Model year guide

2015 Porsche Boxster

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2015 Porsche Boxster is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

2015 Porsche Boxster — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2015 Porsche Boxster at a glance

Safety recalls2
Owner complaints3
Combined25 mpg

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2015 Porsche Boxster recalls 2

Power Train:axle Assembly NHTSA Campaign #21V679000 · 01/09/2021

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.

Fix: 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.

Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch NHTSA Campaign #14V698000 · 04/11/2014

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.

Fix: 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.

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.

2015 Porsche Boxster common problems

The most-reported problem areas from 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Suspension
Listen for clunks over bumps, check the car sits level, and look for uneven tire wear and worn shocks or struts.
Power Train
Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.
Steering
Steering should be tight and centered — no play, clunks or wandering. Test at low and highway speed; listen for power-steering whine.
Wheels
Inspect wheels for bends, cracks and curb rash, and feel for vibration at highway speed.
Engine
Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.

2015 Porsche Boxster MPG & running costs

Combined25 mpg
City21 mpg
Highway30 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,100

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2015 Porsche Boxster costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$15,500
Fuel only$15,500
Per mile$0.21

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2015 Porsche Boxster trims & engines on record

Trims
Base
Engines
2.7L 6-cyl 265 hp

2015 Porsche Boxster vehicles on record

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2015 Porsche Boxster — frequently asked questions

Does the 2015 Porsche Boxster have any safety recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2015 Porsche Boxster. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.

What are the most common problems with the 2015 Porsche Boxster?

Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are suspension, power train, steering.

What gas mileage does the 2015 Porsche Boxster get?

The U.S. EPA rates the 2015 Porsche Boxster at about 25 mpg combined (21 city / 30 highway).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.