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2019 Porsche 718 Cayman Recalls & Complaints

The 2019 Porsche 718 Cayman has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Porsche dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2019 Porsche 718 Cayman. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2019 Porsche 718 Cayman owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2019 Porsche 718 Cayman, describing incidents dated June 4, 2020.

Most-cited components

  • Power Train 1 complaint
  • Service Brakes 1 complaint

Newest complaints

  • ODI #11327552 · Filed

    THE RETURN LINE FOR CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER CAME DISCONNECTED FROM THE BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR DURING DRIVING RESULTING IN A PUDDLE OF BRAKE FLUID WHEN THE CAR RETURNED TO THE GARAGE. FLUID WAS PROBABLY LOST DURING THE DRIVE. THERE IS NO CLAMP ON THIS HOSE, THERE IS A RIBBED MALE STUB COMING OFF THE…

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NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2019 Porsche 718 Cayman in 1 investigation. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.

Open and recently closed NHTSA defect investigations

Fuel Leak After Crash

NHTSA #19V113000 · Fuel System, Gasoline · NHTSA notice

Reported February 20, 2019 · Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

Potentially affected: 14,388 vehicles

Repair completion: 90.6% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Porsche campaign AKA3 · Owners notified April 19, 2019 · Vehicles built May 31, 2016 – February 9, 2019 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2017-2019 718 Boxster, 718 Boxster S, 718 Cayman and 718 Cayman S vehicles and 2018-2019 718 Boxster GTS and 2018-2019 718 Cayman GTS vehicles. In the event of a crash, a crossmember may detach from the luggage compartment bracket, possibly causing a fuel leak.

Safety consequence

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will secure the crossmember with additional rivets, free of charge. The recall began April 19, 2019. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AKA3.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Other Porsche 718 Cayman model years

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