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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2015 Porsche Cayman 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
4
Latest campaign
Sep 1, 2021

Recall summary by component2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Power train1Sep 1, 2021
Latches/locks/linkages1Nov 4, 2014

Safety recalls2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Sep 1, 2021Latest campaign
Sep 1, 202121V679000

Power train: axle assembly

A carrier fracture may cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 21V679000
What's wrong
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.
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 21V679000 · Sep 1, 2021
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 14V698000 · Nov 4, 2014
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).

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Owner complaints by component4

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
4Complaints filed
0Involving a crash
0Involving a fire
0Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Air bags250000
Unknown or other125000
Engine125000
Power train125000

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 Cayman, Cayman GT4, Cayman GTS, Cayman S.

Latest reports

  • Air bags

    “Porsche dashboard leather has strunk and separated from the main dashboard. My understanding is that in the event of an accident, this could interfere with the airbag's ability to deploy correctly.”

    Filed 07/31/2024 · ODI 11605640
  • Engine

    “The Cayman S model with V6, 3.4L motor, commonly referenced as a 9A1 motor had been self destructing with increasing amounts of metal slivers/chips found in the drained oil, oil filter and oil filter housing.”

    Filed 11/03/2022 · ODI 11492138
  • Power train

    “The contact owns a 2015 Porsche Cayman. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for the rear housing axle carriers repair under NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V679000 (Power Train).”

    Filed 05/12/2022 · ODI 11464390

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2015 Porsche Cayman recall questions

How many recalls does the 2015 Porsche Cayman have?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2015 Porsche Cayman. The most recent, 21V679000 (reported September 1, 2021), concerns power train. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

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

Air bags is the most-reported component, named in 2 complaints out of 4 filed with NHTSA (50%). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

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

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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