2015 Porsche 911 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 13 complaints on file for the 2015 Porsche 911 — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

NHTSA complaints

Recalls

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Crash-involved

Fires reported

Injuries

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2015 compare to other 911 years?

911 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2015 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2015 Porsche 911 problems?

Component	Complaints	Share	vs prior year
Electrical System	4	31%	▲ up
Engine	3	23%	▲ up
Speed Control	1	8%	— flat
Body & Structure	1	8%	— flat
Transmission	1	8%	— flat
Brakes	1	8%	— flat
Visibility & Wipers	1	8%	— flat
Other	1	8%	▼ down

Does the 2015 Porsche 911 have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

14V698000Latches & LocksNovember 4, 2014 · 1,382 units

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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“IN MAY 2019 I PURCHASED A CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED 2015 PORSCHE CARRERA GTS AND HAD IT FOR 11 MONTHS BEFORE IT CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE DRIVING IT. A FORENSIC INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE WAS THE ELECTRICAL BOARD LOCATED ON THE INSIDE OF THE CABIN NEAR THE RIGHT REAR TIRE. ON THE DAY OF…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · April 14, 2020 · fire

“IN MAY 2019 I PURCHASED A CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED 2015 PORSCHE CARRERA GTS AND HAD IT FOR 11 MONTHS BEFORE IT CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE DRIVING IT. A FORENSIC INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE WAS THE ELECTRICAL BOARD LOCATED ON THE INSIDE OF THE CABIN NEAR THE RIGHT REAR TIRE. ON THE DAY OF…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · April 14, 2020 · fire

“Spoiler lift spring brackets on both sides are broken allowing the springs to get in the way of the normal performance of the spoiler. This could impede the deployment of the spoiler or the successful retraction of the spoiler, creating a reduction in downforce (grip) or creating a safety hazard of…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · January 14, 2022

“CAR HEATING SYSTEM CUT OUT. I WAS DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY AT BELOW FREEZING TEMPERATURES AND THE HEATER SYSTEM DIED. NOT HAVING HEAT, THE WINDSHIELD FOGGED UP IMMEDIATELY AND COLD RAIN STARTED FREEZING ON THE WINDSHIELD REQUIRING ME CONTINUOUSLY CLEAR IT WITH WASHER FLUID UNTIL THE CAR RAN OUT OF…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Visibility & Wipers · January 19, 2017

“I FIND MYSELF HAVING TO HAVING TO ADD OIL EVERY TWO FILL UPS. FROM 500 HUNDRED TO 1000 MILES.THIS RATE OF OIL CONSUMPTION VERY EXCESSIVE AND IF I WOULD HAVE BEEN ADVISED AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE I WOULD HAVE NOT BOUGHT THE CAR. THE DEALER AND PORSCHE USA SAYS THIS IS NORMAL. BUT I HAVE ANOTHER…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · May 10, 2017

2015 Porsche 911 — common questions

Is the 2015 Porsche 911 reliable?

The record is thin — 13 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

What are the most common 2015 911 problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are electrical system (4 complaints), engine (3 complaints), brakes (1 complaints).

Does the 2015 Porsche 911 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2015 Porsche 911. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Porsche 911 years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the 911 years to avoid are 2017, 2016, 2018. The cleanest record among 911 years belongs to 2025.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.

How does 2015 compare to other 911 years?

What are the most common 2015 Porsche 911 problems?

Does the 2015 Porsche 911 have recalls?

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

2015 Porsche 911 — common questions

Is the 2015 Porsche 911 reliable?

What are the most common 2015 911 problems?

Does the 2015 Porsche 911 have recalls?

Which Porsche 911 years should you avoid?

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