2012 Porsche Cayman recalls and problems

The 2012 Porsche Cayman has 1 safety recall and 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Porsche dealer.

Recalls
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Complaints
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Crashes / fires
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Injuries / deaths
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Recalls may cover only some 2012 Porsche Cayman vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2012 Porsche Cayman recalls

Recall 11V-409: Seat Belts

Reported Aug 5, 2011 · 235 vehicles affected · PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Problem: Porsche is recalling certain model year 2011 911 speedster and 911 gts rs 4.0; and model year 2012 boxster (Including s and spyder); cayman (Including s and r); 911 carrera (Including s, gts, 4, 4s, and 4 gts); 911 targa 4 and targa 4s; and 911 turbo and turbo s models manufactured from may 31, 2011, through june 10, 2011. There is a possibility that the mounting holes in the seat belt anchor plates fitted to the vehicle are too small. If the hole diameter is too small, the anchor plate may not be able to rotate about the fastening bolt as designed.

Risk: Should this occur, the seat belt may not be routed optimally around the occupant, or may potentially loosen at some point in the future increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Fix: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat belt anchors and, if necessary, replace the seat belt. The repairs will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on september 2, 2011. Owners may contact porsche at 1-800-767-7243.

2012 Porsche Cayman problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Engine1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 22,000 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 2012 Porsche Cayman complaints

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

Engine · at 22,000 miles · reported Apr 5, 2015
I was going down hill in 3rd gear of a manual shift. The shift suddenly broke and I could not change the gear and had to pull over in a narrow road without any space for cars to pass by. It took porsche 110 minutes to come a get the car. Lucky for me, I was about to enter a highway!

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2012 Porsche Cayman have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2012 Porsche Cayman: 11V-409 (seat belts). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2012 Porsche Cayman?

Owners report engine problems most often (1 reports). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 22,000 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.