Porsche Cayman Recalls — All NHTSA Recall Campaigns

Q: How many recalls does the Porsche Cayman have?

The Porsche Cayman has 1 recall campaign on record with NHTSA, spanning model years 2012 through 2012. Individual vehicles may be subject to fewer recalls depending on their specific model year and production date.

Q: Is my Cayman under recall?

Whether your specific Cayman is subject to a recall depends on your vehicle's exact VIN, not just the model year. A recall may apply to a specific production date range or certain build configurations. Enter your 17-digit VIN at VinCheckEngine or NHTSA.gov/recalls to see which, if any, open recalls apply to your exact vehicle.

Q: What is the most recalled Cayman year?

Based on NHTSA recall data, the 2012 Porsche Cayman has the most recall campaigns associated with it, with 1 campaign. However, this reflects recall campaigns for that model year — not necessarily the number of defects in vehicles built that year.

1 recall campaign on record across 1 model year of the Porsche Cayman. Data sourced directly from NHTSA and updated daily.

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1 affected model yearsMost recalled year: 2012

Affected Model Years

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R = recalls · C = complaints. Click a year to see the full problems report.

Recall Breakdown by Component Category

Seat/Restraints1 campaign (100%)

All Porsche Cayman Recall Campaigns

#11V4090002012 Porsche CaymanSeat/Restraints

Issued: May 8, 2011

SEAT BELTS

PORSCHE IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 911 SPEEDSTER AND 911 GTS RS 4.0; AND MODEL YEAR 2012 BOXSTER (INCLUDING S AND SPYDER); CAYMAN (INCLUDING S AND R); 911 CARRERA (INCLUDING S, GTS, 4, 4S, AND 4 GTS); 911 TARGA 4 AND TARGA 4S; AND 911 TURBO AND TURBO S MODELS MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 31, 2011…

Risk: SHOULD THIS OCCUR, THE SEAT BELT MAY NOT BE ROUTED OPTIMALLY AROUND THE OCCUPANT, OR MAY POTENTIALLY LOOSEN AT SOME POINT IN THE FUTURE INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY DURING A CRASH.

Remedy: PORSCHE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SEAT BELT ANCHORS AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE SEAT BELT. THE REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBE…

Recalls by Component

Porsche Cayman Recall — Frequently Asked Questions

How many recalls does the Porsche Cayman have?

The Porsche Cayman has 1 recall campaign in the NHTSA database, spanning model years 2012 through 2012.

Is my Cayman under recall?

Recall applicability depends on your specific VIN — not just the model year. Some recalls cover only certain production date ranges or trim levels. Enter your 17-digit VIN at VinCheckEngine or NHTSA.gov for an exact answer.

What is the most recalled Cayman year?

Based on NHTSA data, the 2012 Porsche Cayman has the highest recall campaign count (1 campaigns). However, the total count of campaigns is not the same as the number of defects — some campaigns are issued as expansions of earlier recalls.

Does a Cayman recall mean my car is unsafe to drive?

Not necessarily. Recalls range from critical safety hazards — where NHTSA advises against driving — to minor inconveniences like a label error. Check the consequence field of each recall to understand the severity. If your specific VIN is subject to an open recall, contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.

Who pays for recall repairs on a Cayman?

The manufacturer is legally required to pay for all recall repairs under the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer, regardless of whether you are the original owner or whether the vehicle is out of warranty.

Check Your Specific Porsche Cayman for Open Recalls

Model-level recall data tells you what campaigns exist. A VIN-specific check tells you exactly which ones apply to your vehicle — based on production date, serial number, and configuration.

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