Model year 2023 · Two Seaters

2023 Porsche 718: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2023 Porsche 718 at 16–24 mpg combined across 21 versions. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 2 owner complaints for this model year.

Safety recalls

1

EPA combined mpg

16–24

NHTSA overall rating

—

Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT

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

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.

2023 Porsche 718 recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 1 safety recall for the 2023 Porsche 718, newest first.

Electrical system

NHTSA 23V813000 Reported Dec 4, 2023
Filed by
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (manufacturer recall no. APB4)
Units affected
53 (estimate)
Problem
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Porsche 718 Cayman GTS 4.0, 2024 Porsche 718 Boxster S, and 718 Boxster GTS 4.0 vehicles. The rear electronic control unit (ECU) may allow the spoiler to raise up too high.
Risk
The raised spoiler can reduce the visibility of the center brake light and impact the vehicle driving and aerodynamics, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 23, 2024. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is APB4.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

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

2023 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.

2023 Porsche 718 EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
718 Boxster2.0L 4-cyl turboAutomatic 7-speedRear-Wheel DrivePremium21/27/24 mpg$3,400375
718 Boxster2.0L 4-cyl turboManual 6-spdRear-Wheel DrivePremium20/25/22 mpg$3,750409
718 Boxster GTS4.0L 6-cyl turboManual 6-spdRear-Wheel DrivePremium17/24/19 mpg$4,350458
718 Boxster GTS4.0L 6-cyl turboAutomatic 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 turboAutomatic 7-speedRear-Wheel DrivePremium21/27/24 mpg$3,400375
718 Cayman2.0L 4-cyl turboManual 6-spdRear-Wheel DrivePremium20/25/22 mpg$3,750409
718 Cayman GT44.0L 6-cyl turboManual 6-spdRear-Wheel DrivePremium17/23/19 mpg$4,350462
718 Cayman GT44.0L 6-cyl turboAutomatic 7-speedRear-Wheel DrivePremium18/24/20 mpg$4,100436
718 Cayman GTS4.0L 6-cyl turboManual 6-spdRear-Wheel DrivePremium17/24/19 mpg$4,350458
718 Cayman GTS4.0L 6-cyl turboAutomatic 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 GT4 RS4.0L 6-cylAutomatic 7-speedRear-Wheel DrivePremium15/19/16 mpg$5,150544
718 Spyder4.0L 6-cyl turboManual 6-spdRear-Wheel DrivePremium17/23/19 mpg$4,350462
718 Spyder4.0L 6-cyl turboAutomatic 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.

2023 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.

2023 Porsche 718 NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicleOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover riskForward collision warning
2023 Porsche 718 Boxster C RWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—Optional
2023 Porsche 718 Boxster GTS 4.0 C RWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—Optional
2023 Porsche 718 Boxster S C RWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—Optional
2023 Porsche 718 Boxster T C RWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—Optional
2023 Porsche 718 Boxster Value Edition C RWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—Optional
2023 Porsche 718 Cayman 2 DR RWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—Optional
2023 Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 2 DR RWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—Optional
2023 Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS 2 DR RWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—Optional
2023 Porsche 718 Cayman GTS 4.0 2 DR RWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—Optional
2023 Porsche 718 Cayman S 2 DR RWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—Optional
2023 Porsche 718 Cayman T 2 DR RWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—Optional
2023 Porsche 718 Cayman Value Edition 2 DR RWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—Optional
2023 Porsche 718 Spyder C RWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—Optional

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.

2023 Porsche 718 owner complaints

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Porsche 718, most recently on Jan 9, 2024. 1 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 2023 Porsche 718 complaints
Component named in complaintsMentions
Engine1
Power train1
Service brakes1

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—
2022 71819–24 mpg01—
2021 71819–24 mpg24—
2020 71819 mpg———

All Porsche 718 years compared · Decode a VIN

Other 2023 Porsche models

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Sources

  • Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 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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