Porsche Cayman Recalls

The Porsche Cayman has been recalled 4 times across the 2014–2015 model years. The most recent recall, from September 1, 2021, covers the axle assembly. Recall repairs are free at any authorized Porsche dealer.

4recalls
0do not drive / park outside
2model years affected

What gets recalled

  • Transmission & drivetrain
    125%
  • Locks & latches
    125%
  • Other / not specified
    125%
  • Seats
    125%

2015 Porsche Cayman recalls (2)

Power train › Axle assembly

NHTSA recall 21V-679 · Sep 1, 2021 · 4,934 vehicles

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Boxster, 2013-2014 Boxster S, 2014-2015 Cayman, Cayman S, 2015 Boxster GTS, and Cayman GTS vehicles. The rear-axle carrier side sections may fracture.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the rear-axle carrier side sections, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 6, 2022. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243.

Latches/locks/linkages › Hood › Latch

NHTSA recall 14V-698 · Nov 4, 2014 · 1,382 vehicles

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Porsche 911, Boxster, and Cayman vehicles manufactured May 7, 2014, to September 23, 2014. The front hood upper lock components were not manufactured to specification and may fail to securely latch the vehicle's hood during operation.

Remedy: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the lock on the front hood, free of charge. The recall began December 12, 2014. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243.

2014 Porsche Cayman recalls (4)

Power train › Axle assembly

NHTSA recall 21V-679 · Sep 1, 2021 · 4,934 vehicles

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Boxster, 2013-2014 Boxster S, 2014-2015 Cayman, Cayman S, 2015 Boxster GTS, and Cayman GTS vehicles. The rear-axle carrier side sections may fracture.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the rear-axle carrier side sections, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 6, 2022. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243.

Child seat

NHTSA recall 19V-875 · Dec 11, 2019 · 15,501 vehicles

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2014 Cayman and Cayman S, 2014-2016 911 GT3, 2016 911 GT3 RS and 911 R, 2018 911 GT3 and 911 GT2 RS and 2019 911 GT3 RS, 911 GT3, and 911 GT2 RS vehicles.

Remedy: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will provide a an Owner's Manual supplement with proper CRS installation instructions, free of charge. The recall began February 7, 2020.

Latches/locks/linkages › Hood › Latch

NHTSA recall 14V-698 · Nov 4, 2014 · 1,382 vehicles

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Porsche 911, Boxster, and Cayman vehicles manufactured May 7, 2014, to September 23, 2014. The front hood upper lock components were not manufactured to specification and may fail to securely latch the vehicle's hood during operation.

Remedy: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the lock on the front hood, free of charge. The recall began December 12, 2014. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243.

Seats

NHTSA recall 13V-502 · Oct 17, 2013 · 81 vehicles

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain model year 2014 Boxster, Boxster S, Cayman, Cayman S and 911 Carrera (S, Cabriolet, S Cabriolet, 4, 4S, 4 Cabriolet, 4s Cabriolet) vehicles manufactured September 2, 2013, through September 23, 2013.

Remedy: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger seat free of charge. The recall began on December 11, 2013. Owners may contact Porsche at 1-770-290-3500. Porsche's recall number is AD04.

Frequently asked questions

How many recalls does the Porsche Cayman have?

NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the Porsche Cayman across 2 model years.

How do I know if my Porsche Cayman has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN decoder & recall check or on nhtsa.gov/recalls. Dealers fix recalls for free, even if you are not the original owner.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.