Recalls ·2015 Porsche Cayman S

2015 Porsche Cayman S recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2015 Porsche Cayman S; the most frequently affected component is power train — axle assembly. Owners filed 4 complaints, most often about air bags. Among the 7 model years of this model in the database, 2015 ranks #2 for number of recalls.

Recalls2
Complaints4

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Recalls (2)

Power train — Axle assemblyCampaign 21V679000 · 01 Sep 2021

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: 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.

Latches/locks/linkages — LatchCampaign 14V698000 · 04 Nov 2014

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: 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.

What owners complain about

Share of the 4 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Air bags2 · 50%
Engine1 · 25%
Unknown or other1 · 25%
Power train1 · 25%

When complaints were filed

20223
20241

From owner complaints

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 - alarmingly metal…

Engine · Mar 2022 · NHTSA complaint record

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 discovered this is a…

Air bags · Jul 2024 · NHTSA complaint record

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 while driving. The…

Power train · Dec 2022 · NHTSA complaint record

My door panels are delaminating around where the side curtain airbags are located. It has me concerned about driving the vehicle if I was involved in an accident.

Air bags · Jan 2022 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

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Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.