2018 PORSCHE 718 CAYMAN — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
6
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2018 PORSCHE 718 CAYMAN
The 2018 PORSCHE 718 CAYMAN has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with AIR BAGS, STRUCTURE, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. 6 technical service bulletins have been issued by Porsche Cars North America, Inc. for this model year.
Recalls for the 2018 PORSCHE 718 CAYMAN
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2018 PORSCHE 718 CAYMAN, potentially affecting up to 29,193 vehicles.
Recall 19V179000 — AIR BAGS
| 417 vehicles affected
Defect: Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2018 718 Boxster, Boxster S and Boxster GTS, 718 Cayman, Cayman S and Cayman GTS, 911 Carrera, Carrera T, Targa 4 GTS, Carrera 4, Carrera S, Carrera 4S, Carrera GTS, Carrera 4 GTS, Carrera Cabriolet, Carrera S Cabriolet, Carrera 4S Cabriolet, Carrera GTS Cabriolet, Carrera 4 GTS Cabriolet, Targa 4, Targa...
Consequence: In the event of a crash, the air bags may not deploy, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the air bag sensors, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 17, 2019. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AKA4.
View full details →Recall 19V113000 — STRUCTURE
| 14,388 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of fire.
Remedy: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will secure the crossmember with additional rivets, free of charge. The recall began April 19, 2019. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AKA3.
View full details →Recall 19V113000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
| 14,388 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of fire.
Remedy: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will secure the crossmember with additional rivets, free of charge. The recall began April 19, 2019. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AKA3.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2018 PORSCHE 718 CAYMAN
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2018 PORSCHE 718 CAYMAN.
Safety Rating for the 2018 PORSCHE 718 CAYMAN
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2018 PORSCHE 718 CAYMAN in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2018 PORSCHE 718 CAYMAN
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. has issued 6 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2018 PORSCHE 718 CAYMAN. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
No. GR6D9 — WHEELS
Parts information for the thatcham wheel lock information. Since model year 2015, nearly all new vehicles (SUV's may have Thatcham or previous style wheel lock) come equipped with Thatcham-style wheel locks from the factory. Each vehicle equipped with Thatcham-style wheel locks uses a unique key. The vehicles affected are cars...
WNH2 — ENGINE
Porsche intranet posting with information on WNH2 - reprogramming DME control unit
No. 37-20 — WHEELS
List of approved wheels and tires for the 718 Boxster and Cayman as of MY17.
122-Y9E5X-04 — STRUCTURE
Instructions for retrofitting apple carplay in the 982 Boxster and Cayman models.
122-D3J4E-10 — EQUIPMENT
Porsche Intranet posting for WJ25 campaign, which seeks to retrofit Porsche Connect functionality which may be missing on affected vehicles.
122-Q9N2B-01 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Resubmitting at request of Mr. Bernard Hardgrave. Product knowledge information for the 982 Generation 718 Cayman. Includes info on Location of Identification Plate, Chassis/VIN, Paint and Engine Number.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2018 PORSCHE 718 CAYMAN
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the PORSCHE 718 CAYMAN
- 2017 PORSCHE 718 CAYMAN — 4 complaints
- 2018 PORSCHE 718 CAYMAN (current)
- 2019 PORSCHE 718 CAYMAN — 2 complaints
- 2021 PORSCHE 718 CAYMAN — 2 complaints
- 2022 PORSCHE 718 CAYMAN — 0 complaints
- 2023 PORSCHE 718 CAYMAN — 2 complaints
Other PORSCHE Models
- PORSCHE CAYENNE — 629 total complaints
- PORSCHE TAYCAN — 378 total complaints
- PORSCHE MACAN — 245 total complaints
- PORSCHE BOXSTER — 219 total complaints
- PORSCHE 911 — 173 total complaints
- PORSCHE PANAMERA — 153 total complaints
- PORSCHE CAYENNE S — 135 total complaints
- PORSCHE 911 TURBO — 89 total complaints