2017 Porsche 718 Cayman recalls and problems

The 2017 Porsche 718 Cayman has 4 safety recalls and 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Porsche dealer.

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Recalls may cover only some 2017 Porsche 718 Cayman vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2017 Porsche 718 Cayman recalls

Recall 19V-113: Structure, Fuel System, Gasoline

Reported Feb 20, 2019 · 14,388 vehicles affected · Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

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.

Recall 17V-134: Air Bags

Reported Mar 2, 2017 · 120 vehicles affected · Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

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.

Recall 17V-054: Fuel System, Gasoline

Reported Jan 25, 2017 · 4,090 vehicles affected · Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

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.

Recall 16V-946: Air Bags

Reported Dec 30, 2016 · 85 vehicles affected · Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

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.

2017 Porsche 718 Cayman problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Seat Belts	3
Visibility/Wiper	1
Exterior Lighting	1
Engine	1
Seats	1
Power Train	1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 14,000 miles (median of owner reports).

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Recent 2017 Porsche 718 Cayman complaints

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

Power Train · reported Apr 16, 2026

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. I believe the clamp was defective or not installed correctly during the assembly process. If I didnât catch the leak it could have resulted in a drive axle failure and breakdown on the road endangering myself or other vehicles. My car is not tracked and is used for pleasure driving. Because I…

Seats · reported Feb 9, 2022

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 4690 E 22nd St, Tucson, AZ 85711. Purchase Porsche extended platinum warranty for 96/100,000 miles. My passenger side 3- point seatbelt will not retract back properly. This is definitely a safety issue for the passenger. I set up an appointment to have it fix with the Porsche of Tucson dealership. I was told that it would not be covered under the platinum warranty. The odometer mileage I have now on my Porsche 718 Cayman is 13,685. I believe it should be…

Engine · at 14,000 miles · reported Oct 12, 2018

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. The first injury was sustained on february 19, 2017, when I leaned against my 2014 boxster s, and the rear of my calf made direct contact with the protruding exhaust pipe. The second injury occurred on august 11, 2018, when I placed a suitcase in the trunk of my 2017 718 cayman, and the front of my calf touched the exhaust. The 718/boxster s exhausts are unreasonably…

Seat Belts · at 100 miles · reported May 26, 2018

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

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2017 Porsche 718 Cayman have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2017 Porsche 718 Cayman: 19V-113 (structure, fuel system, gasoline), 17V-134 (air bags), 17V-054 (fuel system, gasoline), 16V-946 (air bags). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2017 Porsche 718 Cayman?

Owners report seat belts problems most often (3 reports), followed by visibility/wiper (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 14,000 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.