Most common 2015 Porsche 911 problems
Share of the 8 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Porsche 911 complaints by model year
Best 911 years: 2000, 2001. Compare all years →
2015 Porsche 911 recalls (1)
Latches/locks/linkages › Hood › Latch
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.
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.
What 2015 Porsche 911 owners say
Electrical system
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 automatically activated.
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 of the incident, after driving the car less than 15 miles from my home to a nearby property I noticed the car was smoking as I pulled into the driveway. I parked the vehicle and found that there was a small fire in the engine compartment. I couldn't get to the car in time with a fire extinguisher and by the time the fire department arrived, the car was engulfed in flames. I'm now faced with a total loss for the vehicle and not to mention reluctance to ever purchase another Porsche in my life. …
Engine & cooling
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 of the incident, after driving the car less than 15 miles from my home to a nearby property I noticed the car was smoking as I pulled into the driveway. I parked the vehicle and found that there was a small fire in the engine compartment. I couldn't get to the car in time with a fire extinguisher and by the time the fire department arrived, the car was engulfed in flames. I'm now faced with a total loss for the vehicle and not to mention reluctance to ever purchase another Porsche in my life. …
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 vehicle was taken to the collection (200 bird rd, coral gables, fl 33146 [phone]) where a failure could not be diagnosed. The contact was advised that this was a normal issue for this vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was approximately 10,000. Consumer dated this is a malfunction as well as a safety issue the excessive oil consumption each 500-700 miles 400 have to add oil stop the car or the engine can freeze up on you. Updated 7/24/18
2015 Porsche 911 engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.4L 6-cyl | 7-speed dual-clutch | RWD | 20 / 28 / 23 |
| 3.4L 6-cyl | 7-speed dual-clutch | 4WD | 20 / 27 / 23 |
| 3.8L 6-cyl | 7-speed dual-clutch | RWD | 19 / 27 / 22 |
| 3.4L 6-cyl | 7-speed manual | RWD | 19 / 27 / 22 |
| 3.8L 6-cyl | 7-speed manual | RWD | 19 / 27 / 22 |
| 3.4L 6-cyl | 7-speed manual | 4WD | 19 / 27 / 22 |
| 3.8L 6-cyl | 7-speed dual-clutch | 4WD | 19 / 26 / 22 |
| 3.8L 6-cyl | 7-speed manual | 4WD | 18 / 26 / 21 |
| 3.8L 6-cyl turbo | 7-speed dual-clutch | 4WD | 17 / 24 / 20 |
EPA ratings. Class: Subcompact car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2015 Porsche 911 a good car?
Based on 8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2015 911 rates average: 2.3× as many complaints as a typical year of the 911 at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2015 Porsche 911?
The electrical system — 4 complaints, 50% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the engine & cooling (3) and windows, wipers & sunroof (1).
How many recalls does the 2015 Porsche 911 have?
There is 1 recall for the 2015 Porsche 911, the most recent from November 4, 2014 (latch). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Porsche 911?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2000 and 2001. See the full Porsche 911 years comparison.
At what mileage do 2015 Porsche 911 problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 31,000 miles; 100% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.