2016 Porsche 718 Cayman Problems
- Complaints
- 7filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 7,800miles, 1 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 1campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2016 Porsche 718 Cayman (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2016 Porsche 718 Cayman. The part named most often is air bags, with 3 complaints (43% of the total), followed by seat belts (2) and electrical system (1). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 7,800 miles. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 452 technical service bulletins for this model year. Air bags complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign filed under the same part. Seat belts complaints overlap with 2 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Air bags3 43%
- Seat belts2 29%
- Electrical system1 14%
- Engine1 14%
- Exterior lighting1 14%
- Fuel system1 14%
- Other or unknown1 14%
- Steering1 14%
Example complaints
Engine: “The variable valve timing adjuster sprocket bolts have a tendency to shear under high load. This is a documented issue that was also common in several other Porsche models of similar production year ranges. The valvetrain loses timing, resulting in a catastrophic engine failure which disables a vehicle. My vehicle sustained such a failure and the car immediately went into limp mode. All the valves on one cylinder bank were bent. Other models were recalled but the cayman and boxsters that came with the 9a1 engine were not. …”
NHTSA complaint #11375115, filed 2020-11, 7,800 milesMileage when problems were reported
100% of the 1 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 7,800 and 7,800 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 19V533000Jul 17, 2019Air bags › Air bag/restraint control moduleCovers: Porsche 718 Cayman 2016, 718 Boxster 2016–2017, 911 2016–2017 +2 more
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2016-2017 911 and Boxster, 2016 Cayman and Panamera vehicles. The air bag Electronic Control Unit (ECU) may have a defective power supply capacitor that can result in air bag deactivation or…
Recall details for the 2016 Porsche 718 Cayman → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 452 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 11037816Sep 22, 2026Transmission and drivetrain, Engine. Manufacturer's Certificate for Overview of Approved Porsche C40 Engine Oils. Note that this bulletin covers all models back to model year 1984, for which C40 engine oils are allocated.
- 11037813Sep 22, 2026Engine, Transmission and drivetrain. Manufacturer's Certificate for Overview of Approved Porsche C20 Engine Oils. Note that the bulletin covers all models back to model year 1984, for which C20 engine oils are allocated.
- 11037812Sep 22, 2026Transmission and drivetrain, Engine. Manufacturer's Certificate for Overview of Approved Porsche C30 Engine Oils. Note that the bulletin includes all models back to model year 1984, for which C30 engine oils are allocated.
- 11037808Sep 22, 2026Engine, Transmission and drivetrain. Manufacturer's Certificate for Overview of Approved Porsche A40 Engine Oils. Note that this bulletin covers all vehicles from model year 1997 to 2020, for which A40 engine oils are assigned. Model…
- 11037868Sep 14, 2026Wheels, Suspension, Steering. Special Tools and Equipment Information for alignment machines - Q3 2026 Software Spec Update Available
- 11037795Sep 1, 2026Electrical system. Technical Information for Damage to Nano Plug Contacts Due to Utilization of Incorrect Measuring Equipment
- 11037085Aug 28, 2026Other or unknown. Special Tools and Equipment Information for Diagnostic Equipment Standards for all USA Porsche Centers
- 11037083Aug 17, 2026Suspension, Wheels, Steering. Special Tools and Equipment Information for alignment machines - Q2 2026 Software Spec Update Available
- 11037072Aug 14, 2026Other or unknown. Product Knowledge for Model Type Designations
- 11037071Aug 14, 2026Other or unknown. Product Knowledge for Chassis/VIN Numbering Systems
Other model years of the Porsche 718 Cayman
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 5 | 7,050 | 4 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2016 | 7 | 7,800 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Porsche 718 Cayman model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2016 Porsche 718 Cayman have?
NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2016 Porsche 718 Cayman as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2016 Porsche 718 Cayman is reported most often?
Air bags is named most often, in 3 complaints (43% of the total), followed by seat belts with 2.
Has the 2016 Porsche 718 Cayman been recalled?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2016 Porsche 718 Cayman reported?
Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 7,800 miles and the middle half falls between 7,800 and 7,800 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.