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2015 Porsche BoxsterProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2015 Porsche Boxster, most often about the suspension. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 21V-679 the manufacturer reports only 70% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Lowest repair rate 70%Owner complaints30 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage3kSuspension, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 22, 2021. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2015 Porsche Boxster has problems

3 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
Suspension20
Engine10
Power train10
Steering10
Wheels10

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

2 recalls

2015 Porsche Boxster 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.

70%repaired · 2023 Q4

Power train: axle assembly

Recall 21V-679 · Sep 1, 2021 · 4,934 vehicles · 3,441 repaired

Risk. A carrier fracture may cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

89%repaired · 2016 Q2

Hood: latch

Recall 14V-698 · Nov 4, 2014 · 1,382 vehicles · 1,230 repaired

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…

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 Boxster 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 Boxster median. How we score

'89'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'12'13'14'15
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2015 Porsche Boxster safety ratings

2015 Porsche Boxster C RWD 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
In owners' words

What Boxster owners report

Recent suspension complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

STRONG VIBRATION AND NOISE IN FRONT END STEERING, SUSPENSION AND WHEELS AT HIGHER STEERING ANGLES AND SLOW SPEED MOTION. THIS OCCURS IN DRIVEWAYS, PARKING LOTS AND SHARP TURNS ONTO CITY STREETS AND HAS BEEN CONTINUALLY PRESENT SINCE I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE, AND REPORTED IT TO THE SERVICING…
Complaint 11195617 · Apr 11, 2019 · 3,464 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 PORSCHE BOXSTER. WHILE DRIVING AT A LOW SPEED, THERE WAS A VIOLENT VIBRATION AND NOISE NEAR THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO PORSCHE JACKSONVILLE [PHONE], LOCATED AT 10100 ATLANTIC BLVD, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32225) WHERE THE TECHNICIAN…
Complaint 11195444 · Apr 10, 2019 · 3,200 miles

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