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2015 Porsche Cayman problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 5 complaints on file for the 2015 Porsche Cayman — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 2 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

5

NHTSA complaints

2

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2015 compare to other Cayman years?

Cayman NHTSA complaints by model year, 2015 highlighted12 complaints2006: 1 complaints2007: 5 complaints2009: 4 complaints2010: 6 complaints2011: 5 complaints2012: 1 complaints2014: 8 complaints2015: 5 complaints2016: 12 complaints2021: 1 complaints2022: 2 complaints2024: 0 complaints
Cayman NHTSA complaints by model year, 2015 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2015 Porsche Cayman problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Airbags240%
Engine120%
Other120%
Transmission120%

Does the 2015 Porsche Cayman have recalls?

2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

21V679000TransmissionSeptember 1, 2021 · 4,934 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

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.

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.

“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. A Porsche dealer has reviewed but was unable to repair it. The next step would be to replace. I've…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Airbags · July 31, 2024

“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. The in-warranty Porsche dealer "installed oil" was first inspected by my shop at 27,031 mi…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · July 26, 2020

“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). However, upon picking up the vehicle, the rear suspension was unstable and drifted all over the road…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · March 31, 2022

“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. A Porsche dealer has reviewed but was unable to repair it. The next step would be to replace. I've…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · July 31, 2024

2015 Porsche Cayman — common questions

Is the 2015 Porsche Cayman reliable?

The record is thin — 5 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 2 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 2015 Porsche Cayman have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 2015 Porsche Cayman. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

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

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.