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2015 Porsche Macan recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2015 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 7
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 37
Latest campaign: Aug 30, 2022

Recall summary by component7

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Fuel system, gasoline	3	Feb 12, 2020	20V077000 17V289000 15V717000
Air bags	2	Mar 3, 2021	21V131000 17V133000
Exterior lighting	1	Aug 30, 2022	22V656000
Service brakes, hydraulic	1	Aug 1, 2014	14V470000

Safety recalls7

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Aug 30, 2022Latest campaign


Aug 30, 202222V656000	Exterior lighting: headlights Improperly adjusted headlights may not illuminate the road properly, or cause a glare to oncoming drivers, which can increase the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 22V656000 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 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. Remedy 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. Filed under Macan S, Macan Turbo Campaign NHTSA 22V656000 · Aug 30, 2022
Mar 3, 202121V131000	Air bags: sensor occupant classification The air bag will not deploy during a crash if a front passenger is undetected, increasing the risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 21V131000 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. Risk The air bag will not deploy during a crash if a front passenger is undetected, increasing the risk of injury. Remedy 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. Filed under Macan S, Macan Turbo Campaign NHTSA 21V131000 · Mar 3, 2021
Feb 12, 202020V077000	Fuel system, gasoline: delivery fuel pump Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of a fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 20V077000 What's wrong 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. Risk Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of a fire. 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. Filed under Macan Campaign NHTSA 20V077000 · Feb 12, 2020
May 3, 201717V289000	Fuel system, gasoline: delivery fuel pump A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 17V289000 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. Risk A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. Remedy 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. Filed under Macan S, Macan Turbo Campaign NHTSA 17V289000 · May 3, 2017
Mar 2, 201717V133000	Air bags: sensor occupant classification 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. DetailsHide details for campaign 17V133000 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." 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. Remedy 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. Filed under Macan S, Macan Turbo Campaign NHTSA 17V133000 · Mar 2, 2017
Oct 30, 201515V717000	Fuel system, gasoline: delivery hoses, lines/piping, and fittings A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 15V717000 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. Risk A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. Remedy 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. Filed under Macan S, Macan Turbo Campaign NHTSA 15V717000 · Oct 30, 2015

Merged from NHTSA model names: Macan S, Macan Turbo, Macan. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Porsche recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component37

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

37Complaints filed

1Involving a crash

0Involving a fire

1Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Injuries
Air bags	9	24	1	1
Engine	6	16	0	0
Power train	6	16	1	1
Structure	5	14	1	1
Service brakes	5	14	0	0
Unknown or other	2	5	0	0
Fuel/propulsion system	2	5	0	0
Steering	2	5	0	0
Electrical system	2	5	0	0
Exterior lighting	2	5	0	0
Fuel system	1	3	0	0
Gasoline	1	3	0	0
Suspension	1	3	0	0
Back over prevention	1	3	0	0
Forward collision avoidance	1	3	0	0

1 more component with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names Macan, Macan S, Macan Turbo.

Latest reports

Unknown or other
“The liftgate in the back of the car every time it rains. It opens by itself because of the button in the very back that can open the lift gate. Is it waterproof and water keeps leaking in?”
Filed 10/14/2026 · ODI 11771242
Fuel system
“The contact owns a 2015 Porsche Macan. The contact stated that there was a fuel leak inside the cabin underneath the rear passenger’s seat, which caused a strong gasoline odor throughout the vehicle.”
Filed 10/05/2026 · ODI 11769161
Fuel/propulsion system
“In late August 2026 I noticed a strong gasoline odor in and around the vehicle, particularly after refueling, and stopped driving it immediately.”
Filed 09/23/2026 · ODI 11766504

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2015 Porsche Macan recall questions

How many recalls does the 2015 Porsche Macan have?

NHTSA lists 7 safety recall campaigns for the 2015 Porsche Macan. The most recent, 22V656000 (reported August 30, 2022), concerns exterior lighting. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2015 Porsche Macan recalls for?

The largest group is fuel system, gasoline, with 3 campaigns. Others: air bags (2), exterior lighting (1), service brakes, hydraulic (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2015 Porsche Macan?

Air bags is the most-reported component, named in 9 complaints out of 37 filed with NHTSA (24%). Across all complaints, owners reported 1 crash and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2015 Porsche Macan?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Porsche recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Porsche dealer.

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