2015 Porsche 918 Spyder: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings
EPA rates the 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder at 22 mpg combined across 1 version. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls and 0 owner complaints for this model year.
Safety recalls
5
EPA combined mpg
22
NHTSA overall rating
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Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT
Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Porsche dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.
2015 Porsche 918 Spyder recalls
NHTSA's recall file lists 5 safety recalls for the 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder, newest first.
Suspension: Rear and 1 more component
NHTSA 18V287000Reported May 3, 2018
Filed by
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (manufacturer recall no. AJ04)
Components
Suspension: Rear; Suspension: Front: Control arm
Units affected
305 (estimate)
Problem
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder vehicles. The connecting shafts of the longitudinal and transverse control arms may fail due to stress corrosion cracking, impacting vehicle handling.
Risk
If the control arm connecting shafts crack, affecting vehicle handling, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the longitudinal and transverse control arms, free of charge. The recall began on September 6, 2018. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AJ04.
Suspension: Front: Control arm: Lower ball joint and 1 more component
NHTSA 16V885000Reported Dec 9, 2016
Filed by
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (manufacturer recall no. AG09)
Components
Suspension: Front: Control arm: Lower ball joint; Suspension: Front: Control arm: Lower arm
Units affected
306 (estimate)
Problem
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain model year 2015 918 Spyder vehicles manufactured November 6, 2013, to July 27, 2015. The affected vehicles have front lower control arms that may crack at the ball joint.
Risk
A cracked lower control arm may affect vehicle handling, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the lower control arms, free of charge. The recall began on February 20, 2017. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AG09.
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (manufacturer recall no. AG04)
Units affected
306 (estimate)
Problem
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain model year 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder Hybrid Electric vehicles manufactured February 2, 2015 through July 1, 2015. In the affected vehicles, incorrect screws might have been used when re-installing and/or re-securing the seat belt mount or the seat belt reel during vehicle service.
Risk
In the event of a crash, the incorrect bolts may not keep the seat belts properly anchored to the car, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupants.
Remedy
Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and as necessary, replace the seat belt mount and seat belt reel attaching bolts, free of charge. The recall began October 18, 2016. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AG04.
Engine and engine cooling: Cooling system: Radiator assembly
NHTSA 15V335000Reported Jun 1, 2015Park outside
Filed by
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (manufacturer recall no. AF05)
Units affected
223 (estimate)
Problem
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain model year 2015 918 Spyder vehicles manufactured February 25, 2014, to April 29, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the wiring harness for the left rear radiator fan may contact an engine heat insulation plate.
Risk
If the harness contacts the insulation plate, the harness may chafe and result in an electrical short which could increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the wiring harness and secure it to a coolant tube using a tie-wrap clip, free of charge. The recall began on July 13, 2015. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porche's number for this recall is AF05. Note: The wiring harness could short and result in a fire even when the vehicle is unattended. As a precaution, owners are advised to park outside until the remedy has been made.
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (manufacturer recall no. AE03)
Units affected
5 (estimate)
Problem
Porsche Cars of North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain model year 2015 918 Spyder vehicles manufactured May 7, 2014, to June 18, 2014. The affected vehicles may have been manufactured with rear-axle control arms that may break, causing difficulty controlling the vehicle.
Risk
If the control arms break, the driver may lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the control arms, as necessary, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AE03.
Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.
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2015 Porsche 918 Spyder fuel economy by version
EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination; electric figures are in MPGe (miles per gallon equivalent). Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.
Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.
EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.
2015 Porsche 918 Spyder crash-test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
