Every 2017 Porsche 718 Cayman recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Fuel System, Gasoline · NHTSA 19V113000
Feb 20, 2019Fuel System, Gasoline
- Problem
- Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2017-2019 718 Boxster, 718 Boxster S, 718 Cayman and 718 Cayman S vehicles and 2018-2019 718 Boxster GTS and 2018-2019 718 Cayman GTS vehicles. In the event of a crash, a crossmember may detach from the luggage compartment bracket, possibly causing a fuel leak.
- Risk
- A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of fire.
- Fix
- Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will secure the crossmember with additional rivets, free of charge. The recall began April 19, 2019. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AKA3.
Full recall details for 19V113000 →Air Bags · NHTSA 17V134000
Feb 3, 2017Air Bags:Frontal:Passenger Side:Inflator Module
- Problem
- Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2016 911 GT3 RS and 911 R vehicles and 2017 911 Carrera, 911 Carrera Cabriolet, 911 Carrera 4, 911 Carrera 4S, 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet, 911 Carrera S, 911 Carrera S Cabriolet, 911 Targa 4, 911 Targa 4S, 911 Turbo S, 911 Turbo S Cabriolet, 718 Boxster, 718 Boxster S, 718 Cayman and 718 Cayman S vehicles. The passenger frontal air bag inflator initiator may fail to ignite during a crash.
- Risk
- If the air bag inflator initiator fails to ignite, the passenger frontal air bag will not deploy, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
- Fix
- Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected air bags, free of charge. The recall began May 15, 2017. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AH03.
Full recall details for 17V134000 →Fuel System, Gasoline · NHTSA 17V054000
Jan 25, 2017Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
- Problem
- Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2017 911 Carrera, 911 Carrera S, 911 Carrera 4, 911 Carrera 4S, 911 Targa 4, 911 Targa 4S + GTS, 911 Carrera Cabriolet, 911 Carrera S Cabriolet, 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet, 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet, 718 Boxster, 718 Boxster S, 718 Cayman, and 718 Cayman S vehicles. The screws that fasten the fuel collection pipes in the engine compartment may shear off, resulting in a fuel leak.
- Risk
- A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
- Fix
- Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will install improved fastening screws, free of charge. The recall began March 27, 2017. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AH01.
Full recall details for 17V054000 →Air Bags · NHTSA 16V946000
Dec 30, 2016Air Bags:Side/Window
- Problem
- Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain model year 2017 718 Boxster, 718 Boxster S, 718 Cayman, 718 Cayman S, 911 Carrera, 911 Carrera S, 911 Carrera S Cabriolet, 911 Carrera 4S, 911 Turbo, 911 Turbo S, 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet, and 911 Turbo Cabriolet vehicles. The seat mounted side air bag inflator initiator may fail to ignite during a crash.
- Risk
- If the air bag inflator initiator fails to ignite, the side air bag will not deploy, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
- Fix
- Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began April 2017. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AG10.
Full recall details for 16V946000 →
2017 Porsche 718 Cayman complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Porsche 718 Cayman, reporting 2 injuries. Porsche has issued at least 503 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Seat Belts3
- Engine1
- Exterior Lighting1
- Power Train1
- Seats1
- Visibility/Wiper1
Service bulletins by component
- Unknown Or Other (190)
- Electrical System (156)
- Engine (137)
- Equipment (127)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (62)
- Structure (52)
Read Porsche 718 Cayman owner complaints and bulletins, every year
NHTSA defect investigations covering the 2017 Porsche 718 Cayman
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation lists this model year in one investigation. An investigation is not a recall; it is how NHTSA decides whether one is needed.
What people reported
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Porsche 718 Cayman. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
Injury reported
“I SUSTAINED SERIOUS BURNS TO MY CALF FROM MY THE EXHAUSTS ON MY 2014 BOXSTER S, AND MY 2017 CAYMAN, ON TWO OCCASIONS. BOTH CARS SUFFER FROM THE SAME DANGEROUS DESIGN DEFECT: AN EXCESSIVELY PROTRUDING CENTRAL EXHAUST PIPE.”
2017 PORSCHE 718 CAYMANOct 12, 2018
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11140061
“The passenger side (right rear) inside CV joint grease boot clamp failed and leaked grease. I discovered it while switching out Winter to Summer tires. I have included pictures. In researching the defect I found that it is a common occurrence with the Porsche 718 Cayman and occurs with low mileage.”
2017 PORSCHE 718 CAYMANApr 16, 2026 · IN
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11731699
“I have a Porsche 718 Cayman [XXX] I purchase this vehicle October 16, 2020 with only 1,500 miles on the odometer from Porsche of Tucson [removed], Tucson, AZ 85711. Purchase Porsche extended platinum warranty for 96/100,000 miles. My passenger side 3- point seatbelt will not retract back properly.”
2017 PORSCHE 718 CAYMANFeb 9, 2022
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11451104
“BOTH HEADLIGHTS GET FOGGY CONDENSATION DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR LOSE AND MAKING RATTLING NOISE WINDSHIELD WIPER HAS POOR CONTACT WITH FRONT WINDSHIELD. POOR VISIBILITY ON RAINY DAY”
2017 PORSCHE 718 CAYMANMay 26, 2018
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11098046
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