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2016 Porsche 718 Cayman recalls and problems

The 2016 Porsche 718 Cayman has 1 safety recall and 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Porsche dealer.

Recalls
1
Complaints
7
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2016 Porsche 718 Cayman vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2016 Porsche 718 Cayman recalls

Recall 19V-533: Air Bags

Reported Jul 17, 2019 · 7,517 vehicles affected · Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

Problem: Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2016-2017 911 and Boxster, 2016 Cayman and Panamera vehicles. The air bag Electronic Control Unit (ECU) may have a defective power supply capacitor that can result in air bag deactivation or inadvertent deployment of the air bags.

Risk: Deactivated air bags increase the risk of injury. Inadvertent deployment of the air bags increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will install new software and replace the air bag ECU as necessary, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed September 13, 2019. Owners received a second notice and the recall began February 12, 2020. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AKB4.

2016 Porsche 718 Cayman problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Air Bags3
Seat Belts2
Electrical System1
Engine1
Visibility/Wiper1
Unknown or Other1
Fuel/Propulsion System1
Steering1
Exterior Lighting1

Most reported parts

  • Exterior Lighting › Tail Lights — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 7,800 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2016 Porsche 718 Cayman complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Exterior Lighting · reported Sep 16, 2024
Tail lamps are prone to hairline cracks difficult to see, when driven in rain or car wash tail lamp floods and causes electrical system to short circuit resulting in death or accident in inclement weather due to low visibility.
Unknown or Other · reported Aug 25, 2024
Engine stalls when stopped if not in sport mode. Electronic gauge display for oil level is confusing and shows low oil level in green, causing the user to add oil when it is full. Steering rubs and knocks when turning.
Visibility/Wiper · reported Jun 27, 2022
Windshield washer hose has snapped at the hood hinge which is preventing clearing of the windsheild of debris and obscuring forward visibility. This part was replaced by the dealer in 2016 during the first annual service for reasons unknown to me and has now failed.
Engine · at 7,800 miles · reported Nov 17, 2020
The variable valve timing adjuster sprocket bolts have a tendency to shear under high load. This is a documented issue that was also common in several other porsche models of similar production year ranges. The valvetrain loses timing, resulting in a catastrophic engine failure which disables a vehicle. My vehicle sustained such a failure and the car immediately went into "limp mode." all the valves on one cylinder bank were bent. Other models were recalled but the cayman and boxsters that came with the 9a1 engine were not. Porsche repaired my engine but they put the same part number that…
Air Bags · reported Jun 25, 2020
2016 porsche cayman has an error code 'c11005 ? Airbag triggering unit, faulty' and the airbag light is illuminated but this VIN was not included in porsche's recall (Akb4) concerning this issue. Porsche has not correctly identified the recall population of 2016 porsche cayman cars affected by manufacturer recall number akb4 (Transport canada recall 2019353 & NHTSA campaign number 19v-533) and should include this 2016 porsche cayman VIN, notify the owner by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to a dealer to inspect, and replace, the faulty airbag control module under recall. Based on…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2016 Porsche 718 Cayman have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2016 Porsche 718 Cayman: 19V-533 (air bags). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2016 Porsche 718 Cayman?

Owners report air bags problems most often (3 reports), followed by seat belts (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 7,800 miles.

Are Porsche recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Porsche dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.