2015 Porsche Cayman
Only 4 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 4 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 4
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2015
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2015: 4 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2007 | 4 |
| 2009 | 2 |
| 2010 | 5 |
| 2011 | 5 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2014 | 7 |
| 2015 | 4 |
| 2016 | 7 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2024 | 0 |
Known problem areas
Only 4 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Air bags
2 of 4 total reports mention: air bags.
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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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-07-31
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2022-01-21
Power train
1 of 4 total reports mentions: power train.
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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).
NHTSA ODI report, 2022-05-12
Engine
1 of 4 total reports mentions: engine.
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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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2022-11-03
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2014-12-12Latches/locks/linkages14V698000 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.
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.
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2022-01-06Power train21V679000 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.
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.
Buy-smart checklist
2015 Porsche Cayman — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Air bags: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 1 report on file for this year.
- Engine: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 14V698000 · Latches/locks/linkages
- Recall 21V679000 · Power train
FAQ
- Is the 2015 Porsche Cayman reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2015 Porsche Cayman?
- The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2015 Porsche Cayman have?
- 2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.