The Lemon Index2015 Porsche Macan.
The 2015 Porsche Macan is one of the most reliable years by owner complaints: 4 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 20, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about body structure, it has 7 recalls, and it gets 19 mpg combined. The best Porsche Macan year is 2022.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 37 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Porsche Macan year. 2015 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 33K to 72K miles on the car (16 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
Recalls 7
- lights 2022
Please see the recall report for a complete list of all affected models and model years.
- airbags 2021
The front passenger seat occupancy sensor mat may degrade and fail to detect a passenger in the front seat.
- fuel system, gasoline 2020
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.
Show all 7 recalls
- fuel system, gasoline 2017
The fuel pump flange on the affected vehicles may crack, allowing fuel to leak.
- airbags 2017
The passenger occupant detection sensor mat may fail in the front passenger seat, deactivating the front passenger air bag.
- fuel system, gasoline 2015
The affected vehicles have a low pressure fuel line in the engine compartment that may leak.
- brakes 2014
During manufacturing, the brake booster may have been damaged during installation.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Porsche told dealers about
Porsche sent dealers 588 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- In some cases, on some vehicles, there can be an incorrect diagnosis of tank leakage due to dirt
- Symptom: Customers complain about disturbing noises coming from the footwell area on the…
- Oil leak/leak on PDK transmission close to the connection point between the intermediate…
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Government investigations
- OpenDesiccated air bag inflator rupture2021
NHTSA looks into a problem when enough owners report it. Many end in a recall.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Porsche Macan SUV AWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | not rated |
| Porsche Macan S SUV AWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | not rated |
Fuel cost and engines
About $4200 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 3.0L 6-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl.
In owners' words
A leaking sunroof caused water to enter and soak the carpet in the rear and front passenger area. The dealer believes this is due to a design defect in the drain lines that run from the sunroof.
2015 Porsche Macan owner · NHTSA complaint 11132346
Quick answers
Is the 2015 Porsche Macan reliable?
Yes, it is one of the most reliable by government complaints. It drew 5× fewer complaints than average filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 20; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Porsche Macan year by this measure is 2022.
What are the most common 2015 Porsche Macan problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are body structure (75%), airbags (50%) and transmission & drivetrain (25%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2015 Porsche Macan have?
7 safety recalls (latest: lights). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2015 Porsche Macan get?
19 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Does the 2015 Porsche Macan have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 25% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2015 Porsche Macan cost in fuel a year?
About $4200 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2015 Porsche Macan have?
3.0L 6-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl.
What Porsche Macan year is better than the 2015?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2022, 2015 and 2021.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works