NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2023 Porsche 718 Cayman S Safety Record
The 2023 Porsche 718 Cayman S has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 0 recalls and 1 owner complaint on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2023 Porsche 718 Cayman S presents a limited but unalarming safety profile according to federal data. NHTSA has not conducted crash tests on this model, meaning it carries no star ratings or a computed Safety Index. The record does show a Clean burden band for the vehicle. Furthermore, there are zero recalls on file for the 2023 model year. A single owner complaint has been reported, though it remains unverified and lists no associated crashes, fires, injuries, or fatalities. Shoppers considering this vehicle should acknowledge the absence of federal crash-test data as a factual limitation, rather than an implicit endorsement or a red flag.
The 2023 Porsche 718 Cayman S 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 | 1 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2023 Porsche 718 Cayman S?
The 2023 Porsche 718 Cayman S presents a unique profile in our safety assessment, marked by a complete absence of federal crash-test data. No NHTSA star ratings are available for this model year, nor are there results from previous generations of the 718 Cayman S to provide a comparative safety context. On the regulatory front, this model year registers in the Clean burden band, indicating minimal federal safety interventions. There have been no recalls issued for the 2023 718 Cayman S. A single owner complaint has been filed, citing an issue with the Power Train and Engine, but this report did not involve any claims of physical harm. While its recall and complaint record is exceptionally light, the absence of crash-test results means critical aspects of occupant protection remain unquantified.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2023 Porsche 718 Cayman S have any recalls?
The 2023 Porsche 718 Cayman S has zero recalls on file for this model year. There are no active recall campaigns, no park-outside advisories, and no do-not-drive directives associated with this model year in the NHTSA record.
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2023 Porsche 718 Cayman S?
One unverified owner complaint has been reported to NHTSA for this model year, touching the Power Train and Engine components. It is an unverified consumer allegation, not an established fact, and it involved no reported crash, fire, injury, or death.
1 owner complaint on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2023 Porsche 718 Cayman S?
Any used buyer considering the 2023 Porsche 718 Cayman S should run the specific VIN through the free NHTSA recall lookup at nhtsa.gov to confirm whether any open recall campaigns are attached to that individual vehicle before purchase.
- NHTSA has not crash-tested the 2023 Porsche 718 Cayman S, meaning no federal frontal, side, or pole-impact star ratings exist for this specific model year.
- This model year has zero recalls on file with NHTSA, and no park-outside or do-not-drive advisories have been issued.
- One unverified consumer complaint has been reported to NHTSA for this model year, citing Power Train and Engine components, with no crash, fire, injury, or death recorded in that report.
- Because no tested sibling years appear in the NHTSA record for this model, there is no adjacent federal crash-test data from the same vehicle generation available for comparison.
FAQ2023 Porsche 718 Cayman S safety questions
Was the 2023 Porsche 718 Cayman S 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 1 owner complaint on file.
How many recalls does the 2023 Porsche 718 Cayman S have?
According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2023 Porsche 718 Cayman S 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 2023 Porsche 718 Cayman S?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 1 owner complaint is on file for the 2023 Porsche 718 Cayman S. 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 S 2023.
- 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.