Model year 2015 · Two Seaters

2015 Porsche Boxster: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2015 Porsche Boxster at 22–25 mpg combined across 6 versions. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls and 3 owner complaints for this model year.

Safety recalls

2

EPA combined mpg

22–25

NHTSA overall rating

—

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 Boxster recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 2 safety recalls for the 2015 Porsche Boxster, newest first.

Power train: Axle assembly

NHTSA 21V679000 Reported Sep 1, 2021
Filed by
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (manufacturer recall no. AMB7)
Units affected
4,934 (estimate)
Problem
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.
Risk
A carrier fracture may cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Latches/locks/linkages: Hood: Latch

NHTSA 14V698000 Reported Nov 4, 2014
Filed by
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (manufacturer recall no. AE04)
Units affected
1,382 (estimate)
Problem
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.
Risk
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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2015 Porsche Boxster fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. 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.

2015 Porsche Boxster EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
Boxster2.7L 6-cylManual 6-spdRear-Wheel DrivePremium20/29/24 mpg$3,400376
Boxster2.7L 6-cylAutomatic 7-speedRear-Wheel DrivePremium22/31/25 mpg$3,300352
Boxster GTS3.4L 6-cylManual 6-spdRear-Wheel DrivePremium19/26/22 mpg$3,750404
Boxster GTS3.4L 6-cylAutomatic 7-speedRear-Wheel DrivePremium21/30/25 mpg$3,300359
Boxster S3.4L 6-cylManual 6-spdRear-Wheel DrivePremium20/27/22 mpg$3,750397
Boxster S3.4L 6-cylAutomatic 7-speedRear-Wheel DrivePremium21/29/24 mpg$3,400372

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 Boxster 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.

2015 Porsche Boxster NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicleOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover riskForward collision warning
2015 Porsche Boxster C RWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—No
2015 Porsche Boxster Gts C RWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—No
2015 Porsche Boxster S C RWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—No

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2015 Porsche Boxster owner complaints

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Porsche Boxster, most recently on Oct 22, 2021. 0 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 0 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2015 Porsche Boxster complaints
Component named in complaintsMentions
Engine1
Power train1
Steering1
Suspension1
Suspension: Front1
Suspension: Front: Wheel bearing1
Wheels1

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Porsche Boxster model years

Porsche Boxster by model year
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2020 Boxster21–24 mpg———
2019 Boxster21–25 mpg10—
2018 Boxster21–25 mpg20—
2017 Boxster22–25 mpg63—
2016 Boxster20–25 mpg10—

All Porsche Boxster years compared · Decode a VIN

Other 2015 Porsche models

2015 Porsche 9112015 Porsche 918 Spyder2015 Porsche Cayenne2015 Porsche Cayman2015 Porsche Macan2015 Porsche Panamera

Sources

  • Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
  • Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
  • Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
  • Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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