repaired · 2020 Q3
Fuel system, gasoline
Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of fire.
2017 Porsche 718 CaymanProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 5 owner complaints about the 2017 Porsche 718 Cayman, most often about the seat belts. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 17V-134 the manufacturer reports only 83% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 16, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2017 Porsche 718 Cayman has problems
5 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
3Seat belts
1Engine1 crash/fire/injury
1Exterior lighting
1Power train
1Seats
1Visibility/wiper
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Seat belts | 3 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 1 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2017 Porsche 718 Cayman recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2018 Q3
Passenger side: inflator module
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.
repaired · 2018 Q2
Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2018 Q2
Air bags: side/window
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.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Porsche.
Best & worst years
2017 vs. every other 718 Cayman year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the 718 Cayman median. How we score
'16'17'18'19'21'22'23'24'25
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2017 Porsche 718 Cayman safety ratings
2017 Porsche 718 Cayman 3 HB RWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2017 Porsche 718 Cayman, and the recalls they led to.
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureOpen
In owners' words
What 718 Cayman owners report
Recent seat belts complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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…
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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