KnownCarProblems2015 Porsche Macan Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 28 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Porsche Macan, most often about the air bags (25% of complaints). It is the 3rd most complained-about Macan model year since 2000 and has 2 recalls.
Most common 2015 Porsche Macan problems
Air bags
7 complaints · 25%Transmission
5 complaints · 18%Transfer case making vehicle sluggish in first and second gears. Feels like the vehicle is going to stall. I spoke with Porsche of delaware and they are aware of the issue with the transfer case.
There was a vibration on the car every time I accelerated from a stop, seems to always happen between 27mph to around 30mph. It was vibrating more or less depending on the acceleration type, fast acceleration will shake a little more. The vibration was most noticeable when the steering wheel was turned fully while…
Engine
5 complaints · 18%The vehicle was bought as new and currently has 32,000 miles as of 09.08.2020 with no history of accident. Surprisingly, I found oil leaks from timing chain cover and oils are leaking down due to using defective aluminum bolt, which gets brown off and causes the leak. This is a known issue and many Macan owners are…
Body and structure
3 complaints · 11%Parts named most often: body.
The sunroof drain hoses right side front and rear cracked (or were installed cracked from manufacturer), so the rain water can get inside of the structure. Water get down iinto and collected in the rear right electric comparetment, and damaged the park assist module. As a result no park assist, and smell in the…
Fuel system
3 complaints · 11%The contact owns a 2015 Porsche Macan. The contact stated that there was a fuel leak inside the cabin underneath the rear passengerâs seat, which caused a strong gasoline odor throughout the vehicle. The vehicle became inoperable. The contact observed a cracked filter flange underneath the seat, which resulted in a…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2015 Porsche Macan recalls
Fuel system: fuel pump
Risk: Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: 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.
Full defect 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.
Brakes: power assist
Risk: If the brake booster was damaged during installation, the vacuum in the brake booster may drop when the brakes are actuated, resulting in a reduced brake force boost, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect 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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Desiccated air bag inflator rupture
Summary
From 2000 through 2017, takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("psan") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004l. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited. The rapid burning can cause the inflator to rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious or even fatal injury to vehicle occupants. See 2016 blomquist report at www.NHTSA.gov/sites/NHTSA.gov/files/documents/expert_report-hrblomquist.pdf.consequently, all frontal inflators using propellant 2004 that do not contain a "desiccant" (a substa
Questions about the 2015 Porsche Macan
- What are the most common problems with the 2015 Porsche Macan?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: air bags (7 complaints); transmission (5 complaints); engine (5 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2015 Porsche Macan have?
- 2 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from February 12, 2020 (fuel system). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2015 a bad year for the Porsche Macan?
- It is the 3rd most complained-about Macan model year since 2000, with 28 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.