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2015 Porsche CaymanProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 4 owner complaints about the 2015 Porsche Cayman, most often about the air bags. 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 complaints40 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem2Air bags

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 31, 2024. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2015 Porsche Cayman has problems

4 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
Air bags20
Engine10
Power train10

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

2 recalls

2015 Porsche Cayman 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 Cayman 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 Cayman median. How we score

'06'07'09'10'11'12'14'15
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2015 Porsche Cayman safety ratings

2015 Porsche Cayman 2 DR 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 Cayman owners report

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

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 11605640 · Jul 31, 2024
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.
Complaint 11448327 · Jan 21, 2022

Own a 2015 Cayman?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.