2016 Porsche 718 Cayman: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2016 Porsche 718 Cayman: 1 recall, 7 owner complaints.
Recalls
1 vehicle recall from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Airbags Vehicle recall #19V533000 · 2019 · 7,517 vehicles
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: Deactivated air bags increase the risk of injury. Inadvertent deployment of the air bags increase the risk of a crash.
The 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.
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 0 mention a fire, 0 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Airbags (3): the most common themes are warning light on (2).
- Seat belts (2): the most common themes are warning light on (2).
- Electrical (1): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Engine (1): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
The 2016 Porsche 718 Cayman has 7 owner complaints, ranking #1 of 9 718 Cayman model years for complaints (3.5× the average 718 Cayman year). Complaints peaked in 2020 (3 filed that year). The typical problem showed up when the car was about 4 years old, at a median of 7,800 miles. Neighboring years: 2017 (5 complaints, 4 recalls).
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FAQ
Does the 2016 Porsche 718 Cayman have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 vehicle recall for the 2016 Porsche 718 Cayman. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2016 Porsche 718 Cayman problems?
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are airbags (3), seat belts (2), electrical (1).
Where can I get a 2016 Porsche 718 Cayman repair manual?
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