Model year 2020 · Two Seaters

2020 Porsche Cayman: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2020 Porsche Cayman at 21–24 mpg combined across 6 versions. We could not match this vehicle to NHTSA's recall and complaint records by name, so check recalls with your VIN.

Safety recalls

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EPA combined mpg

21–24

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

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.

2020 Porsche Cayman recalls

We could not find the 2020 Porsche Cayman in NHTSA's recall file under a matching name. That does not mean it has no recalls — search by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

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

2020 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.

2020 Porsche Cayman EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
Cayman2.0L 4-cyl turboManual 6-spdRear-Wheel DrivePremium20/26/22 mpg$3,750394
Cayman2.0L 4-cyl turboAutomatic 7-speedRear-Wheel DrivePremium21/27/24 mpg$3,400375
Cayman S2.5L 4-cyl turboManual 6-spdRear-Wheel DrivePremium19/24/21 mpg$3,900423
Cayman S2.5L 4-cyl turboAutomatic 7-speedRear-Wheel DrivePremium19/25/22 mpg$3,750410
Cayman T2.0L 4-cyl turboManual 6-spdRear-Wheel DrivePremium20/26/22 mpg$3,750394
Cayman T2.0L 4-cyl turboAutomatic 7-speedRear-Wheel DrivePremium21/27/23 mpg$3,550380

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.

2020 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.

2020 Porsche Cayman NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicleOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover riskForward collision warning
2020 Porsche 718 Cayman 2 DR RWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—No
2020 Porsche 718 Cayman 6 2 DR RWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—No
2020 Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 2 DR RWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—No
2020 Porsche 718 Cayman GTS 2 DR RWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—No
2020 Porsche 718 Cayman S 2 DR RWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—No
2020 Porsche 718 Cayman T 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.

2020 Porsche Cayman owner complaints

We could not match the 2020 Porsche Cayman to NHTSA's complaint records by name. Search at nhtsa.gov.

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
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2019 Cayman21–25 mpg11—
2018 Cayman21–25 mpg21—
2017 Cayman22–25 mpg45—
2016 Cayman20–25 mpg17—
2015 Cayman22–25 mpg24—

All Porsche Cayman years compared · Decode a VIN

Other 2020 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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