2015 PORSCHE BOXSTER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
7
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
17
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2015 PORSCHE BOXSTER
The 2015 PORSCHE BOXSTER has received a total of 7 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY, LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH. 17 technical service bulletins have been issued by Porsche Cars North America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine (1 complaint), Power Train (1 complaint), and Steering (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2015 PORSCHE BOXSTER
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2015 PORSCHE BOXSTER, potentially affecting up to 6,316 vehicles.
Recall 21V679000 — POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
| 4,934 vehicles affected
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.
Consequence: A carrier fracture may cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
View full details →Recall 14V698000 — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
| 1,382 vehicles affected
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.
Consequence: 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.
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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2015 PORSCHE BOXSTER
7 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2015 PORSCHE BOXSTER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionfront | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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.
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
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
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
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
Safety Rating for the 2015 PORSCHE BOXSTER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2015 PORSCHE BOXSTER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2015 PORSCHE BOXSTER
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. has issued 17 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2015 PORSCHE BOXSTER. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
No. GR17D4a — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Product Knowledge for the Porsche evolution from 1948-2025
No. 2404 — POWER TRAIN
Special tools and equipment information for the Boxster, Cayman, 911, and Panamera
No. 24-21 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
Installation and conversion instructions for the PCM3.1 - Navigation Update.
WMH7 — EQUIPMENT
Porsche intranet posting with information on Workshop Campaign WMH7 - retrofitting or replacing air intake grille
No. 139-21 — WHEELS
Information for recall campaign AMB7 - replacing axle carrier side section.
122-D2A2M-10 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
Subject: Front axle: Control arms (wishbone) and longitudinal arms Rear axle: Trailing arms (wishbone) and carrier side section Information: If the affected axle parts need to be replaced, an old partmay still be installed on the opposite half of the axle. Different types of axle parts cannot be installed. A...
122-S7H6V-03 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Concerns: Battery trickle charging with "Charge-o-mat"may time out within a short period of time. The trickle charging will thus end prematurely. Thismay result in a dead battery. Information: The ?Charge-o-mat? device recommended by Porsche can be connected to the plug socket in the above-mentioned vehicles again in accordance with instructions...
122-W4G8S-10 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Technical Concern: By design, the vehicle gateway allows certain vehicle features to time-out, in stages. This allows the vehicle to sleep. One feature that can time-out is the 12 V DC power point (cigarette lighter) in the center console area. One of the recommended methods of using the battery maintainer...
122-G3T4J-09 — WHEELS
Some of the underbody protection in the rear left wheel housing was not applied according to specifications on the affected vehicles due to a programming error at a production station. As a result, this area can become corroded over the service life of the vehicle.
9812133-15 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
WF86 - Re-Programming DME Control Unit (Workshop Campaign)
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2015 PORSCHE BOXSTER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the PORSCHE BOXSTER
- 2012 PORSCHE BOXSTER — 1 complaint
- 2013 PORSCHE BOXSTER — 13 complaints
- 2014 PORSCHE BOXSTER — 3 complaints
- 2015 PORSCHE BOXSTER (current)
- 2016 PORSCHE BOXSTER — 0 complaints
- 2017 PORSCHE BOXSTER — 1 complaint
- 2020 PORSCHE BOXSTER — 0 complaints
Other PORSCHE Models
- PORSCHE CAYENNE — 629 total complaints
- PORSCHE TAYCAN — 378 total complaints
- PORSCHE MACAN — 245 total complaints
- PORSCHE 911 — 173 total complaints
- PORSCHE PANAMERA — 153 total complaints
- PORSCHE CAYENNE S — 135 total complaints
- PORSCHE 911 TURBO — 89 total complaints
- PORSCHE 911 GT3 — 67 total complaints