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Porsche 718 Cayman Problems, Recalls and Owner Complaints by Model Year
Across 2 model years, NHTSA lists 6 recalls and 6 owner complaints for the Porsche 718 Cayman. Newest model year first. Data as of October 25, 2026.
Porsche 718 Cayman by model year
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Porsche 718 Cayman | 2 | 1 | |
| 2017 Porsche 718 Cayman | 4 | 5 |
Model years with no recall and fewer than three complaints are not listed. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. All Porsche models.
Porsche 718 Cayman: questions owners ask
Which Porsche 718 Cayman year has the most problems?
By owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the Porsche 718 Cayman model years with the most are the 2017 (5) and 2018 (1). Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are naturally lower; compare years of a similar age.
How many recalls does the Porsche 718 Cayman have?
NHTSA lists recalls for 2 Porsche 718 Cayman model years, 6 in total when counted per model year (one recall often covers several years). The years with the most are the 2017 (4) and 2018 (2). Check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How often does the Porsche 718 Cayman fail its MOT?
In 2023 UK MOT tests, the Porsche 718 Cayman's first-time failure rate ranged from 3.6% for cars first registered in 2020 to 6% for 2018, across 4 registration years with at least 100 tests. Older cars fail more often. The most common failure areas were tyres, visibility (windscreen, wipers, mirrors), lights and electrics. Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results.