Model year 2021 · Two Seaters

2021 Porsche 718: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2021 Porsche 718 at 19–24 mpg combined across 20 versions. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls and 4 owner complaints for this model year.

Safety recalls

2

EPA combined mpg

19–24

NHTSA overall rating

—

Recall file dated Oct 28, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 28, 2026, 7:36 AM EDT

NHTSA lists this vehicle as 718 BOXSTER, 718 CAYMAN, 718 SPYDER.

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Porsche dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2021 Porsche 718 recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 2 safety recalls for the 2021 Porsche 718, newest first.

Engine

NHTSA 21V200000 Reported Mar 24, 2021
Filed by
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (manufacturer recall no. AMA4)
Units affected
193 (estimate)
Problem
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.
Risk
A loose connection while driving may cause engine damage, a stall, or an oil leak, increasing the risk of a crash or fire.
Remedy
Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the connecting rods or, as necessary, the engine, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 21, 2021. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AMA4.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Suspension: Critical fasteners and 1 more component

NHTSA 21V157000 Reported Mar 10, 2021
Filed by
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (manufacturer recall no. AMA3)
Components
Suspension: Critical fasteners; Suspension
Units affected
396 (estimate)
Problem
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.
Risk
Loose suspension components may detach, causing a sudden loss of vehicle stability and control, and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the affected suspension nuts and bolts. Dealers will also inspect surrounding components for damage, and replace any damaged parts as necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 7, 2021. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AMA3.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2021 Porsche 718 fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2021 Porsche 718 EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
718 Boxster2.0L 4-cyl turboManual 6-spdRear-Wheel DrivePremium20/26/22 mpg$3,750394
718 Boxster2.0L 4-cyl turboAutomatic 7-speedRear-Wheel DrivePremium21/27/24 mpg$3,400375
718 Boxster GTS4.0L 6-cylManual 6-spdRear-Wheel DrivePremium17/24/19 mpg$4,350458
718 Boxster GTS4.0L 6-cylAutomatic 7-speedRear-Wheel DrivePremium19/24/21 mpg$3,900418
718 Boxster S2.5L 4-cyl turboManual 6-spdRear-Wheel DrivePremium19/24/21 mpg$3,900423
718 Boxster S2.5L 4-cyl turboAutomatic 7-speedRear-Wheel DrivePremium19/25/22 mpg$3,750410
718 Boxster T2.0L 4-cyl turboManual 6-spdRear-Wheel DrivePremium20/26/22 mpg$3,750394
718 Boxster T2.0L 4-cyl turboAutomatic 7-speedRear-Wheel DrivePremium21/27/23 mpg$3,550380
718 Cayman2.0L 4-cyl turboManual 6-spdRear-Wheel DrivePremium20/26/22 mpg$3,750394
718 Cayman2.0L 4-cyl turboAutomatic 7-speedRear-Wheel DrivePremium21/27/24 mpg$3,400375
718 Cayman GT44.0L 6-cylManual 6-spdRear-Wheel DrivePremium17/23/19 mpg$4,350460
718 Cayman GT44.0L 6-cylAutomatic 7-speedRear-Wheel DrivePremium18/24/20 mpg$4,100436
718 Cayman GTS4.0L 6-cylManual 6-spdRear-Wheel DrivePremium17/24/19 mpg$4,350458
718 Cayman GTS4.0L 6-cylAutomatic 7-speedRear-Wheel DrivePremium19/24/21 mpg$3,900418
718 Cayman S2.5L 4-cyl turboManual 6-spdRear-Wheel DrivePremium19/24/21 mpg$3,900423
718 Cayman S2.5L 4-cyl turboAutomatic 7-speedRear-Wheel DrivePremium19/25/22 mpg$3,750410
718 Cayman T2.0L 4-cyl turboManual 6-spdRear-Wheel DrivePremium20/26/22 mpg$3,750394
718 Cayman T2.0L 4-cyl turboAutomatic 7-speedRear-Wheel DrivePremium21/27/23 mpg$3,550380
718 Spyder4.0L 6-cylManual 6-spdRear-Wheel DrivePremium17/23/19 mpg$4,350460
718 Spyder4.0L 6-cylAutomatic 7-speedRear-Wheel DrivePremium18/24/20 mpg$4,100436

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2021 Porsche 718 crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

2021 Porsche 718 NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicleOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover riskForward collision warning
2021 Porsche 718 Boxster 25 Year Edition C RWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—No
2021 Porsche 718 Boxster GTS 4.0 C RWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—No
2021 Porsche 718 Cayman GTS 4.0 2 DR RWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—No

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2021 Porsche 718 owner complaints

Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Porsche 718, most recently on Oct 22, 2025. 0 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 0 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2021 Porsche 718 complaints
Component named in complaintsMentions
Engine2
Back over prevention: Sensing system: Camera1
Seat belts1

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Porsche 718 model years

Porsche 718 by model year
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2025 71816–24 mpg01—
2024 71816–24 mpg41—
2023 71816–24 mpg12—
2022 71819–24 mpg01—
2020 71819 mpg———

All Porsche 718 years compared · Decode a VIN

Other 2021 Porsche models

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Sources

  • Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 28, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
  • Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
  • Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
  • Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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