How many recalls does the 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder have?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder as of October 16, 2026. Each includes the defect description, safety consequence, and the remedy Porsche will perform. New recalls can be issued at any time; this page is refreshed from NHTSA daily.

How do I tell if my 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder is affected by a recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN — stamped at the base of the windshield on the driver side and on the door jamb sticker — at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall; the list on this page covers every campaign for the 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder.

Are recall repairs on a 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder free?

Usually. Federal law requires Porsche to remedy recalls on the 2015 918 Spyder free of charge at an authorized Porsche dealer, regardless of how many owners the vehicle has had or how many miles are on the odometer — unless it was first sold more than 15 years before the recall was issued (5 years for tires).

Does a recall on the 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder affect resale value?

An open recall can reduce resale value; a recall that has been repaired (documented in the vehicle history report) generally does not. Before you buy or sell a used 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder, check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm every recall has been remedied.

How many owner complaints are on file for the 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder?

No owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA on the 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder.

NHTSA vehicle safety data

2015 Porsche 918 Spyder Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Porsche dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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SUSPENSION:REAR

NHTSA #18V287000

Reported May 3, 2018 · Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

Potentially affected: 305 vehicles

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

If the control arm connecting shafts crack, affecting vehicle handling, it can increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT

NHTSA #16V885000

Reported December 9, 2016 · Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

Potentially affected: 306 vehicles

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

A cracked lower control arm may affect vehicle handling, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

NHTSA #16V520000

Reported July 8, 2016 · Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

Potentially affected: 306 vehicles

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

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.

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY

NHTSA #15V335000

Reported June 1, 2015 · Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

Potentially affected: 223 vehicles

Park outside only — fire risk while parked indoors or near structures.

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

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.

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

SUSPENSION:REAR

NHTSA #14V457000

Reported July 28, 2014 · Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

Potentially affected: 5 vehicles

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

If the control arms break, the driver may lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Check your 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder VIN

Not every recall applies to every VIN in a given year. Enter the 17-character VIN from your Porsche 918 Spyder at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.

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