At a glance
What can fail
The protective caps covering the low-beam headlight adjustment screws are missing, which allows headlights to be adjusted incorrectly and fail to meet federal lighting standards.
This page covers 6 recalls and EPA fuel economy for the 2015 Porsche Macan Turbo.
19 mpg combined
12.4 L/100km
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted.
The 2015 Porsche Macan Turbo has 6 recalls, the most serious being three separate fuel system issues where leaking fuel near an ignition source can cause a fire.
The fuel concerns come from different points in the fuel delivery system. The fuel pump flange can crack and allow fuel to escape, a low-pressure fuel line in the engine compartment can develop a leak that produces a fuel smell or visible leak, and a separate low-pressure line defect can also result in fuel leaking under the hood. Any of these can create a fire risk if the escaping fuel contacts a hot surface or spark.
Two recalls address the front passenger airbag. The sensor mat built into the front passenger seat can degrade or fail over time, causing the seat to register as empty even when someone is sitting in it. If that happens, the front passenger airbag will not deploy in a crash, leaving the occupant without that protection. Prior repair attempts did not fully resolve this issue, which is why it appears across more than one recall.
There is also a headlight recall that covers a broad range of Porsche models and years. The headlights on certain vehicles may be aimed incorrectly, either failing to light the road far enough ahead or pointing high enough to create glare for oncoming drivers, both of which raise the risk of a collision.
At a glance
What can fail
The protective caps covering the low-beam headlight adjustment screws are missing, which allows headlights to be adjusted incorrectly and fail to meet federal lighting standards.
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What the fix does
Dealers will inspect your headlights and install any missing sealing caps at no charge.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The front passenger seat occupancy sensor mat can degrade and stop detecting whether someone is sitting in that seat.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the sensor mat and seat cushion at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The fuel pump flange may crack, which could allow fuel to leak from the fuel system.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the flange, replace it if cracked, or apply protective film if intact.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The sensor mat in the front passenger seat may fail, which can prevent the front passenger air bag from inflating in a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the sensor mat and seat cushion at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The low pressure fuel line in the engine compartment may develop a leak.
What the fix does
Dealers will install an improved low pressure fuel line at no charge.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The fuel low pressure line may crack or fail, causing a fuel smell and/or leak. Fuel leaking near an ignition source could ignite and cause fire.
What the fix does
The dealer will replace the fuel low pressure line with an improved version.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.