Porsche Cayman recall history
Comprehensive recall and complaint data for the Porsche Cayman, sourced from official National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) records.
Last updated: (NHTSA data snapshot)
At a Glance
Stats focus on model years from 1960 onwards. Earlier years appear in the detailed table below where data exists.
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Key Takeaways
A quick scan of where recalls and complaints concentrate for the Porsche Cayman, based on aggregated NHTSA counts and campaign metadata.
- Coverage spans model years 2006–2024 with 11 recall campaigns and 49 complaints in NHTSA data.
- Years with the most recall activity: 2014 (4), 2021 (2), and 2015 (2).
- Years with the most complaint volume: 2016 (12), 2014 (7), and 2010 (6).
- Top recall themes: Seats and restraints, Powertrain, and Airbags.
- Most reported complaint areas (across all years): Power train, Engine, Air bags.
- Complaints are not proof of a defect, but repeated themes can be useful signals when researching a used vehicle.
- Always check your specific VIN for open recalls (open recalls are VIN-specific and can change over time).
Recall Themes
Instead of listing long campaign narratives, this groups recall campaigns into a few recurring areas. Each theme links back to official notices as evidence.
Seats and restraints
4 campaigns · Years: 2012, 2014–2015These campaigns relate to seats, belts, airbags restraint integration, or child restraint anchoring components.
Powertrain
2 campaigns · Years: 2014–2015, 2024These campaigns relate to drivetrain or transmission components that can affect shifting, power delivery, or control.
Airbags
1 campaign · Years: 2016These campaigns relate to airbag system components and deployment/airbag readiness issues.
- 19V533000 · Air bags: Air bag/restraint control module
Engine and cooling
1 campaign · Years: 2021These campaigns relate to engine or cooling components where failures can lead to stalling or overheating risk.
- 21V200000 · Engine
Steering and suspension
1 campaign · Years: 2021These campaigns relate to steering or suspension components that can affect vehicle control or stability.
- 21V157000 · Suspension: Critical fasteners
Most Reported Issues
Across all model years, the most frequently reported areas for the Porsche Cayman in NHTSA complaint data are Power train, Engine, Air bags.
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Year-by-Year Overview
Each row shows how often this model appears in NHTSA recalls and consumer complaints for a given model year. These are counts of campaigns and complaints, not risk predictions.
| Model Year | Recalls | Complaints | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary. |
| 2022 | 0 | 2 |
Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Electrical system, Engine. |
| 2021 | 2 | 1 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Wheels. |
| 2016 | 1 | 12 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Air bags, Seat belts, Electrical system. |
| 2015 | 2 | 5 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Air bags, Engine, Power train. |
| 2014 | 4 | 7 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Fuel/propulsion system, Engine and engine cooling, Power train. |
| 2012 | 1 | 1 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Engine. |
| 2011 | 0 | 5 |
Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Power train, Engine. |
| 2010 | 0 | 6 |
Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Power train, Vehicle speed control. |
| 2009 | 0 | 4 |
Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Power train, Engine, Vehicle speed control. |
| 2007 | 0 | 5 |
Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Engine and engine cooling, Power train:driveline:driveshaft, Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe. |
| 2006 | 0 | 1 |
Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Engine and engine cooling. |
What to Do Next
- Check open recalls by VIN on the official NHTSA site (open recalls are VIN-specific).
- If buying used, ask for proof of recall remedy completion (dealer paperwork helps).
- If symptoms match common complaint themes, consider a mechanic inspection before purchase or long trips.
Recall Evidence by Year
A compact evidence view of recall campaigns that include this model. The default text is an original summary line, with official notice text available on demand.
Most common areas involved: Power train , Latches/locks/linkages and Suspension
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⚠️ Important Safety Information
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For any safety concerns: Always check your VIN on the official NHTSA site and contact an authorized dealer.