2016 Porsche 718 Cayman Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 718 Cayman years
- Not enough data 1st of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Porsche 718 Cayman. That is the most of any 718 Cayman model year in the database (9 years). The most reported problem area is air bags (3 complaints, 43%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 7owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2016 Porsche 718 Cayman problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 3 | 43% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 29% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 14% | 7,800 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2016 Porsche 718 Cayman recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Air bags: air bag/restraint control module
Problem: 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 inadvertent deployment of the air bags.
Risk: Deactivated air bags increase the risk of injury. Inadvertent deployment of the air bags increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will install new software and replace the air bag ECU as necessary, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed September 13, 2019. Owners received a second notice and the recall began February 12, 2020. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AKB4.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Tail lamps are prone to hairline cracks difficult to see, when driven in rain or car wash tail lamp floods and causes electrical system to short circuit resulting in death or accident in inclement weather due to low visibility.
Engine stalls when stopped if not in sport mode. Electronic gauge display for oil level is confusing and shows low oil level in green, causing the user to add oil when it is full. Steering rubs and knocks when turning.
Windshield washer hose has snapped at the hood hinge which is preventing clearing of the windsheild of debris and obscuring forward visibility. This part was replaced by the dealer in 2016 during the first annual service for reasons unknown to me and has now failed.
TRW Automotive Inc. Airbag Control Unit (Part No. 218737-124 RI; Serial No. 11050089RI; Produced: April 20, 2015) was equipped in 2016 Porsche Cayman VIN [XXX] by Porsche (Vehicle Production Date: June 29, 2015). In 2019, TRW recalled the aforementioned ACU in NHTSA 19E-043. In 2019, in response to…
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…
Other Porsche 718 Cayman years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 718 Cayman | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 718 Cayman | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 718 Cayman | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 718 Cayman | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 718 Cayman | 2 | 0 |
| 2019 718 Cayman | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 718 Cayman | 0 | 2 |
| 2017 718 Cayman | 5 | 4 |
| 2016 | 7 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Porsche 718 Cayman?
Owners most often report air bags, seat belts, electrical system problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2016 Porsche 718 Cayman?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2016 Porsche 718 Cayman a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 718 Cayman model years, the 2016 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.