repaired · 2024 Q3
Exterior lighting: headlights
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.
2015 Porsche Macan SProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 8 owner complaints about the 2015 Porsche Macan S, most often about the service brakes. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 22V-656 the manufacturer reports only 30% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 25, 2025. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2015 Porsche Macan S has problems
8 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
2Service brakes
2Air bags1 crash/fire/injury
2Structure1 crash/fire/injury
1Service brakes, hydraulic
1Power train1 crash/fire/injury
1Electrical system
1Exterior lighting
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 2 | 0 |
| Air bags | 2 | 1 |
| Structure | 2 | 1 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
2015 Porsche Macan S recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2023 Q3
Occupant classification: front passenger
Risk. The air bag will not deploy during a crash if a front passenger is undetected, increasing the risk of injury.
repaired · 2018 Q4
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2018 Q3
Sensor: occupant classification
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.
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repaired · 2017 Q3
Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Porsche.
Best & worst years
2015 vs. every other Macan S year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Macan S median. How we score
'15'16'17'18'19'20
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2015 Porsche Macan S safety ratings
2015 Porsche Macan S SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2015 Porsche Macan S, and the recalls they led to.
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureOpen
In owners' words
What Macan S owners report
Recent service brakes complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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…
I OWN A 2015 PORSCHE MACAN S. ON 20TH JANUARY 2019, TO MY SHOCK MY CAR'S BRAKES FAILED DURING MY DRIVE FROM NY TO NJ. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ON THE CONSOLE BUT THE BRAKE PEDAL STARTED SLIDING TO THE FLOOR WITH NO RESISTANCE. I WAS REALLY LUCKY THAT THIS HAPPENED JUST AFTER I HAD GOTTEN…
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