Model year 2017 · Two Seaters

2017 Porsche Cayman: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2017 Porsche Cayman at 22–25 mpg combined across 4 versions. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls and 5 owner complaints for this model year.

Safety recalls

EPA combined mpg

22–25

NHTSA overall rating

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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 CAYMAN.

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.

2017 Porsche Cayman recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 4 safety recalls for the 2017 Porsche Cayman, newest first.

Structure and 1 more component

NHTSA 19V113000 Reported Feb 20, 2019

Filed by: Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (manufacturer recall no. AKA3)
Components: Structure; Fuel system, gasoline
Units affected: 14,388 (estimate)
Problem: 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.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of fire.
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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Air bags: Frontal: Passenger side: Inflator module

NHTSA 17V134000 Reported Mar 2, 2017

Filed by: Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (manufacturer recall no. AH03)
Units affected: 120 (estimate)
Problem: Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2016 911 GT3 RS and 911 R vehicles and 2017 911 Carrera, 911 Carrera Cabriolet, 911 Carrera 4, 911 Carrera 4S, 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet, 911 Carrera S, 911 Carrera S Cabriolet, 911 Targa 4, 911 Targa 4S, 911 Turbo S, 911 Turbo S Cabriolet, 718 Boxster, 718 Boxster S, 718 Cayman and 718 Cayman S vehicles. The passenger frontal air bag inflator initiator may fail to ignite during a crash.
Risk: If the air bag inflator initiator fails to ignite, the passenger frontal air bag will not deploy, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected air bags, free of charge. The recall began May 15, 2017. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AH03.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Fuel system, gasoline: Delivery: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

NHTSA 17V054000 Reported Jan 25, 2017

Filed by: Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (manufacturer recall no. AH01)
Units affected: 4,090 (estimate)
Problem: Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2017 911 Carrera, 911 Carrera S, 911 Carrera 4, 911 Carrera 4S, 911 Targa 4, 911 Targa 4S + GTS, 911 Carrera Cabriolet, 911 Carrera S Cabriolet, 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet, 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet, 718 Boxster, 718 Boxster S, 718 Cayman, and 718 Cayman S vehicles. The screws that fasten the fuel collection pipes in the engine compartment may shear off, resulting in a fuel leak.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will install improved fastening screws, free of charge. The recall began March 27, 2017. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AH01.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Air bags: Side/window

NHTSA 16V946000 Reported Dec 30, 2016

Filed by: Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (manufacturer recall no. AG10)
Units affected: 85 (estimate)
Problem: Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain model year 2017 718 Boxster, 718 Boxster S, 718 Cayman, 718 Cayman S, 911 Carrera, 911 Carrera S, 911 Carrera S Cabriolet, 911 Carrera 4S, 911 Turbo, 911 Turbo S, 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet, and 911 Turbo Cabriolet vehicles. The seat mounted side air bag inflator initiator may fail to ignite during a crash.
Risk: If the air bag inflator initiator fails to ignite, the side air bag will not deploy, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began April 2017. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AG10.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

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

2017 Porsche Cayman 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.

2017 Porsche Cayman EPA fuel economy
Version	Engine	Transmission	Drive	Fuel	City/Hwy/Comb	Fuel cost/yr	CO2 g/mi
Cayman	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic 7-speed	Rear-Wheel Drive	Premium	22/29/25 mpg	$3,300	353
Cayman	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	Manual 6-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive	Premium	21/28/24 mpg	$3,400	369
Cayman S	2.5L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic 7-speed	Rear-Wheel Drive	Premium	21/28/24 mpg	$3,400	372
Cayman S	2.5L 4-cyl turbo	Manual 6-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive	Premium	20/26/22 mpg	$3,750	401

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.

2017 Porsche Cayman 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.

2017 Porsche Cayman NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicle	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover	Rollover risk	Forward collision warning
2017 Porsche 718 Cayman 3 HB RWD	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated	—	No
2017 Porsche 718 Cayman S 3 HB RWD	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated	Not 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.

2017 Porsche Cayman owner complaints

Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Porsche Cayman, most recently on Apr 16, 2026. 0 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 2 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2017 Porsche Cayman complaints
Component named in complaints	Mentions
Seat belts	3
Engine	1
Exterior lighting	1
Power train	1
Seats	1
Visibility/wiper	1

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 Cayman model years

Porsche Cayman by model year
Year	Combined	Recalls	Complaints	Overall rating
2020 Cayman	21–24 mpg	—	—	—
2019 Cayman	21–25 mpg	1	1	—
2018 Cayman	21–25 mpg	2	1	—
2016 Cayman	20–25 mpg	1	7	—
2015 Cayman	22–25 mpg	2	4	—

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Other 2017 Porsche models

2017 Porsche 911 2017 Porsche Boxster 2017 Porsche Cayenne 2017 Porsche Macan 2017 Porsche Panamera

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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