NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2019 Porsche 718 Cayman Safety Record
The 2019 Porsche 718 Cayman has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 1 recall and 1 owner complaint on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2019 Porsche 718 Cayman has not been subjected to NHTSA crash testing, and therefore carries no star ratings or computed Safety Index. The federal record shows a light recall and complaint burden for this model year, with one recall campaign and one owner complaint on file. While this represents the complete available data, the absence of crash-test results means that no comprehensive safety conclusion can be drawn from these numbers alone.
The 2019 Porsche 718 Cayman was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries one recall campaign and a Light 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 | Light |
| Recalls on file | 1 |
| Owner complaints | 1 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2019 Porsche 718 Cayman?
The 2019 Porsche 718 Cayman has not been rated for crash safety by NHTSA, leaving its crash performance unassessed. There are no sibling year crash-test results to provide context for this model. Its safety record is defined by a single recall concerning the gasoline fuel system, a campaign extending to 718 variants from 2017 to 2019. One unverified consumer complaint, citing issues with the powertrain and service brakes, also appears in the record. The combined volume of this single recall and one complaint places the 2019 718 Cayman in the Light burden band, indicating a low level of reported issues within the federal database.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2019 Porsche 718 Cayman have any recalls?
The 2019 Porsche 718 Cayman carries one recall campaign covering the fuel system, gasoline. The campaign spans certain 2017 through 2019 718 Boxster, 718 Boxster S, 718 Cayman, and 718 Cayman S vehicles. NHTSA issued no park-outside or do-not-drive directive in the data on file, but shoppers should verify current remedy status by VIN at nhtsa.gov.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE19V113000
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.
Reported 2019-02-20
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2019 Porsche 718 Cayman?
One owner complaint is on file with NHTSA for the 2019 718 Cayman. The reported components are Power Train and Service Brakes, each appearing once. The complaint logged zero crashes, zero fires, zero injuries, and zero deaths. All allegations are unverified consumer reports, not established facts.
1 owner complaint on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2019 Porsche 718 Cayman?
Any used 2019 Porsche 718 Cayman should be checked by its specific VIN at nhtsa.gov before purchase to confirm whether the fuel-system recall has been completed or remains open on that individual vehicle.
- NHTSA has not crash-tested the 2019 Porsche 718 Cayman, meaning no federal star ratings or Safety Index exist for this specific model year.
- One recall is on record for this model year, targeting the gasoline fuel system across certain 2017 through 2019 718 Cayman and 718 Boxster variants.
- One unverified consumer complaint is on file, with alleged issues touching both the power train and service brakes, and no crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths reported within that complaint.
- Prospective buyers of a used 2019 718 Cayman should run a free VIN lookup at nhtsa.gov to determine whether the fuel-system recall has been remedied on the specific vehicle they are considering.
FAQ2019 Porsche 718 Cayman safety questions
Was the 2019 Porsche 718 Cayman 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 1 recall and 1 owner complaint on file.
How many recalls does the 2019 Porsche 718 Cayman have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 1 vehicle recall is on file for the 2019 Porsche 718 Cayman. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2019 Porsche 718 Cayman?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 1 owner complaint is on file for the 2019 Porsche 718 Cayman. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Porsche 718 Cayman 2019.
- 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.