2017 Porsche 718 Cayman: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2017 Porsche 718 Cayman: 4 recalls, 5 owner complaints.
Recalls
4 vehicle recalls from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Airbags Vehicle recall #16V946000 · 2016 · 85 vehicles
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: 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.
The fix: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began April 2017.
Fuel system Vehicle recall #17V054000 · 2017 · 4,090 vehicles
What's wrong: 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,…
Why it matters: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
The fix: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will install improved fastening screws, free of charge. The recall began March 27, 2017.
Airbags Vehicle recall #17V134000 · 2017 · 120 vehicles
What's wrong: 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…
Why it matters: 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.
The fix: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected air bags, free of charge. The recall began May 15, 2017.
Body & structure, Fuel system Vehicle recall #19V113000 · 2019 · 14,388 vehicles
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of fire.
The fix: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will secure the crossmember with additional rivets, free of charge. The recall began April 19, 2019.
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 0 mention a fire, 2 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Seat belts (3): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Visibility/Wiper (1): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Exterior lights (1): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Engine (1): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
The 2017 Porsche 718 Cayman has 5 owner complaints, ranking #2 of 9 718 Cayman model years for complaints (2.5× the average 718 Cayman year). Complaints peaked in 2018 (2 filed that year). The typical problem showed up when the car was about 3 years old, at a median of 7,050 miles. Neighboring years: 2016 (7 complaints, 1 recalls), 2018 (0 complaints, 2 recalls).
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FAQ
Does the 2017 Porsche 718 Cayman have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 vehicle recalls for the 2017 Porsche 718 Cayman. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2017 Porsche 718 Cayman problems?
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are seat belts (3), visibility/wiper (1), exterior lights (1).
Where can I get a 2017 Porsche 718 Cayman repair manual?
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