repaired · 2023 Q4
Power train: axle assembly
Risk. A carrier fracture may cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
2014 Porsche CaymanProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 7 owner complaints about the 2014 Porsche Cayman, most often about the fuel/propulsion system. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 21V-679 the manufacturer reports only 70% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 20, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2014 Porsche Cayman has problems
7 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
2Fuel/propulsion system
1Electrical system
1Engine
1Air bags
1Power train
1Engine and engine cooling
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 |
| Air bags | 1 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2014 Porsche 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 · 2021 Q2
Child seat
Risk. Improper CRS installation increases the risk of an injury to the occupant in the event of a crash.
repaired · 2016 Q2
Hood: latch
Risk. A failure of the hood latching mechanism may cause the hood to suddenly open during vehicle operation and will severely impede the driver's ability to see out…
repaired · 2015 Q2
Electrical system
Risk. The intermittent plug may cause the passenger seat frontal and knee airbags may be deactivated.
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
2014 vs. every other 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 Cayman median. How we score
'06'07'09'10'11'12'14'15
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What Cayman owners report
Recent fuel/propulsion system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Code P1023 Fuel Pump pressure/ quantity too low at start. Rough Start when engine is cold, high pressure fuel pump appears to be leaking. Replacement part is out of stock, unavailable. Unsafe to drive, could start a fire.
Fuel tank is rubbing against the body causing visible rub marks on the plastic tank itself. This is caused by foam pads either being misplaced or not installed at all from the factory. Porsche themselves have a TSB on it (SB-1403), but they will not handle the fix outside of warranty. This seems…
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