2015 Porsche macan s
WP1AB2A51FLB53254
Vehicle history report for the 2015 Porsche macan s (VIN WP1AB2A51FLB53254). White. Title: Clean. 61,900 mi reported. Registered in Mn. 5 open safety recalls. Unlock full title, salvage, lien & accident history.
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Safety recalls 5
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER
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.
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.
NHTSA Campaign #21V131000 · 03/03/2021FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
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.
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 1-8
NHTSA Campaign #17V289000 · 03/05/2017FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
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.
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 custo
NHTSA Campaign #15V717000 · 30/10/2015AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
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 Protectio…
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.
NHTSA Campaign #17V133000 · 02/03/2017EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
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 headlight…
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.
NHTSA Campaign #22V656000 · 30/08/2022We'll email you the moment a new safety recall is issued — no spam, unsubscribe any time.
Common problems & what to inspect
Based on 8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2015 Porsche macan s, here are the most-reported problem areas — and exactly what to check before you buy.
💥 1 involved a crash 🚑 1 reported injury
🔍 Brakes should feel firm and quiet — no grinding, pulsing or pulling. Check for an ABS light and uneven pad/rotor wear.
🔍 Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.
🔍 Inspect for rust, fresh undercoating, mismatched paint, uneven panel gaps and any sign of prior collision or frame repair.
🔍 Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
🔍 Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
🔍 Confirm all headlights, brake lights, turn signals and reverse lights work, with no moisture inside the housings.
Pre-purchase checklist
- Match the VIN on the dash, door jamb and title — they must be identical.
- Cold-start the engine; listen for knocks and check for blue or white exhaust smoke.
- Test-drive through all gears at low and highway speed — no slipping, shudder or pulling.
- Confirm every warning light clears at startup (none should stay on).
- Check fluids — oil, coolant, transmission — for level, color and leaks.
- Look underneath for rust, fresh undercoating or signs of collision repair.
- Always get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a trusted mechanic.
Owner complaints 8
Complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of the 2015 Porsche macan s.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2015 Porsche Macan S. The contact discovered a mileage discrepancy after the purchase. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 69,800. It was later discovered that the mileage on the Title was 70,000.
NHTSA ODI #11682888SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
The contact owns a 2015 Porsche Macan S. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to stop as intended. The contact stated that the brake pedal was depressed to the floorboard. The contact stated that the parking brake was used to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer …
NHTSA ODI #11608091EXTERIOR LIGHTING
The contact owns a 2015 Porsche Macan S. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V656000 (Exterior Lighting) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called various local dealers who confirmed that parts…
NHTSA ODI #11492921AIR BAGS
The contact owns a 2015 Porsche Macan S. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V131000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact called the local dealer who stated that parts were not yet available for the recall repair. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount o…
NHTSA ODI #11439965SERVICE BRAKES
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 SLOW DOWN, NOT EVEN STOP. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS OR IND…
NHTSA ODI #11203676SERVICE BRAKES
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 OFF THE HIGHWAY AND HAD PULLED UP INTO A MALL PARKING LOT. P…
NHTSA ODI #11171689STRUCTURE
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.
NHTSA ODI #11132346POWER TRAIN,AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE
VEHICLE WENT OUT OF CONTROL WHEN DESCENDING THROUGH A MULTI-FLOOR PARKING GARAGE AT NORMAL SLOW SPEED. IT APPEARED TO BE UNINTENDED/UNCONTROLLED ACCELERATION. THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE GARAGE WALL, CAUSING THE WALL PANEL TO COME APART FROM THE STRUCTURE AND CAUSING VERY EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE, WHICH WAS DEEMED TOTALED BY THE INSURANCE COMPANY. TH…
Crash · 1 injured · NHTSA ODI #10839950
