2015 PORSCHE 918 SPYDER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
5
Recalls
54
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2015 PORSCHE 918 SPYDER
The 2015 PORSCHE 918 SPYDER has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 7 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SUSPENSION:REAR, SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM, SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT. 54 technical service bulletins have been issued by Porsche Cars North America, Inc. for this model year.
Recalls for the 2015 PORSCHE 918 SPYDER
NHTSA has recorded 7 recalls for the 2015 PORSCHE 918 SPYDER, potentially affecting up to 1,756 vehicles.
Recall 18V287000 — SUSPENSION:REAR
| 305 vehicles affected
Defect: Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder vehicles. The connecting shafts of the longitudinal and transverse control arms may fail due to stress corrosion cracking, impacting vehicle handling.
Consequence: If the control arm connecting shafts crack, affecting vehicle handling, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the longitudinal and transverse control arms, free of charge. The recall began on September 6, 2018. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AJ04.
View full details →Recall 18V287000 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
| 305 vehicles affected
Defect: Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder vehicles. The connecting shafts of the longitudinal and transverse control arms may fail due to stress corrosion cracking, impacting vehicle handling.
Consequence: If the control arm connecting shafts crack, affecting vehicle handling, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the longitudinal and transverse control arms, free of charge. The recall began on September 6, 2018. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AJ04.
View full details →Recall 16V885000 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
| 306 vehicles affected
Defect: Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain model year 2015 918 Spyder vehicles manufactured November 6, 2013, to July 27, 2015. The affected vehicles have front lower control arms that may crack at the ball joint.
Consequence: A cracked lower control arm may affect vehicle handling, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the lower control arms, free of charge. The recall began on February 20, 2017. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AG09.
View full details →Recall 16V885000 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
| 306 vehicles affected
Defect: Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain model year 2015 918 Spyder vehicles manufactured November 6, 2013, to July 27, 2015. The affected vehicles have front lower control arms that may crack at the ball joint.
Consequence: A cracked lower control arm may affect vehicle handling, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the lower control arms, free of charge. The recall began on February 20, 2017. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AG09.
View full details →Recall 16V520000 — SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
| 306 vehicles affected
Defect: Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain model year 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder Hybrid Electric vehicles manufactured February 2, 2015 through July 1, 2015. In the affected vehicles, incorrect screws might have been used when re-installing and/or re-securing the seat belt mount or the seat belt reel during vehicle service.
Consequence: In the event of a crash, the incorrect bolts may not keep the seat belts properly anchored to the car, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupants.
Remedy: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and as necessary, replace the seat belt mount and seat belt reel attaching bolts, free of charge. The recall began October 18, 2016. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's...
View full details →Recall 15V335000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
| 223 vehicles affected
Defect: Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain model year 2015 918 Spyder vehicles manufactured February 25, 2014, to April 29, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the wiring harness for the left rear radiator fan may contact an engine heat insulation plate.
Consequence: If the harness contacts the insulation plate, the harness may chafe and result in an electrical short which could increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the wiring harness and secure it to a coolant tube using a tie-wrap clip, free of charge. The recall began on July 13, 2015. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243....
View full details →Recall 14V457000 — SUSPENSION:REAR
| 5 vehicles affected
Defect: Porsche Cars of North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain model year 2015 918 Spyder vehicles manufactured May 7, 2014, to June 18, 2014. The affected vehicles may have been manufactured with rear-axle control arms that may break, causing difficulty controlling the vehicle.
Consequence: If the control arms break, the driver may lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the control arms, as necessary, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2015 PORSCHE 918 SPYDER
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2015 PORSCHE 918 SPYDER.
Safety Rating for the 2015 PORSCHE 918 SPYDER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2015 PORSCHE 918 SPYDER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2015 PORSCHE 918 SPYDER
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. has issued 54 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2015 PORSCHE 918 SPYDER. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
No. 03-23 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Overview of approved engine C30 oils for all Porsche models that use C30 oil.
No. 1406a.1 — EQUIPMENT
Special tools information for a group of new tools - level 0. Support the 918 Spyder
No. 1406b.1 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Special tools information on a group of new tools - level 2. Involving the 918 Spyder.
No. 2109.1 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Instructions on advanced technical information for critical 12V Li-ion battery recycling for the 911, Cayenne, Taycan, and 918 Spyder.
918988-15 Rev — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
WF59 - Replacing Porsche Vehicle Tracking System (PVTS) Control Unit (Workshop Campaign)
No. 2038 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Special Tools information for a new spark plug socket suppressor tool.
122-A7C8T-10 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
Informatin: Internal tests have shown that the longitudinal and transverse control arms installed on the affected vehicles may be prone to corrosion. The durability of these components cannot therefore be unequivocally guaranteed.
122-A8U3D-05 — SUSPENSION:REAR
Condition Loose or Damaged M8 Threaded Inserts Technical Background The protective panel below the engine is actually an integral part of the rear CFRP monocoque. The rear suspension must never be ladened without this panel properly installed and at least the eight M8 fasteners installed and tightened to specification (see...
122-A8U3D-05 — EQUIPMENT
Condition Loose or Damaged M8 Threaded Inserts Technical Background The protective panel below the engine is actually an integral part of the rear CFRP monocoque. The rear suspension must never be ladened without this panel properly installed and at least the eight M8 fasteners installed and tightened to specification (see...
122-A8U3D-05 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Condition Loose or Damaged M8 Threaded Inserts Technical Background The protective panel below the engine is actually an integral part of the rear CFRP monocoque. The rear suspension must never be ladened without this panel properly installed and at least the eight M8 fasteners installed and tightened to specification (see...
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2015 PORSCHE 918 SPYDER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
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