2015 Porsche 911
Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report
Quick Summary
The 2015 Porsche 911 has 13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.2x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is electrical problems (31% of all complaints), specifically: car heating system cut out. i was driving on a highway at below freezing temperatures and the heater system died. not having heat, the windshield fogged up immediately and cold rain started freezing on the windshield requiring me continuously clear it with washer fluid until the car ran out of was. ⚠️ 2 fire reports filed.
13
Total Complaints
0
Recalls Issued
—/5
Safety Stars
0.2x
vs Segment Avg
Known Problems
ELECTRICAL
4 complaints- • CAR HEATING SYSTEM CUT OUT. I WAS DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY AT BELOW FREEZING TEMPERATURES AND THE HEATER SYSTEM DIED. NOT HAVING HEAT, THE WINDSHIELD FOGGED UP IMMEDIATELY AND COLD RAIN STARTED FREEZING ON THE WINDSHIELD REQUIRING ME CONTINUOUSLY CLEAR IT WITH WASHER FLUID UNTIL THE CAR RAN OUT OF WAS
- • IN MAY 2019 I PURCHASED A CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED 2015 PORSCHE CARRERA GTS AND HAD IT FOR 11 MONTHS BEFORE IT CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE DRIVING IT. A FORENSIC INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE WAS THE ELECTRICAL BOARD LOCATED ON THE INSIDE OF THE CABIN NEAR THE RIGHT REAR TIRE. ON THE DAY O
- • There is an active spoiler that has a brake light built into it. There is a design issue with the wiring for the light in the spoiler. The brake light harness is worn out by the movement of the spoiler causing failure of the brake light. This meams there is no 3rd brake light when the spoiler is a
“CAR HEATING SYSTEM CUT OUT. I WAS DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY AT BELOW FREEZING TEMPERATURES AND THE HEATER SYSTEM DIED. NOT HAVING HEAT, THE WINDSHIELD FOGGED UP IMMEDIATELY AND COLD RAIN STARTED FREEZING ON THE WINDSHIELD REQUIRING ME CONTINUOUSLY CLEAR IT WITH WASHER FLUID UNTIL THE CAR RAN OUT OF WAS”
— NHTSA complaint filing
ENGINE
3 complaints- • TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA. SEVERAL TIMES, WHILE DRIVING, THE CHECK OIL LEVEL WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. WHEN THE CONTACT FILLED THE VEHICLE WITH FUEL, HE ALSO HAD TO ADD OIL TO THE ENGINE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE HAD TO ADD OIL APPROXIMATELY EVERY 500-900 MILES. THE VEH
- • IN MAY 2019 I PURCHASED A CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED 2015 PORSCHE CARRERA GTS AND HAD IT FOR 11 MONTHS BEFORE IT CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE DRIVING IT. A FORENSIC INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE WAS THE ELECTRICAL BOARD LOCATED ON THE INSIDE OF THE CABIN NEAR THE RIGHT REAR TIRE. ON THE DAY O
- • THE PCM UNIT WHICH CONTROLS THE CARS COMPUTERS KEEPS SHUTTING ON AND OFF SAYING DO NOT DRIVE. GET SERVICE ….. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON MANY CARS AND THERE WAS A CLASS ACTION SUIT REGARDING A RECALL. IT IS NOW CLOSED AND I WAS NEVER NOTIFIED.
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA. SEVERAL TIMES, WHILE DRIVING, THE CHECK OIL LEVEL WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. WHEN THE CONTACT FILLED THE VEHICLE WITH FUEL, HE ALSO HAD TO ADD OIL TO THE ENGINE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE HAD TO ADD OIL APPROXIMATELY EVERY 500-900 MILES. THE VEH”
— NHTSA complaint filing
VISIBILITY
1 complaints- • CAR HEATING SYSTEM CUT OUT. I WAS DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY AT BELOW FREEZING TEMPERATURES AND THE HEATER SYSTEM DIED. NOT HAVING HEAT, THE WINDSHIELD FOGGED UP IMMEDIATELY AND COLD RAIN STARTED FREEZING ON THE WINDSHIELD REQUIRING ME CONTINUOUSLY CLEAR IT WITH WASHER FLUID UNTIL THE CAR RAN OUT OF WAS
“CAR HEATING SYSTEM CUT OUT. I WAS DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY AT BELOW FREEZING TEMPERATURES AND THE HEATER SYSTEM DIED. NOT HAVING HEAT, THE WINDSHIELD FOGGED UP IMMEDIATELY AND COLD RAIN STARTED FREEZING ON THE WINDSHIELD REQUIRING ME CONTINUOUSLY CLEAR IT WITH WASHER FLUID UNTIL THE CAR RAN OUT OF WAS”
— NHTSA complaint filing
TRANSMISSION
1 complaints- • I FIND MYSELF HAVING TO HAVING TO ADD OIL EVERY TWO FILL UPS. FROM 500 HUNDRED TO 1000 MILES.THIS RATE OF OIL CONSUMPTION VERY EXCESSIVE AND IF I WOULD HAVE BEEN ADVISED AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE I WOULD HAVE NOT BOUGHT THE CAR. THE DEALER AND PORSCHE USA SAYS THIS IS NORMAL. BUT I HAVE ANOTHER PORSCH
“I FIND MYSELF HAVING TO HAVING TO ADD OIL EVERY TWO FILL UPS. FROM 500 HUNDRED TO 1000 MILES.THIS RATE OF OIL CONSUMPTION VERY EXCESSIVE AND IF I WOULD HAVE BEEN ADVISED AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE I WOULD HAVE NOT BOUGHT THE CAR. THE DEALER AND PORSCHE USA SAYS THIS IS NORMAL. BUT I HAVE ANOTHER PORSCH”
— NHTSA complaint filing
BODY/STRUCTURE
1 complaints- • Spoiler lift spring brackets on both sides are broken allowing the springs to get in the way of the normal performance of the spoiler. This could impede the deployment of the spoiler or the successful retraction of the spoiler, creating a reduction in downforce (grip) or creating a safety hazard of
“Spoiler lift spring brackets on both sides are broken allowing the springs to get in the way of the normal performance of the spoiler. This could impede the deployment of the spoiler or the successful retraction of the spoiler, creating a reduction in downforce (grip) or creating a safety hazard of”
— NHTSA complaint filing
Estimated Repair Costs
Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.
🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist
Based on 13 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:
- ☐ELECTRICAL: CAR HEATING SYSTEM CUT OUT. I WAS DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY AT BELOW FREEZING TEMPERATURES AND THE HEATER SYSTEM DIED. NOT HAVING HEAT, THE WINDSHIELD FOGGED UP IMMEDIATELY AND COLD RAIN STARTED FREEZING ON THE WINDSHIELD REQUIRING ME CONTINUOUSLY CLEAR IT WITH WASHER FLUID UNTIL THE CAR RAN OUT OF WAS
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐ENGINE: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA. SEVERAL TIMES, WHILE DRIVING, THE CHECK OIL LEVEL WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. WHEN THE CONTACT FILLED THE VEHICLE WITH FUEL, HE ALSO HAD TO ADD OIL TO THE ENGINE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE HAD TO ADD OIL APPROXIMATELY EVERY 500-900 MILES. THE VEH
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐VISIBILITY: CAR HEATING SYSTEM CUT OUT. I WAS DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY AT BELOW FREEZING TEMPERATURES AND THE HEATER SYSTEM DIED. NOT HAVING HEAT, THE WINDSHIELD FOGGED UP IMMEDIATELY AND COLD RAIN STARTED FREEZING ON THE WINDSHIELD REQUIRING ME CONTINUOUSLY CLEAR IT WITH WASHER FLUID UNTIL THE CAR RAN OUT OF WAS
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐TRANSMISSION: I FIND MYSELF HAVING TO HAVING TO ADD OIL EVERY TWO FILL UPS. FROM 500 HUNDRED TO 1000 MILES.THIS RATE OF OIL CONSUMPTION VERY EXCESSIVE AND IF I WOULD HAVE BEEN ADVISED AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE I WOULD HAVE NOT BOUGHT THE CAR. THE DEALER AND PORSCHE USA SAYS THIS IS NORMAL. BUT I HAVE ANOTHER PORSCH
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)
Porsche 911 — Year Comparison
How does 2015 compare to other years? Fewer complaints = more reliable.
NHTSA Safety Rating
No NHTSA safety rating available
At a Glance
- Complaints
- 13
- Recalls
- 0
- Fire reports
- 2
- Crash reports
- 0
- Injury reports
- 0
- Segment avg
- 80
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