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2015 Porsche 918 SpyderProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 16V-885 the manufacturer reports only 81% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls5Lowest repair rate 81%Owner complaints00 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem0—

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 3, 2018. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder has problems

0 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

5 recalls

2015 Porsche 918 Spyder recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

82%repaired · 2019 Q4

Front: control arm

Recall 18V-287 · May 3, 2018 · 305 vehicles · 249 repaired

Risk. If the control arm connecting shafts crack, affecting vehicle handling, it can increase the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

81%repaired · 2018 Q2

Control arm: lower arm

Recall 16V-885 · Dec 9, 2016 · 306 vehicles · 248 repaired

Risk. A cracked lower control arm may affect vehicle handling, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

90%repaired · 2017 Q4

Front: anchorage

Recall 16V-520 · Jul 8, 2016 · 306 vehicles · 274 repaired

Risk. In the event of a crash, the incorrect bolts may not keep the seat belts properly anchored to the car, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupants.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

93%repaired · 2016 Q4

Cooling system: radiator assembly

Park outside

Recall 15V-335 · Jun 1, 2015 · 223 vehicles · 207 repaired

Risk. If the harness contacts the insulation plate, the harness may chafe and result in an electrical short which could increase the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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100%repaired · 2015 Q1

Suspension: rear

Recall 14V-457 · Jul 28, 2014 · 5 vehicles · 5 repaired

Risk. If the control arms break, the driver may lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Porsche.

Best & worst years

2015 vs. every other 918 Spyder year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the 918 Spyder median. How we score

'15
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2015 Porsche 918 Spyder safety ratings

2015 Porsche 918 Spyder 2 DR AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureEA21002 · still open
    Open

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