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Porsche Cayman

Model years 2005–2020 in the US safety record. No model year stands out in owner complaints. Fewest complaints: 2006, 2009, 2012.

29owner complaints
5recall campaigns
2,688service bulletins
12model years on record

Complaints by model year

Each bar is one model year. The most recent years are still collecting complaints.

’05’07’09’11’13’15’05’08’11’14

NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026

New York safety inspections

Share of first inspections failed on safety, by model year. Older cars fail more as miles build up, so compare each year with the average car of the same year. Best against its own year: 2015.

0.0%0.5%0.9%’06’08’10’12’15’160.0%0.0%0.5%0.9%’06’09’12’15’160.0%

NY DMV Vehicle Inspections, initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count

Year by year

Model yearComplaintsRecallsBulletinsCrashes · fires
2020002460 · 0
2015 Cayman422650 · 0
2014 Cayman742560 · 0
2013 Cayman002510 · 0
2012 Cayman112380 · 0
2011 Cayman502190 · 1
2010 Cayman502130 · 0
2009 Cayman202100 · 0
2008 Cayman001970 · 0
2007 Cayman401960 · 0
2006 Cayman101960 · 0
2005 Cayman002010 · 0

A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections

Most common problems

  • Power train12
  • Engine6
  • Engine and engine cooling4
  • Unknown or other3
  • Air bags3
  • Vehicle speed control2
  • Fuel/propulsion system2
  • Structure1

NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years

Crash-test ratings by year

NHTSA 5-star results for 4 model-year variants; not yet fully rated. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

YearVariantOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover risk
20162016 Porsche Cayman 2 DR RWD————0.0 %
20152015 Porsche Cayman 2 DR RWD————0.0 %
20122012 Porsche Cayman 2 DR RWD————0.0 %
20112011 Porsche Cayman 2 DR 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 11 model years, best variant per year. Combined consumption ranges from 9.2–10.0 L/100 km.

YearVariantEngineTransmissionCityHighwayCombinedCO₂ g/km
2019Cayman · Two-seater · Premium gasoline2.0 L, 4 cyl.AM710.58.09.4219
2018Cayman · Two-seater · Premium gasoline2.0 L, 4 cyl.AM710.58.09.4219
2017Cayman · Two-seater · Premium gasoline2.0 L, 4 cyl.AM710.58.09.4219
2016Cayman · Two-seater · Premium gasoline2.7 L, 6 cyl.AM710.77.49.2217
2015Cayman · Two-seater · Premium gasoline2.7 L, 6 cyl.AM710.77.49.2212
2014Cayman · Two-seater · Premium gasoline2.7 L, 6 cyl.AM710.77.49.2212
2012Cayman · Two-seater · Premium gasoline2.9 L, 6 cyl.AS711.68.010.0230
2011Cayman · Two-seater · Premium gasoline2.9 L, 6 cyl.AS711.68.010.0230
2010Cayman · Two-seater · Premium gasoline2.9 L, 6 cyl.AS711.68.010.0230
2008Cayman · Two-seater · Premium gasoline2.7 L, 6 cyl.M511.58.110.0230
2007Cayman · Two-seater · Premium gasoline2.7 L, 6 cyl.M511.58.110.0230

Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada

In New Zealand

301 Cayman cars are on the New Zealand register; 73% arrived as used imports.

Model yearRegisteredSold new in NZUsed imports
2021404
2020606
2019404
2018211
2017513
2016412812
2015241212
20141789
2013413
2012504
20111028
2010909
200921416
200830623
200757550
200659454
2005303

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0

In the Netherlands

815 Cayman cars are on Dutch roads; 72% arrived later as imports, and 5 still have a recall open. Open a year for APK defects, odometer checks and colours.

First registeredOn the roadImportedMedian list price
20166667%€142,763
20155968%€112,718
20148276%€90,660
20137667%€90,218
20113272%€97,078
20104073%€87,549
20095774%€95,210
20088573%€80,730
200712368%€75,609
200617373%€96,652
20052291%—

RDW Open Data: registered vehicles (CC0) · list price is the manufacturer's catalogue price when new

In Finland

83 Cayman cars were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026: 100% petrol, 0% diesel. Mileage is the odometer reading at the last inspection.

First registeredIn useAverage mileage
2014686,000 km
2013591,000 km
20106138,000 km
20096130,000 km
200811122,000 km
200719141,000 km
200625125,000 km
20055125,000 km

Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use, 30 Jun 2026 · CC BY 4.0

Road collisions in Great Britain

From 2021 to 2025, 29 Cayman cars were involved in road collisions in Great Britain that injured someone and were reported to the police. 0 of those collisions were fatal and 6 caused serious injuries. As with any count, models with more cars on British roads appear more often.

YearCars in injury collisionsFatalSerious
20221102
20211804

Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data 2021–2025 · Open Government Licence v3.0 · how we count

In the United Kingdom

8,584 Cayman cars were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, by year of manufacture.

BuiltLicensedOff the road (SORN)
2016581174
2015970156
20141,090129
2013952208
201229649
2011450110
201048783
2009582129
2008734220
20071,165381
20061,152529
200512564
200301

Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124) · Open Government Licence v3.0

MOT test results in Great Britain

13,676 Cayman cars took their annual MOT test in 2023; 89% passed first time, against 70% for all cars of the same ages. Older cars fail more often, so compare a year with the same year of other cars.

First registeredTestsPassed first timeAll cars that yearAverage mileage
202046496%88%13,300 mi
20191,05896%86%19,200 mi
20181,20994%84%24,000 mi
201788495%82%28,300 mi
201698294%79%27,000 mi
20151,12494%75%33,200 mi
20141,20292%72%42,100 mi
201383490%68%46,500 mi
201229291%66%47,600 mi
201150590%63%53,500 mi
201053189%60%62,700 mi
200964989%59%64,000 mi
200888679%57%70,400 mi
20071,41779%57%74,300 mi
20061,47777%56%76,800 mi
200516273%56%79,900 mi

Why they fail

Share of all first tests that ended in a fail because of each part of the car (one test can fail on several).

AreaCaymanAll cars, same ages
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment3.9%12.2%
Tyres2.9%6.6%
Brakes2.3%7.3%
Suspension1.9%9.8%
Noise, emissions and leaks1.7%3.4%
Visibility1.3%5.0%
Steering0.6%1.9%
Identification of the vehicle0.5%0.4%

DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023 (Department for Transport) · Open Government Licence v3.0 · first tests of cars only; a fix made at the test station within the hour still counts as a fail

New registrations in Europe

4,921 new Porsche Cayman cars registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland between 2010 and 2022, from the European Environment Agency's CO₂ monitoring of every new car. In 2022 the largest markets were Germany (5).

YearNew carsLargest marketsMass kgCO₂ g/kmPower kW
20225Germany1,434192 (WLTP)213
20214Germany, Croatia1,454196 (WLTP)242
202010Germany, Croatia, Spain1,434199 (WLTP)229
201939Germany, Slovenia, Ireland1,453225 (WLTP)248
20186Ireland, Spain, Slovenia1,438194 (NEDC)246
20179Italy, Germany, Belgium1,432179 (NEDC)205
2016642Germany, United Kingdom, France1,432—208
2015739Germany, United Kingdom, France1,420—200
20141,065Germany, United Kingdom, France1,411—201
20131,102Germany, United Kingdom, France1,400—200
2012110United Kingdom, Italy, Belgium1,348—195
2011487Germany, United Kingdom, Italy1,402—194
2010703Germany, United Kingdom, Italy1,432——

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 Cayman in 11 alerts. European versions can differ from the North American car.

A12/01387/21 · Injuries1 Oct 2021 · Cayman / Boxster (981)

The cradle side panels on the rear axle may be defective, which could result in the breakage of one of the two slots for the suspension wishbones on the side panel of the cradle.This could impair the wheel control and result in a loss of control over the vehic…

A12/00680/21 · Injuries21 May 2021 · BOXSTER, CARRERA, CAYMAN, TARGA, TURBO, TAYCAN

The screw connections of various chassis components may be faulty.As a result, the driving stability of the vehicle could be impaired, increasing the risk of an accident.

A12/1430/19 · Injuries27 Sept 2019 · 911, Boxster, Cayman, Panamera

A defective capacitor may cause voltage fluctuations in the power supply of the airbag control unit. As a result, the airbags and the seatbelt pre-tensioners may deploy unexpectedly or fail to deploy in the event of an accident, increasing the risk of injury t…

A12/1431/19 · Injuries27 Sept 2019 · Carrera, Boxster, Cayman

Possible faulty construction of the door moulding causes the sensors of the vehicle occupant protection system to be activated incorrectly. This may result in unnecessary and unexpected deployment of the occupant protection system, increasing the risk of injur…

A12/1240/19 · Injuries16 Aug 2019 · Spyder, Cayman, 911

The nuts connecting the driveshaft to the wheel hub may not have been tightened to the required torque. As a result, the driveshaft and the wheel hub may become loose and the wheels could be blocked, increasing the risk of an accident.

A12/0805/19 · Fire31 May 2019 · Boxster, Cayman

Possible inadequate connection on the fuel-feed installation. In the event of a frontal collision, the integrity of the fuel-feed installation can be impaired, increasing the risk of fire.

A12/0817/19 · Injuries31 May 2019 · Boxster, Cayman, 911

Airbag sensors may have been inadequately installed. This may lead to reduced protection in the event of an accident in which the restraint system is activated.

A12/0496/17 · Injuries21 Apr 2017 · Boxster, Cayman, 911

There is a possibility that the passenger airbags were manufactured with faulty components. This may affect the triggering of the airbags which may result in full protection not being achieved in the event of an accident.

A12/0523/17 · Fire21 Apr 2017 · Boxster, Cayman, 911

The mounting screws for the fuel pipe on the fuel injectors may shear off due to stress corrosion cracking. This could lead to the fuel pipe becoming detached and fuel may leak into the engine compartment.

A12/0157/17 · Injuries17 Feb 2017 · Boxster, Cayman, 911

The front side airbags may fail to trigger in the event of an accident, resulting in an increased risk of injury for the occupants.

A12/1894/14 · Injuries5 Dec 2014 · Boxster, Cayman, 911, 911 Turbo

The upper part of the front bonnet lock is faulty causing the bonnet to open inadvertently.

Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC0

Recalls

5 campaigns cover the Cayman.

21V679000 · Power train1 Sept 2021 · 2014, 2015

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Boxster, 2013-2014 Boxster S, 2014-2015 Cayman, Cayman S, 2015 Boxster GTS, and Cayman GTS vehicles. The rear-axle carrier side sections may fracture.

19V875000 · Child seat11 Dec 2019 · 2014

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2014 Cayman and Cayman S, 2014-2016 911 GT3, 2016 911 GT3 RS and 911 R, 2018 911 GT3 and 911 GT2 RS and 2019 911 GT3 RS, 911 GT3, and 911 GT2 RS vehicles. The Child Restraint System (CRS) instructions within the Owner's Manual may not provide enough specificity for proper installation. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."

14V698000 · Latches/locks/linkages4 Nov 2014 · 2014, 2015

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Porsche 911, Boxster, and Cayman vehicles manufactured May 7, 2014, to September 23, 2014. The front hood upper lock components were not manufactured to specification and may fail to securely latch the vehicle's hood during operation.

13V502000 · Seats17 Oct 2013 · 2014

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain model year 2014 Boxster, Boxster S, Cayman, Cayman S and 911 Carrera (S, Cabriolet, S Cabriolet, 4, 4S, 4 Cabriolet, 4s Cabriolet) vehicles manufactured September 2, 2013, through September 23, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the passenger seats may be equipped with defective wiring harnesses resulting in intermittent contact with the harness plug.

11V409000 · Seat belts5 Aug 2011 · 2012

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, THROUGH JUNE 10, 2011. THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE MOUNTING HOLES IN THE SEAT BELT ANCHOR PLATES FITTED TO THE VEHICLE ARE TOO SMALL. IF THE HOLE DIAMETER IS TOO SMALL, THE ANCHOR PLATE MAY NOT BE ABLE TO ROTATE ABOUT THE FASTENING BOLT AS DESIGNED.

NHTSA recalls