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The 2015 Porsche 718 Cayman is associated with 4 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 2 safety recall campaigns in the federal safety database.

The most frequently reported component area is Air Bags, accounting for 1 reports (25% 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.

Official Federal Record Profile
  • • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 4 consumer reports filed
  • • Safety Recall Campaigns: 2 official campaigns
  • • Primary Defect Domain: Air Bags (1 / 25%)
  • • NCAP Crash Safety: Not rated by NHTSA
  • • EPA Certified Range: 22–25 MPG across 6 powertrain trims
Directly compiled from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA NCAP, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.

What is the fuel economy and range of the 2015 Porsche 718 Cayman?

Official EPA laboratory test ratings, electric driving range, and annual energy cost estimates by certified vehicle variant

Variant Engine Drivetrain Transmission City Highway Combined EV Range Est. Annual Fuel Cost
Cayman 2.7L 6-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S7) 22 MPG 31 MPG 25 MPG — $3,050 / yr
Cayman GTS 3.4L 6-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S7) 21 MPG 30 MPG 25 MPG — $3,050 / yr
Cayman 2.7L 6-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd 20 MPG 29 MPG 24 MPG — $3,150 / yr
Cayman S 3.4L 6-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S7) 21 MPG 29 MPG 24 MPG — $3,150 / yr
Cayman S 3.4L 6-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd 20 MPG 27 MPG 22 MPG — $3,450 / yr
Cayman 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.

What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2015 Porsche 718 Cayman?

Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

NHTSA 5-Star NCAP laboratory crash evaluations are not currently on file for the 2015 Porsche 718 Cayman.

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 Cayman models.
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What defect complaints are reported for the 2015 Porsche 718 Cayman?

Summary of 4 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Total Complaints
4
Crash Reports
0
Fire Reports
0
Complaints w/ Injury
0
Total Injuries
0

Top Reported Problem Categories

Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA

Air Bags 1 complaint
AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER 1 complaint
Engine 1 complaint
Powertrain 1 complaint

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.

View all 2015 Porsche 718 Cayman problems & component breakdown (4 categories) →

Are there open safety recalls on the 2015 Porsche 718 Cayman?

Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA

NHTSA Campaign #21V679000 Active Recall
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.
NHTSA Campaign #14V698000 Active Recall
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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Quick Answers: Key Questions Drivers Ask About the 2015 Porsche 718 Cayman

Direct, deterministic answers synthesized from verified United States government databases for the 2015 Porsche 718 Cayman

How many safety recalls does the 2015 Porsche 718 Cayman have?

The 2015 Porsche 718 Cayman is associated with 2 official NHTSA safety recall campaigns in AutoUtility's current federal records.

If your individual vehicle is affected by an open safety recall, NHTSA advises owners to contact an authorized franchised dealership for the recall remedy at no charge. Because recall campaigns apply to specific production runs and equipment batches, vehicle owners should verify their 17-digit VIN at NHTSA.gov.

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Source: NHTSA Safety Recalls Database (49 U.S.C. 30118)

What are the most common problems reported for the 2015 Porsche 718 Cayman?

NHTSA records list 4 consumer defect complaints for the 2015 Porsche 718 Cayman. The most frequently referenced vehicle system is Air Bags, appearing in 1 filings (25% of submissions).

Consumer complaints represent unverified owner submissions filed under federal reporting guidelines and describe reported component behavior rather than audited failure rates.

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Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Is there an official NHTSA crash safety rating for the 2015 Porsche 718 Cayman?

An official NHTSA 5-Star NCAP crash test rating is not available for the 2015 Porsche 718 Cayman in AutoUtility's current federal dataset.

NHTSA publishes crash safety evaluations for a selected sample of passenger vehicles each model year. Consult NHTSA.gov for active safety equipment records and vehicle safety bulletins.

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Source: NHTSA NCAP Registry

What fuel economy (MPG) does the 2015 Porsche 718 Cayman get?

Official EPA laboratory estimates for the 2015 Porsche 718 Cayman range from 22 to 25 MPG combined (55% city / 45% highway weighted) depending on engine, transmission, and drivetrain configuration.

Using AutoUtility's standardized operating cost model (15,000 miles/year, $3.50/gal gas, $0.16/kWh electricity), annual energy expenditures range across certified configurations based on official EPA laboratory test baselines.

Compare MPG ratings across all certified trims →
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov Certified Database
Official US Government Data Provenance

The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:

  • NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI): Consumer complaints and defect reports.
  • NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP): Frontal, side, and rollover 5-Star crash safety test ratings.
  • U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov: Standardized multi-cycle dynamometer fuel economy, MPGe, and electric driving range ratings.

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