NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2021 Porsche 718 Cayman Gts 4.0 Safety Record
The 2021 Porsche 718 Cayman Gts 4.0 has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 0 recalls and 3 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2021 Porsche 718 Cayman GTS 4.0 has no federal crash-test ratings; NHTSA has not evaluated this model. Consequently, no Safety Index score can be calculated. The vehicle's record shows zero recalls and only three unverified owner complaints. This places the 718 Cayman GTS 4.0 in the Clean burden band, which reflects only its recall and complaint history, not any assessment of its crashworthiness.
The 2021 Porsche 718 Cayman GTS 4.0 was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries zero recalls, and holds a Clean recall-and-complaint burden band according to NHTSA federal safety data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
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| NHTSA crash test | Not crash-tested |
|---|---|
| Recall and complaint burden | Clean |
| Recalls on file | 0 |
| Owner complaints | 3 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2021 Porsche 718 Cayman Gts 4.0?
The 2021 Porsche 718 Cayman GTS 4.0 has not undergone federal crash testing. This leaves a significant gap in its safety profile. Its administrative record, however, is notably light: there are no recall campaigns for this model year. Only three unverified owner complaints have been received. These complaints consist of two alleged engine concerns and one alleged wheels concern. None of these complaints are linked to a crash, fire, injury, or fatality. While the absence of recalls and a minimal complaint count are positive indicators of a "Clean" burden band in our assessment, the complete lack of crash-test data means that consumers lack crucial information regarding vehicle performance in impact scenarios. This absence should be interpreted as an information void, not an endorsement of crashworthiness.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2021 Porsche 718 Cayman Gts 4.0 have any recalls?
The 2021 Porsche 718 Cayman GTS 4.0 has zero recalls on file with NHTSA. No recall campaigns have been opened for this model year, meaning there are no park-outside advisories, no do-not-drive orders, and no remedy actions associated with it in the federal record.
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2021 Porsche 718 Cayman Gts 4.0?
NHTSA shows three owner complaints for this model year. Two involve the Engine and one involves the Wheels. All three are unverified consumer allegations reported to NHTSA and have not been confirmed as defects or safety issues by any federal investigation.
3 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2021 Porsche 718 Cayman Gts 4.0?
An important note for buyers of any used example of this model year: open recalls may have accumulated since the original sale. Before completing a transaction, confirm no campaigns have been issued after the original purchase date by running the specific vehicle's VIN through the free lookup tool at nhtsa.gov.
- NHTSA has not crash-tested the 2021 Porsche 718 Cayman GTS 4.0, so no federal star ratings or Safety Index score exists for this specific model year.
- Zero recalls are on file for this model year with NHTSA, meaning no federal remedy campaigns have been opened against it.
- Three unverified owner complaints are recorded for this model year, with two alleging Engine concerns and one alleging a Wheels concern, none associated with a crash, fire, injury, or fatality in the federal data.
- The Clean burden band assigned to this model year reflects its recall and complaint record only and cannot be used as a substitute for crash-test performance data.
FAQ2021 Porsche 718 Cayman Gts 4.0 safety questions
Was the 2021 Porsche 718 Cayman Gts 4.0 crash-tested by NHTSA?
No. NHTSA has not run a New Car Assessment Program crash test on this configuration, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 0 recalls and 3 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2021 Porsche 718 Cayman Gts 4.0 have?
According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2021 Porsche 718 Cayman Gts 4.0 as of Oct 1, 2026. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the Safety Index. Run your VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup to confirm the status is current.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2021 Porsche 718 Cayman Gts 4.0?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 3 owner complaints are on file for the 2021 Porsche 718 Cayman Gts 4.0. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects.
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- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Porsche 718 Cayman Gts 4.0 2021.
- SCORE This configuration was not crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. We report its recall and complaint record only.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.