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2015 Porsche Boxster

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest Oct 22, 2021
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest Sep 1, 2021
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 3 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2015 Porsche Boxster, most frequently naming the suspension, engine and other / unspecified categories. 2 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 442 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Suspension233.3%
  • Engine116.7%
  • Other / unspecified116.7%
  • Powertrain (other)116.7%
  • Steering116.7%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

2 campaigns cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
21V679000

POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

Sep 1, 2021
4,934 units potentially affected
The defect: Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Boxster, 2013-2014 Boxster S, 2014-2015 Cayman, Cayman S, 2015 Boxster GTS, and Cayman GTS vehicles. The rear-axle carrier side sections may fracture.
The risk: A carrier fracture may cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy: Dealers will replace the rear-axle carrier side sections, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 6, 2022. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AMB7.
Porsche Cars North America, Inc.Manufacturer number AMB7View on NHTSA.gov
14V698000

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH

Nov 4, 2014
1,382 units potentially affected
The defect: Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Porsche 911, Boxster, and Cayman vehicles manufactured May 7, 2014, to September 23, 2014. The front hood upper lock components were not manufactured to specification and may fail to securely latch the vehicle's hood during operation.
The risk: A failure of the hood latching mechanism may cause the hood to suddenly open during vehicle operation and will severely impede the driver's ability to see out the front windshield, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
The remedy: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the lock on the front hood, free of charge. The recall began December 12, 2014. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AE04.
Porsche Cars North America, Inc.Manufacturer number AE04View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Powertrain (other)
Filed Oct 22, 2021

The contact owns a 2015 Porsche Boxster. The contact stated that the vehicle rental app TURO informed him that the vehicle was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V679000 (Power Train). The dealer was then notified about the recall and the contact was informed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer had been notified of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

NHTSA ID
11437770
Incident
Oct 14, 2021
Other / unspecifiedSteeringSuspension
Filed Apr 11, 2019

STRONG VIBRATION AND NOISE IN FRONT END STEERING, SUSPENSION AND WHEELS AT HIGHER STEERING ANGLES AND SLOW SPEED MOTION. THIS OCCURS IN DRIVEWAYS, PARKING LOTS AND SHARP TURNS ONTO CITY STREETS AND HAS BEEN CONTINUALLY PRESENT SINCE I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE, AND REPORTED IT TO THE SERVICING DEALERSHIP IN JUNE, 2018

NHTSA ID
11195617
Incident
Jun 15, 2018
Mileage
3,464 mi
EngineSuspension
Filed Apr 10, 2019

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 PORSCHE BOXSTER. WHILE DRIVING AT A LOW SPEED, THERE WAS A VIOLENT VIBRATION AND NOISE NEAR THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO PORSCHE JACKSONVILLE (904-725-9155, LOCATED AT 10100 ATLANTIC BLVD, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32225) WHERE THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE VEHICLE PERFORMED AS EXPECTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND ECHOED THE DEALER'S STATEMENT. THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 3,200. *BF*JB

NHTSA ID
11195444
Incident
Jun 15, 2018
Mileage
3,200 mi

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

TSTR 2642

Porsche Tester Software Update Information Software Version: 44.300.000

SPTL 2607a

VAS 621001A Matrix Headlamp Aimer – Automatic Shipment / Maha Installation

101/25

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

PCCM+ 9x1.I

SPTL 2607

VAS 621001A Matrix Headlamp Aimer – Automatic Shipment / Maha Installation

18/26

POWER TRAIN

Warranty Information: Warranty Extension for Transmission Electronics Control Unit (18/26)

13/26

ENGINE

Allocation of Approved Engine Oils MY 2027 (13/26)

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Porsche Boxster by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2015Viewing320—
2014230—
2013101038.3
2012110—
2006500—
2005160028.8
2004330—
2003124065.4
2002104055.7
2001134051.1
2000530—
1999283044.8
1998324146.8
1997226049.4
1996000—
1989100—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.