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2015 Porsche 911: Problems, Recalls and MPG

What this means

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2015 Porsche 911, most recently filed December 2019. Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system.

Data summary generated from official records. Methodology Data: NHTSA, DOT, EPA · Refreshed Oct 6, 2026
Caution Fewer than 50 complaints filed. With this few reports, patterns may not be meaningful.
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Recalls (2)

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2015 Porsche 911. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗

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Recall 19V875000 Filed Dec 11, 2019

Improper CRS Instructions in Owner's Manual

Child seat
Official NHTSA text
Summary
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2014 Cayman and Cayman S, 2014-2016 911 GT3, 2016 911 GT3 RS and 911 R, 2018 911 GT3 and 911 GT2 RS and 2019 911 GT3 RS, 911 GT3, and 911 GT2 RS vehicles. The Child Restraint System (CRS) instructions within the Owner's Manual may not provide enough specificity for proper installation. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."
Consequence
Improper CRS installation increases the risk of an injury to the occupant in the event of a crash.
Remedy
Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will provide a an Owner's Manual supplement with proper CRS installation instructions, free of charge. The recall began February 7, 2020. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AKC0.
93.2% repairedof 15,501 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Recall 14V698000 Filed Nov 4, 2014

Hood Lock Upper Components

Latches/locks/linkages · hood · latch
Official NHTSA text
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.
Consequence
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 the front windshield, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
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.
89% repairedof 1,382 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Owner complaints (8)

8 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The electrical system is mentioned most often.

0involved a crash
1involved a fire
0injuries reported
0deaths reported

As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.

Most-reported components

Complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2015 Porsche 911, by component (top 8). One complaint can list several components, so these add up to more than 8.Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 · Report a data error

How 2015 compares with other 911 years

Best and worst 911 years →
1 5 6 3 8 2 5 2 2 5
2011201220132014201520162017201820192020
This year (2015)Other yearsStill collecting reports

Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Fuel economy: up to 23 mpg combined

23
mpg combined
20
city
28
highway
EPA annual fuel cost
$3,550
CO₂ tailpipe
386 g/mi
EPA class
Minicompact Cars

What it costs you to run

$2,840per year
$237per month
652gallons a year

Miles ÷ 23 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.

EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.

Specs by configuration

2015 Porsche 911 configurations with EPA data
Engine · transmissionDriveCity / Hwy / CombEPA $/yrCO₂ g/mi
3.4 L 6-cyl · AutomaticRear-Wheel Drive20 / 28 / 23$3,550386
3.4 L 6-cyl · Automatic4-Wheel Drive20 / 27 / 23$3,550389
3.4 L 6-cyl · AutomaticRear-Wheel Drive21 / 28 / 23$3,550382
3.4 L 6-cyl · 7-speed manualRear-Wheel Drive19 / 27 / 22$3,750409
3.4 L 6-cyl · 7-speed manualRear-Wheel Drive19 / 27 / 22$3,750405
3.8 L 6-cyl · 7-speed manualRear-Wheel Drive19 / 27 / 22$3,750407
3.8 L 6-cyl · AutomaticRear-Wheel Drive19 / 27 / 22$3,750400
3.8 L 6-cyl · 7-speed manualRear-Wheel Drive19 / 26 / 22$3,750412
3.8 L 6-cyl · AutomaticRear-Wheel Drive19 / 27 / 22$3,750407
3.4 L 6-cyl · 7-speed manual4-Wheel Drive19 / 27 / 22$3,750406
3.4 L 6-cyl · Automatic4-Wheel Drive20 / 27 / 22$3,750398
3.8 L 6-cyl · Automatic4-Wheel Drive19 / 26 / 22$3,750408
3.4 L 6-cyl · Automatic4-Wheel Drive19 / 26 / 22$3,750409
3.4 L 6-cyl · 7-speed manual4-Wheel Drive19 / 26 / 21$3,900414
3.8 L 6-cyl · 7-speed manual4-Wheel Drive18 / 26 / 21$3,900418
3.8 L 6-cyl · 7-speed manual4-Wheel Drive18 / 26 / 21$3,900423
3.4 L 6-cyl · 7-speed manual4-Wheel Drive18 / 26 / 21$3,900422
3.8 L 6-cyl · 7-speed manual4-Wheel Drive18 / 25 / 21$3,900431
3.8 L 6-cyl · Automatic4-Wheel Drive18 / 25 / 21$3,900419
3.8 L 6-cyl · Automatic4-Wheel Drive19 / 26 / 21$3,900419
3.8 L 6-cyl · 7-speed manualRear-Wheel Drive18 / 26 / 21$3,900423
3.8 L 6-cyl · AutomaticRear-Wheel Drive19 / 26 / 21$3,900418
3.8 L 6-cyl · AutomaticRear-Wheel Drive19 / 25 / 21$3,900420
3.8 L 6-cyl · 7-speed manual4-Wheel Drive18 / 25 / 21$3,900428
3.8 L 6-cyl · Automatic4-Wheel Drive19 / 25 / 21$3,900420
3.8 L 6-cyl · Automatic4-Wheel Drive18 / 25 / 21$3,900432
3.8 L 6-cyl · Automatic4-Wheel Drive17 / 24 / 20$4,100449
3.8 L 6-cyl · Automatic4-Wheel Drive17 / 24 / 20$4,100449
3.8 L 6-cyl · 7-speed manualRear-Wheel Drive18 / 25 / 20$4,100438
3.8 L 6-cyl · 7-speed manual4-Wheel Drive18 / 25 / 20$4,100438
3.8 L 6-cyl · AutomaticRear-Wheel Drive15 / 20 / 17$4,850527

Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.

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2015 Porsche 911 FAQ

How many recalls does the 2015 Porsche 911 have?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns: 19V875000 (seat), 14V698000 (latch). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.

What are the most common 2015 Porsche 911 problems?

Owners filed 8 complaints with NHTSA. Electrical system (4), Engine (3), Power train (1) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.

What mpg does the 2015 Porsche 911 get?

EPA rates the 3.4 L 6-cyl · Automatic version at 20 city, 28 highway and 23 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.

How does the 2015 911 compare with other years?

Among the 2011–2020 Porsche 911 model years at least five years old, the 2011 drew the fewest complaints (1) and the 2015 the most (8). The 2015 drew 8. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.

How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes

Processing

  • Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
  • Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.

Limitations

  • Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
  • Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
  • Recent model years are still collecting reports.

Review

Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.

Changelog

  • 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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