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2015 Porsche Macan

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2015 Macan.

Body SUVTransmission Automatic (AM-S7)

The 2015 Porsche Macan is an SUV paired with an Automatic (AM-S7) transmission and EPA fuel economy ratings of 17 mpg city, 23 mpg highway, and 19 mpg combined. In its reporting year it drew 25 owner complaints, with engine issues emerging as the most frequently cited area alongside two recalls on file. Set against the model's broader complaint history from 2015 through 2024 — which peaked at 59 reports in 2017 and bottomed at just 4 in 2022 — the 2015 sits well below the trouble peak, making it a comparatively quiet early data point in the lineup's long-term reliability arc.

Model year2026 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2015

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacityOil type and capacity will vary by model and options. Refer to the appropriate service information for the oil type and quantity.OEM · verified

EPA fuel economy17/23/19 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI NS · NS CCA battery, OE oil filter 94610732275. Note the factory engine air filter is now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI NS · NS CCAOEM · verified

Tire sizeFRONT 235/60R18; REAR 255/55R18OEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	94610732275 alt 0PB115466
Engine air filter	95B129620 discontinued · alt 95B129620A
Fuel filter	8R0919679E
Spark plug	99917023590
Battery	9A7915089B
Front wiper blades	95B998001A
Serpentine belt	94610225230
Thermostat	94810603404 alt 94810670700
Cabin air filter	PAB81943920

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic (AM-S7)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	184.3 in
Overall width	75.6 in
Overall height	63.8 in
Wheelbase	110.6 in
Curb weight	4112 lb
Track (front / rear)	64.2 / 65 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	57/43

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	17 / 23 / 19 mpg
Drivetrain	All-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuel	Premium Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Macan of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

4.2–4.9 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 4.20 sec — 2015 Turbo

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
2015	Turbo 3.6L Twin-Turbo V6	4.20 sec	12.90 sec	400 hp	AWD
2015	Turbo 3.6L Twin-Turbo V6	4.20 sec	12.90 sec	400 hp	AWD
2015	S 3.0L Twin-Turbo V6	4.60 sec	13.30 sec	340 hp	AWD
2015	S 3.0L Twin-Turbo V6	4.90 sec	13.50 sec	340 hp	AWD
2017	Turbo (Performance Package) 3.6L Twin-Turbo V6	3.50 sec	12.10 sec	440 hp	AWD
2017	Turbo (Performance Package) 3.6L Twin-Turbo V6	3.70 sec	12.40 sec	440 hp	AWD
2017	Turbo (Performance Package) 3.6L Twin-Turbo V6	3.70 sec	12.30 sec	440 hp	AWD
2017	GTS 3.0L Twin-Turbo V6	4.40 sec	13.00 sec	360 hp	AWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine ATF in the differential, DOT 4 · synthetic brake fluid. Torque the oil drain plug to 37.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-6-2-4-3-5.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake Fluid	DOT 4 · synthetic
Differential Gear Oil	ATF
Power Steering Fluid	Pentosin CHF11S

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs	96.0 inch lbs. ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	37.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts

63.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-6-2-4-3-5
Spark Plug Manufacturer	Porsche
Spark Plug Gap	.063 in
Spark Plug Torque	19(1) - 22(2) ft-lbs
Spark Plug Manufacturer	Porsche
Spark Plug Gap	.032 in
Spark Plug Torque	19(1) - 22(2) ft-lbs

Brakes

Minimum Pad Thickness	Front: 0.390; Rear: 0.346; Front: 0.079; Rear: 0.079 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for Replacement	Front: 1.260; Rear: .787
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after Refinish	Front: 1.323; Rear: .850
Variation from Parallelism Thickness Variation	.0007; Ceramic Brakes: .0004
Maximum Rotor Runout	.001
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for Replacement	Front: 1.339; Rear: 1.024
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after Refinish	Front: 1.402; Rear: 1.087
Variation from Parallelism Thickness Variation	.0007; Ceramic Brakes: .0004

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

72.0 inch lbs., Step 2: 15.0 ft. lbs., Step 3: 30.0 ft. lbs., Step 4: 90

72 in

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

72.0 inch lbs., Step 2: 15.0 lbs., Step 3: 30.0 ft. lbs., Step 4: 90

72 in

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 10,000 mi; spark plugs every 30,000 mi.

Every 10,000 mi	Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 20,000 mi	Air Intake Duct (inspect) · Body Water Drains (inspect) · Brake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect)
Every 30,000 mi	Spark Plugs (replace)
Every 40,000 mi	Engine Assembly (leak inspection) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Instrument Cluster Warning Indicator (inspect) · Seat Belt System (inspect) · Steering Linkage (inspect)
Every 80,000 mi	Engine Air Filter Element (replace)
At 160,000 mi	Drive Axle Assembly (drain & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

In 2015 the Macan recorded 25 consumer complaints, 2 recalls, 1 NHTSA investigation and 550 technical service bulletins (TSBs), placing it well below the spike seen in 2017 (59 complaints, 6 recalls, 561 TSBs) and comparable to the modest figures of later years. After the 2017 peak, complaints and recalls steadily declined, reaching single‑digit complaints and zero recalls by 2022–2024, while TSBs also fell from a high of 580 in 2019 to 198 in 2024. The 2015 complaint mix—primarily Engine (5), Power Train (5) and Air Bags (4)—does not include any crash or fire reports, and the data provides no further detail on root causes. This downward trend suggests that 2015 sits early in a generation that improved reliability over time, making it a reasonably safe year to consider, though the higher complaint count relative to later years warrants a thorough pre‑purchase inspection.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

550

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Owner complaints

0 involved a crash · 0 a fire

Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

’15’17 ’18 ’19 ’20 ’21 ’22 ’23 ’24

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 25 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Engine5

Power Train5

Air Bags4

Service Brakes2

Suspension,Structure1

Air Bags,Unknown Or Other1

Steering,Air Bags1

Steering1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

20V077000Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel PumpReported 12/02/2020

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… 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…

14V470000Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power AssistReported 01/08/2014

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain model year 2015 Macan vehicles manufactured March 6, 2014, to April 26, 2014. During manufacturing, the brake booster may have been damaged during… Remedy: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the brake booster, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 29, 2014. Owners may contact Porsche…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 550 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
40/26 4407	2026-06-30	Wheels	Wheel Bolt Replacement Requirement - Change from Wheel Bolts with Aluminum Washers to…
TSTR2636	2026-06-29	Unknown Or Other	Porsche Tester Software Update Information Software Version: 44.200.031
TSTR2635	2026-06-29	Unknown Or Other	Porsche Tester Software Update Information Software Version: 44.200.030
20/26	2026-06-25	Engine	Overview of Approved Porsche C20 Engine Oils (20/26)
19/26 1701	2026-06-25	Engine	Overview of Approved Porsche C30 Engine Oils (19/26)

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420

Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1

P0300

Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected

P0171

System too lean — Bank 1

P0455

Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak

P0128

Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature

P0442

Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

VIN tools

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Build data

Plant, GVWR class, engine and body data for any 17-character VIN.

Recalls

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Vehicles with shared specs

Find every vehicle that shares this one's battery, bulbs, oil capacity, platform or parts.

Group NS battery Vehicles taking Oil type and capacity will vary by model and options. Refer to the appropriate service information for the oil type and quantity.Engine oil filter 94610732275 Engine air filter 95B129620 Fuel filter 8R0919679E Spark plug 99917023590

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

Vehicle recalls & TSBs OBD-II trouble codes Torque specifications Maintenance schedules Fluid capacities & specs

Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2015 Macan take?

Oil type and capacity will vary by model and options. Refer to the appropriate service information for the oil type and quantity. of Oil type and capacity will vary by model and options. Refer to the appropriate service information for the oil type and quantity., per the factory manual.

Does the 2015 Macan have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Macan get?

EPA figures are 17 city / 23 highway / 19 combined mpg.