Model year record

2015 Porsche Boxster recalls & problems

The 2015 Porsche Boxster has 2 safety recalls and 3 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is suspension (3 complaints).

Recalls2safety recalls

Complaints3filed by owners

Crashes · fires0 · 0reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths0 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

Power trainSep 1, 2021

Axle assembly

Recall 21V6790004,934 vehicles

Problem: 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.
Risk: A carrier fracture may cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.

Latches/locks/linkagesNov 4, 2014

Hood › Latch

Recall 14V6980001,382 vehicles

Problem: 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.
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.
Fix: 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.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Crash test ratings

2015 Porsche Boxster C RWD

OverallNot Rated

Frontal crash	Not Rated
Side crash	Not Rated
Rollover	Not Rated

2015 Porsche Boxster Gts C RWD

OverallNot Rated

Frontal crash	Not Rated
Side crash	Not Rated
Rollover	Not Rated

2015 Porsche Boxster S C RWD

OverallNot Rated

Frontal crash	Not Rated
Side crash	Not Rated
Rollover	Not Rated

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.

Fuel economy

Boxster

25mpg combined

City / highway	22 / 31 mpg
Fuel	Premium Gasoline

2.7 L · 6 cyl · Automatic (AM-S7) · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $3,300/year to fuel

Boxster GTS

25mpg combined

City / highway	21 / 30 mpg
Fuel	Premium Gasoline

3.4 L · 6 cyl · Automatic (AM-S7) · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $3,300/year to fuel

Boxster

24mpg combined

City / highway	20 / 29 mpg
Fuel	Premium Gasoline

2.7 L · 6 cyl · Manual 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $3,400/year to fuel

Boxster S

24mpg combined

City / highway	21 / 29 mpg
Fuel	Premium Gasoline

3.4 L · 6 cyl · Automatic (AM-S7) · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $3,400/year to fuel

Boxster S

22mpg combined

City / highway	20 / 27 mpg
Fuel	Premium Gasoline

3.4 L · 6 cyl · Manual 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $3,750/year to fuel

Boxster GTS

22mpg combined

City / highway	19 / 26 mpg
Fuel	Premium Gasoline

3.4 L · 6 cyl · Manual 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $3,750/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem area	Complaints	Typical mileage*
SuspensionFront › Wheel bearing; Front	3	3,200 mi
Engine	1	—
Steering	1	—
Wheels	1	—
Power train	1	—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Power train
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.
Oct 14, 2021
Steering
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
Jun 15, 2018 · 3,464 miles
Engine
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
Jun 15, 2018 · 3,200 miles

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.