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2015 Porsche Cayman

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2015 Cayman.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic (AM-S7)

The 2015 Porsche Cayman is a passenger car equipped with an automatic AM-S7 transmission and EPA fuel-economy ratings of 22 mpg city, 31 mpg highway, and 25 mpg combined. Within the 2007–2024 complaint history, the 2015 model accumulated 4 owner complaints and 2 recalls, a complaint count below the 2014 peak of 7 and above the 2012 low of 1. That positioning places the 2015 Cayman in the lower-complaint range of its generation, meaning researchers can treat it as a relatively uneventful model year while still reviewing the air-bag and unknown/other issues flagged by owners and the two recall actions.

Model year2016 2015 2014 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacityOil type and capacity will vary by model and options. Refer to the appropriate service information for the oil type and quantity.OEM · verified

EPA fuel economy22/31/25 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI NS · NS CCA battery, OE oil filter 0PB115499A. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI NS · NS CCAOEM · verified

Tire sizeFRONT P235/45ZR18; REAR P265/45ZR18OEM · verified

Wheel / rimFRONT 8-J, REAR 9-J inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	0PB115499A alt PAF008085
Engine air filter	98111013000
Spark plug	99917015190
Battery	99961109512 alt 992915105A
Front wiper blades	99162890101
Serpentine belt	0PB903137A
Thermostat	0PB121110A alt 0PB121688
Cabin air filter	9P1819631 alt 99157237100

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic (AM-S7)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	172.4 in
Overall width	70.9 in
Overall height	50.8 in
Wheelbase	97.6 in
Curb weight	2888 lb
Track (front / rear)	59.8 / 61.4 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	46/54

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	22 / 31 / 25 mpg
Drivetrain	Rear-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuel	Premium Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Cayman of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

4.1 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 4.10 sec — 2015 GTS Coupe

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
2015	GTS Coupe 3.4L F-6	4.10 sec	12.50 sec	340 hp	RWD
2014	S Coupe 3.4L F-6	4.00 sec	12.50 sec	325 hp	RWD
2014	S Coupe 3.4L F-6	4.10 sec	12.60 sec	325 hp	RWD
2014	S Coupe 3.4L F-6	4.20 sec	12.70 sec	325 hp	RWD
2014	S Coupe 3.4L F-6	4.20 sec	12.70 sec	325 hp	RWD
2014	S Coupe 3.4L F-6	4.40 sec	12.80 sec	325 hp	RWD
2014	S Coupe 3.4L F-6	4.70 sec	12.90 sec	325 hp	RWD
2014	Coupe 2.7L F-6	5.30 sec	13.90 sec	275 hp	RWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine SAE 75W in the differential, DOT 4 · synthetic brake fluid. Torque the oil drain plug to 37.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-5-3-6-2-4.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake Fluid	DOT 4 · synthetic
Clutch Fluid	DOT 4
Differential Gear Oil	SAE 75W
Differential Gear Oil Capacity	Clutch Actuation and Gearshifts 5.6 quarts Gear Wheel Oil and Differential Chambers 3.0 quarts.
Manual Transmission Fluid	Porsche part number 00004320419
Manual Transmission Fluid Capacity	6.5
Power Steering Fluid	Pentosin CHF11S

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs	96.0 inch lbs. ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	9.5
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	17
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	37.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs	M6: 114.0 inch lbs., M32: 30.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts	63.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub	Wheel hub to wheel carrier, 340 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub	340 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub Bearing Housing Bolts	Install new hub nut. ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-5-3-6-2-4
Spark Plug Manufacturer	Porsche
Spark Plug Gap	.063 in
Spark Plug Torque	19(1) - 22(2) ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	1.92 lbs
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	46

Service checks

Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO)

68-77 ( low pressure side)

Brakes

Minimum Pad Thickness	Front: 0.079; Rear: 0.079 in
Minimum Shoe Thickness	0.079 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for Replacement	Front: 1.024; Rear: .709
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after Refinish	Front: 1.047; Rear: .732
Variation from Parallelism Thickness Variation	.0007
Maximum Rotor Runout	.001
Maximum Drum Diameter	Parking Brake: 7.126

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

15.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90

15 ft. lbs

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

42.0 inch lbs., Step 2: 15.0 ft. lbs., Step 3: 80 degrees, Step 4: Loosen all bolts completely, Step 5: 42.0 inch lbs., Step 6: 15.0 ft. lbs., Step 7: 80

42 in

Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

19.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 120

19 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 10,000 mi; spark plugs every 40,000 mi.

Every 10,000 mi	Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 20,000 mi	Active Suspension System (inspect fluid level) · Air Bag System (inspect) · Air Intake Duct (inspect) · Battery (inspect) · Body Water Drains (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect)
At 40,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 40,000 mi	Driveshaft (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Seat Belt System (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace)
Every 60,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Drive Belt (replace)
Every 80,000 mi	Engine Mount (inspect)
At 120,000 mi	Drive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Transmission Assembly (drain & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2015 Porsche Cayman recorded 4 complaints and 2 recalls, which is fewer complaints than the 2014 peak (7 complaints, 4 recalls) but more than the low‑complaint years before 2012 (e.g., 2012 had 1 complaint, 1 recall). Complaint and recall counts rose from 2012 through 2016, placing 2015 in the middle of that upward trend. Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) increased steadily over the period, reaching 427 in 2015, up from 397 in 2012 and 417 in 2014. The top complaint areas for 2015 were Air Bags (Unknown Or Other), Engine, Power Train, and Air Bags, each cited once, while no crash or fire complaints were reported. Overall, 2015 shows a moderate level of federal safety actions relative to its generation, suggesting a thorough pre‑purchase inspection is advisable before considering it a good buy.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

427

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Owner complaints

0 involved a crash · 0 a fire

NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars

Overall★★★★★

Frontal★★★★★

Side★★★★★

Rollover★★★★★

Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

’07 ’09 ’10 ’11 ’12 ’14’15’16 ’22 ’24

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 4 complaints on record, top 4 components.

Air Bags,Unknown Or Other1

Engine1

Power Train1

Air Bags1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

14V698000Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:LatchReported 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… 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…

21V679000Power Train:Axle AssemblyReported 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… 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…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 427 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
40/26 4407	2026-06-30	Wheels	Wheel Bolt Replacement Requirement - Change from Wheel Bolts with Aluminum Washers to…
09/26 3730	2026-06-30	Power Train	Permanent Fault Memory Entries “P1775”/“P071400”/“P184900” in Transmission Electronics…
TSTR2636	2026-06-29	Unknown Or Other	Porsche Tester Software Update Information Software Version: 44.200.031
TSTR2635	2026-06-29	Unknown Or Other	Porsche Tester Software Update Information Software Version: 44.200.030
20/26	2026-06-25	Engine	Overview of Approved Porsche C20 Engine Oils (20/26)

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420

Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1

P0300

Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected

P0171

System too lean — Bank 1

P0455

Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak

P0128

Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature

P0442

Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

VIN tools

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VIN

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Build data

Plant, GVWR class, engine and body data for any 17-character VIN.

Recalls

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Vehicles with shared specs

Find every vehicle that shares this one's battery, bulbs, oil capacity, platform or parts.

Group NS battery Vehicles taking Oil type and capacity will vary by model and options. Refer to the appropriate service information for the oil type and quantity.Engine oil filter 0PB115499A Engine air filter 98111013000 Spark plug 99917015190 Battery 99961109512

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

Vehicle recalls & TSBs OBD-II trouble codes Torque specifications Maintenance schedules Fluid capacities & specs

Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2015 Cayman take?

Oil type and capacity will vary by model and options. Refer to the appropriate service information for the oil type and quantity. of Oil type and capacity will vary by model and options. Refer to the appropriate service information for the oil type and quantity., per the factory manual.

Does the 2015 Cayman have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Cayman get?

EPA figures are 22 city / 31 highway / 25 combined mpg.