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2022 Porsche Macan

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2022 Macan.

Transmission Automatic (AM-S7)

Defined by an Automatic (AM-S7) transmission and EPA fuel economy ratings of 19/25/21 mpg, the 2022 Porsche Macan establishes its mechanical identity within the model's lineage. This model year occupies the lowest point in the model complaint history spanning 2015 to 2024, recording just 4 total owner complaints compared to the 2017 peak of 59. With zero recalls reported and exterior lighting identified as the top complaint area, the 2022 iteration stands as the most reliable chapter in the vehicle's recent track record.

Model year202620252024202320222021202020192018

Quick specs

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

Lug nut torque118.0 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy19/25/21 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI The manufacturer used many different sized batteries during production of this model. Carefully fit the battery to size which is vented to the outside of the vehicle. The vehicles battery must be registered and the computer reset with a scan tool after installation. PR-Codes denote type of battery options used. AGM VRLA: PR-J0B: 49, PR-J0P: 95R · O.E. AmpHrs for AGM VRLA Batteries: J0B: 92.0, J0P: 105.0 CCA battery, OE oil filter 9A711533100. 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 The manufacturer used many different sized batteries during production of this model. Carefully fit the battery to size which is vented to the outside of the vehicle. The vehicles battery must be registered and the computer reset with a scan tool after installation. PR-Codes denote type of battery options used. AGM VRLA: PR-J0B: 49, PR-J0P: 95R · O.E. AmpHrs for AGM VRLA Batteries: J0B: 92.0, J0P: 105.0 CCAOEM · verified
Tire size235/55R19 101V, Rear: 255/50R19 103VOEM · verified
Wheel / rimFront: 8.5, Rear: 9; Optional: Front: 8.5, Rear: 9; Front: 9, Rear: 10; Front: 9, Rear: 10; Front: 9.5, Rear: 10; Front: 9.5, Rear: 10 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter9A711533100 alt 95811707000
Engine air filter95B129620B alt 95B129620A
Fuel filterPAC919679
Spark plug9A790560150 alt 9A7905601
Battery9A7915089B
Front wiper blades95B998001A
Serpentine belt95826084910 alt 9A790313710
Thermostat9A700817500 alt 9A700850800
Cabin air filterPAB81943920 alt PAC819441

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (AM-S7)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length185 in
Overall width75.6 in
Overall height63.8 in
Wheelbase110.6 in
Curb weight4098 lb
Track (front / rear)65.4 / 65 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)57/43

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined19 / 25 / 21 mpg
DrivetrainAll-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelPremium 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.

3.5–5.6 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 3.50 sec — 2022 GTS
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2022GTS 2.9L Twin-Turbo V63.50 sec12.10 sec434 hpAWD
2022GTS 2.9L Twin-Turbo V63.60 sec12.20 sec434 hpAWD
2022S 2.9L Twin-Turbo V63.80 sec12.50 sec375 hpAWD
2022SUV 2.0L Turbo I-45.00 sec13.70 sec261 hpAWD
2022SUV 2.0L Turbo I-45.60 sec14.30 sec261 hpAWD
2021GTS 2.9L Twin-Turbo V63.90 sec12.60 sec434 hpAWD
2020Turbo 2.9L Twin-Turbo V63.50 sec12.20 sec434 hpAWD
2020GTS 2.9L Twin-Turbo V63.90 sec12.60 sec375 hpAWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

Torque lug nuts to 118.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.

Engine torques

Cylinder Head InstructionsUse new bolts only.
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs9.5 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs7.5 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts118.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-6-2-4-3-5
Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2

Battery & A/C

Oil GroupPAG
Oil Capacity3.72 oz

Brakes

Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.39; Rear: 0.346

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
13.5 ft. lbs., Step 2: 50°3.5 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
13.5 ft. lbs., Step 2: 12.0 ft. lbs., Step 3: 80°, Step 4: Loosen all bolts., Step 5: 3.5 ft. lbs., Step 6: 12.0 ft. lbs., Step 7: 80°3.5 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
115.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 110°15 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Install all bolts finger tight. Bolts 1-10 Steps 2-437 ft. lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
119.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 120°19 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
13.5 ft. lbs., Step 2: 11.0 ft. lbs., Step 3: 37.0 ft. lbs., Step 4: Loosen all bolts., Step 5: 3.5 ft. lbs., Step 6: 11.0 ft. lbs., Step 7: 75°, Step 8: 75°3.5 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
111.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 120°11 ft. lbs

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 miBody Water Drains (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (inspect) · Underbody (inspect)
Every 20,000 miAir Intake Duct (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Driveshaft (inspect)
Every 30,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)
Every 40,000 miBrake Linings (inspect) · Door Stop (lubricate) · Engine Assembly (leak inspection) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Seat Belt System (inspect)
Every 80,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace)
At 160,000 miDrive 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.

The 2022 Porsche Macan sits at the most favorable point in its generation's federal record, with just 4 complaints, zero recalls, and zero investigations—the lowest complaint volume across the entire 2015–2024 arc and a dramatic drop from the 2017 peak of 59 complaints and 6 recalls. The complaint trend traces a clear curve: early-generation turbulence through 2017, a mid-life moderation in 20182020, and then a sharp decline into 2021–2022, where 2022 represents the bottom of the arc before a very modest uptick to 6 and 8 complaints in 2023 and 2024. Recalls follow the same pattern, having dwindled from the 2017 high to zero across the most recent three model years, suggesting Porsche addressed the early issues rather than introducing new ones. The four 2022 complaint areas—Exterior Lighting, Power Train, and two Electrical System entries—are each single-occurrence cases with no clustering around a systemic fault, and there are no crash or fire complaints, which is a reassuring safety signal. TSBs remain relatively elevated at 428, but the trajectory is decisively downward (from 580 in 2019 to 198 in 2024), indicating that service bulletins are aging out as the platform matures. The data does not specify root causes for the isolated 2022 complaints, but their diversity and low volume point to individual-component randomness rather than a known defect. Taken together, the 2022 model year is a strong candidate on the federal record and represents a sensible year to buy within this generation.

0
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
428
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
4
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 4 complaints on record, top 4 components.

Exterior Lighting1
Power Train1
Electrical System,Unknown Or Other1
Electrical System,Unknown Or Other,Engine1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 428 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
40/26 44072026-06-30WheelsWheel Bolt Replacement Requirement - Change from Wheel Bolts with Aluminum Washers to…
TSTR26362026-06-29Unknown Or OtherPorsche Tester Software Update Information Software Version: 44.200.031
TSTR26352026-06-29Unknown Or OtherPorsche Tester Software Update Information Software Version: 44.200.030
20/262026-06-25EngineOverview of Approved Porsche C20 Engine Oils (20/26)
19/26 17012026-06-25EngineOverview 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

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Frequently asked

Does the 2022 Macan have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Macan get?

EPA figures are 19 city / 25 highway / 21 combined mpg.