There are no safety recalls for the 2011 Porsche Cayman, but owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA.
2011 Porsche Cayman problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Power Train | 3 | |
| Engine | 2 | |
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 27,024 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 2011 Porsche Cayman complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Engine · reported Aug 29, 2021
The vacuum pump (Porsche part number 9A1-110-090-02) cover retaining screws vibrated out causing the cover to damage the fuel lines and causing an engine oil leak. The fuel and oil were ignited by the exhaust or stray spark cause by the vacuum covers rotation and hitting other metal objects. This vacuum pump provides vacuum to the brake booster and during the event drastically reduces the ability of the car to stop. The car was quickly consumed by fire (30-45 seconds) and I received very minor burns to my left arm exiting the car (mid-engine so the flames were coming out from under the drives…
Engine · reported Aug 29, 2021
The vacuum pump retaining screws vibrated out, causing an oil leak and reduced functionality of the braking system. This is the second 2011 Porsche Cayman S that I have owned to have this problem. The first cause a fire and I received minor burns from the incident. Fortunately this time no fire was caused and the vehicle is repairable. Please see NHTSA tracking number 11430927. I also spoke with a Porsche mechanic and was told he had seen this failure on several Porsche Cayman. I have not had the vehicle repaired yet, but will document the repair and retain the parts for inspection if needed.
Power Train · at 27,024 miles · reported May 27, 2020
The linkage for the manual transmission has a high failure rate. It has separated twice now, each time failing in about 5,000 to 7,000 miles requiring being towed into the dealership for service. Very dangerous if this happens in traffic and your linkage fails while shifting and you are now not in any gear. Consumer stated while pulling into the driveway the vehicle accelerated and hit the garage, airbag deplyed.
Power Train · at 34,235 miles · reported Apr 12, 2015
While shifting from 5th to 6th gear, I felt something (Presumably the shift cable) snap. The car was locked in gear, and I was unable to shift to another gear. In looking online I found complaints by several other porsche owners that shift cables on their cars had broken.
Power Train · at 7,020 miles · reported Jan 29, 2012
I was driving the car at approximately 47 MPH in traffic and the on board computer displayed the warning message "transmission temperature too high" followed by the message "transmission emergency run". The car at this point stopped moving and I coasted to a stop in traffic. The immediate cut off of the power train and pdk transmission poses a serious threat to safety that could lead to a rear-end collision due to the immediate disengagement of the transmission. The car was taken to the dealership and information on the incident was sent to porsche for a problem determination. Porsche has…
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2011 Porsche Cayman have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2011 Porsche Cayman as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2011 Porsche Cayman?
Owners report power train problems most often (3 reports), followed by engine (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 27,024 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.