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2015 Porsche 911 recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2015 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
2
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
8
Latest campaign
Dec 11, 2019

Recall summary by component2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Equipment1Dec 11, 2019
Latches/locks/linkages1Nov 4, 2014

Safety recalls2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Dec 11, 2019Latest campaign
Dec 11, 201919V875000

Equipment: other owners/service/other manual

Improper CRS installation increases the risk of an injury to the occupant in the event of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 19V875000
What's wrong
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2014 Cayman and Cayman S, 2014-2016 911 GT3, 2016 911 GT3 RS and 911 R, 2018 911 GT3 and 911 GT2 RS and 2019 911 GT3 RS, 911 GT3, and 911 GT2 RS vehicles. The Child Restraint System (CRS) instructions within the Owner's Manual may not provide enough specificity for proper installation. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."
Risk
Improper CRS installation increases the risk of an injury to the occupant in the event of a crash.
Remedy
Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will provide a an Owner's Manual supplement with proper CRS installation instructions, free of charge. The recall began February 7, 2020. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AKC0.
Filed under
911 Gt3
Campaign
NHTSA 19V875000 · Dec 11, 2019
Nov 4, 201414V698000

Latches/locks/linkages: hood latch

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…

DetailsHide details for campaign 14V698000
What's wrong
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.
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.
Filed under
911
Campaign
NHTSA 14V698000 · Nov 4, 2014

Merged from NHTSA model names: 911 Gt3, 911. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Porsche recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component8

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
8Complaints filed
0Involving a crash
1Involving a fire
0Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Electrical system450010
Engine338010
Vehicle speed control113000
Service brakes113000
Structure113000
Unknown or other113000
Power train113000
Visibility113000

An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names 911 Carrera, 911 Carrera 4, 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet, 911 Carrera 4 GTS, 911 Carrera 4 GTS Cabriolet, 911 Carrera 4S, 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet, 911 Carrera Cabriolet, 911 Carrera GTS, 911 Carrera GTS Cabriolet, 911 Carrera S, 911 Carrera S Cabriolet, 911 GT3, 911 GT3 RS, 911 Targa 4, 911 Targa 4S.

Latest reports

  • Electrical system

    “The pcm unit which controls the cars computers keeps shutting on and off saying do not drive. Get service ….. This has happened on many cars and there was a class action suit regarding a recall.”

    Filed 10/28/2024 · ODI 11622211
  • Electrical system

    “There is an active spoiler that has a brake light built into it. There is a design issue with the wiring for the light in the spoiler.”

    Filed 04/08/2024 · ODI 11581753
  • Service brakes

    “This car has popular aftermarket Spiegler brake lines on it, braided stainless lines, these are the brakes and lines: https://www.essexparts.com/ap-racing-by-essex-road-brake-kit-front-9562380mm-porsche-911 Yesterday,…”

    Filed 06/08/2023 · ODI 11526023

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2015 Porsche 911 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2015 Porsche 911 have?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2015 Porsche 911. The most recent, 19V875000 (reported December 11, 2019), concerns equipment. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2015 Porsche 911?

Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 4 complaints out of 8 filed with NHTSA (50%). Across all complaints, owners reported 0 crashs and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2015 Porsche 911?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Porsche recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Porsche dealer.

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