Year by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 | 2 |
| 2020 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 | 0 |
A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections
Crash-test ratings by year
NHTSA 5-star results for 5 model-year variants; not yet fully rated. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Year | Variant | Overall | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2024 Porsche 718 Spyder C RWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2023 | 2023 Porsche 718 Spyder C RWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2022 | 2022 Porsche 718 Spyder C RWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2020 | 2020 Porsche 718 Spyder C RWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2019 | 2019 Porsche 718 Spyder C RWD | — | 0.0 % |
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain
Fuel consumption by year
Official Canadian test results for 4 model years, best variant per year. Combined consumption ranges from 11.6–12.5 L/100 km.
| Year | Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 718 Spyder · Two-seater · Premium gasoline | 13.0 | 9.9 | 11.6 |
| 2022 | 718 Spyder · Two-seater · Premium gasoline | 13.0 | 9.9 | 11.6 |
| 2021 | 718 Spyder · Two-seater · Premium gasoline | 13.0 | 9.9 | 11.6 |
| 2020 | 718 Spyder · Two-seater · Premium gasoline | 14.3 | 10.4 | 12.5 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
New registrations in Europe
180 new Porsche 718 Spyder cars registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland between 2019 and 2022, from the European Environment Agency's CO₂ monitoring of every new car. In 2022 the largest markets were Ireland (1).
| Year | New cars | CO₂ g/km |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 242 (WLTP) |
| 2021 | 1 | 300 (WLTP) |
| 2020 | 98 | 251 (WLTP) |
| 2019 | 80 | 251 (WLTP) |
Averages are weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value (NEDC until the WLTP switch). European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · re-use permitted with acknowledgement
EU safety alerts
Safety Gate, the European Union's rapid alert system, names the 718 Spyder in 1 alert. European versions can differ from the North American car.
The bolting of the engine connecting rods may be faulty.This may lead to oil leaks and engine failure.
Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC0
Recalls
2 campaigns cover the 718 Spyder.
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2021 Porsche Cayman GT4, Cayman GTS 4.0, 718 Spyder, and Boxster GTS 4.0 vehicles. The engine connecting rods may crack and loosen.
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2021 Porsche Taycan Turbo, Taycan Turbo S, Taycan, Taycan 4S, 911 Turbo S Coupe, Cayman, Cayman T, Cayman S, Cayman GT4, 911 Carrera Coupe, 911 Carrera S Coupe, 911 Carrera 4S Coupe, 911 Carrera 4S Targa, 911 Carrera Cabriolet, 911 Carrera S Cabriolet, 911 Carrera 4S Targa Heritage Design Edition, 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet, 911 Turbo Coupe, 911 Turbo Cabriolet, 911 Turbo S Cabriolet, 718 Spyder, and Boxster vehicles. Certain suspension components may not have been tightened correctly and can loosen.
NHTSA recalls