title was 70,000.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · at 63,600 miles · reported Aug 12, 2024
The contact owns a 2015 Porsche Macan S. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to stop as intended. The contact stated that the brake pedal was depressed to the floorboard. The contact stated that the parking brake was used to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed with hydraulic brake fluid line failure. The contact was informed that the hydraulic brake fluid line needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure…
Exterior Lighting · reported Nov 9, 2022
The contact owns a 2015 Porsche Macan S. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V656000 (Exterior Lighting) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called various local dealers who confirmed that parts were not yet available for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Air Bags · at 73,000 miles · reported Nov 10, 2021
The contact owns a 2015 Porsche Macan S. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V131000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact called the local dealer who stated that parts were not yet available for the recall repair. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 73,000. The VIN was not available. Parts distribution disconnect.
Service Brakes · at 71,000 miles · reported Apr 25, 2019
My wife recently had a very terrifying experience while driving home in our 2015 macan s this past weekend. After running errands, she was driving home and the brakes failed on our macan. There was no pressure in the brake lines and the brake pedal had to be pushed to the floor in order to just slow down, not even stop. There were no warning lights or indicators that came on before this issue happened. Luckily, she was alone in the car with no one on the road and only traveling on local roads, going around 25 MPH when this happened. If she was on the highway, this would have been a very…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2015 Porsche Macan S have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2015 Porsche Macan S: 22V-656 (exterior lighting), 21V-131 (air bags), 17V-289 (fuel system, gasoline), 17V-133 (air bags), 15V-717 (fuel system, gasoline). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2015 Porsche Macan S?

Owners report air bags problems most often (2 reports), followed by structure (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 70,000 miles.

Are Porsche recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Porsche dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.