2015 Porsche Cayman recalls and problems

The 2015 Porsche Cayman has 2 recalls and 4 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is air bags.

2015 Porsche Cayman
Photo: 2015 Porsche Cayman by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
How the 2015 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Average complaint count among 8 Cayman model years — 5th most.

2recalls
4complaints
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
40,000median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.
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2 recalls

Power Train

Sep 1, 2021 · NHTSA campaign 21V679000 · 4,934 vehicles

Problem: 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 & notes

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.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Latches/locks/linkages

Nov 4, 2014 · NHTSA campaign 14V698000 · 1,382 vehicles

Problem: 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 & notes

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.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Unknown or other1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

2015 vs. other Porsche Cayman years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2015. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2015 Porsche Cayman have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns covering the 2015 Porsche Cayman, the latest from Sep 1, 2021 (power train). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2015 Porsche Cayman?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention air bags (2), engine (1), power train (1). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.