The contact owns a 2015 Porsche Boxster. The contact stated that the vehicle rental app TURO informed him that the vehicle was included in the federal safety agency 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.
The worst 2015 Porsche Boxster problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Suspension2
- Engine1
- Steering1
- Transmission1
- Wheels1
Problems by type
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- Suspension2
- Engine1
- Steering1
- Transmission1
- Wheels1
Recalls 2
Power train: axle assembly
- What is 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.
Recall number 21V679000 · Recall details
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch
- What is 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.
Recall number 14V698000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2015 Porsche Boxster 457
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Warranty Information: Warranty Extension for Transmission Electronics Control Unit (18/26)
- Parts Information for Parts Withdrawal
- Parts Information for Parts Withdrawal
- Parts Information for Parts Withdrawal
- Parts Information for Parts Withdrawal
- Parts Information for Parts Withdrawal
- Manufacturer's Certificate for Overview of Approved Porsche A40 Engine Oils
- Manufacturer's Certificate for Overview of Approved Porsche C30 Engine Oils
- Manufacturer's Certificate for Overview of Approved Porsche C20 Engine Oils
- Manufacturer's Certificate for Overview of Approved Porsche C40 Engine Oils
2015 Porsche Boxster fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.7L 6‑cyl | RWD | 20-22 | 29-31 | 24-25 |
| 3.4L 6‑cyl | RWD | 19-21 | 26-30 | 22-25 |
What 2015 Porsche Boxster owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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
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Questions about the 2015 Porsche Boxster
Is the 2015 Porsche Boxster reliable?
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2015 Porsche Boxster, fewer than a typical Boxster model year.
What is the 2015 Porsche Boxster year score?
The 2015 Porsche Boxster scores 90 out of 100 (good). The score compares it with the other model years of the Porsche Boxster: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2015 Porsche Boxster?
Suspension, with 2 complaints. Next is engine (1).
How many recalls does the 2015 Porsche Boxster have?
2 recalls, covering power train and latches/locks/linkages.
What gas mileage does the 2015 Porsche Boxster get?
Official estimates for the 2015 Porsche Boxster range from 22 to 25 mpg combined. The most efficient version (2.7L 6-cyl, RWD) gets 20-22 city and 29-31 highway.
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