The 2015 Porsche 718 Boxster is associated with 3 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 2 safety recall campaigns in the federal safety database. The most frequently reported component area is Powertrain, accounting for 1 reports (33% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 6 certified vehicle configurations spanning 2.7l 6-cyl and 3.4l 6-cyl configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 22 to 25 MPG combined. Detailed NHTSA crash-test ratings are not available in the current AutoUtility dataset for this model year.
Key Data Findings
- • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 3 reports
- • Safety Recall Campaigns: 2 campaigns
- • Top Reported Defect Area: Powertrain (1 / 33%)
- • NHTSA Overall Safety Rating: Not rated by NHTSA
- • EPA Efficiency: 22–25 MPG (6 variants)
Data Note: Compiled directly from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.
| Variant | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Highway | Combined | EV Range | Est. Annual Fuel Cost |
| Boxster | 2.7L 6-Cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S7) | 22 MPG | 31 MPG | 25 MPG | — | $3,050 / yr |
| Boxster GTS | 3.4L 6-Cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S7) | 21 MPG | 30 MPG | 25 MPG | — | $3,050 / yr |
| Boxster | 2.7L 6-Cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 20 MPG | 29 MPG | 24 MPG | — | $3,150 / yr |
| Boxster S | 3.4L 6-Cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S7) | 21 MPG | 29 MPG | 24 MPG | — | $3,150 / yr |
| Boxster S | 3.4L 6-Cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 20 MPG | 27 MPG | 22 MPG | — | $3,450 / yr |
| Boxster GTS | 3.4L 6-Cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 19 MPG | 26 MPG | 22 MPG | — | $3,450 / yr |
Data Boundary Note: EPA specifications are shown by certified vehicle configuration. NHTSA complaints and recall totals are recorded at the model-year level across all configurations.
NHTSA 5-Star NCAP laboratory crash evaluations are not currently on file for the 2015 Porsche 718 Boxster.
Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as Not Specified and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Not Specified in official NHTSA records for tested 2015 Porsche 718 Boxster models.
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Top Reported Problem Categories
Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA
Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.
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Affected Component: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Defect Summary: 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.
Free Manufacturer 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.
Affected Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
Defect Summary: 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.
Free Manufacturer 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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