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Porsche Cayman VIN Check

NHTSA holds 31 owner complaints on the Porsche Cayman from 25 production runs; the worst run has 4, the typical one 1.2.

NHTSA complaint records · 31 complaints · 25 runs · 2007–2016 · Updated Nov 3, 2026
Quick answer

The most-reported Cayman run is WP0AA2A8XGK (2016 builds) with 4 complaints, 3.3× the typical run. Power train problems make up 28% of reports; 2016 is the worst model year at 2.3 complaints per run; NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for Cayman model years 2012–2015.

Which build runs owners report most

A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Porsche Cayman has 25 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 35% of every Cayman complaint on file.

FIG.01·Porsche Cayman — complaints by production run
Production run (VIN 1–11)YearComplaintsInvolved a crashFire
WP0AA2A8XGK••••••20164——
WP0AB2A80AU••••••20102——
WP0AA2A80GK••••••20162——
WP0AA2A82BU••••••20112——
WP0AA29897U••••••20071——
WP0AA29867U••••••20071——
WP0AB29817U••••••20071——
WP0AA29849U••••••20091——
WP0AA29859U••••••20091——
WP0AA2A81AU••••••20101——
WP0AA2A85AU••••••20101——
WP0AB2A84BU••••••20111—1
ROWS 12·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records, grouped by VIN prefix

Each of the other 13 Cayman runs has 1 complaint or fewer. ForCar has checked 40 Cayman VINs so far, most often 2006, 2016, 2014 builds; 2 of them belong to one of the 12 runs above.

Which model years to check twice

Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list. On the Porsche Cayman the gap between build years is 2.3×: a 2016 car draws 2.3 complaints per run, a 2007 one 1.

FIG.02·Porsche Cayman — complaint rate by model year
YearPer runComplaintsRunsCrashes
20162.373—
2015144—
2014155—
20111.354—
20101.343—
2007133—
ROWS 6·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Heaviest year here is 2016 at 2.3 complaints per run; lightest is 2007 at 1.

What to inspect on this car

One system accounts for 28% of everything Porsche Cayman owners report: Power Train, 10 of 31 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.

FIG.03·Porsche Cayman — most-reported systems
SystemComplaintsInvolved a crashFire
Power Train10——
Engine7—1
Air Bags6——
Unknown Or Other4——
Fuel/propulsion System3——
Vehicle Speed Control2——
Electrical System2——
Seat Belts2——
ROWS 8·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Recalls to check against your VIN

NHTSA has 5 recall campaigns on the Porsche Cayman; the 5 below cover build years 2012 to 2015. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.

FIG.04·Porsche Cayman — recall campaigns
CampaignComponentModel years
21V679000Power Train:axle Assembly2014–2015
14V698000Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch2014–2015
19V875000Equipment:other:owners/service/other Manual2014
13V502000Electrical System2014
11V409000Seat Belts2012
ROWS 5·SOURCE NHTSA recall campaigns

21V679000 was opened in 2021 on cars built from 2014: 7 years on the road before the recall.

How serious were they

FIG.06·Porsche Cayman — complaint severity
OutcomePorsche CaymanAll vehicles
Complaints filed311,115,966
Involved a crash0 (0%)64,194 (5.8%)
Involved a fire1 (3.2%)26,974 (2.4%)
Injuries reported058,013
Deaths reported02,728
ROWS 5·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Crash-related reports run 100% below the all-vehicle rate.

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How this check works

The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The Porsche Cayman share of that is 31 complaints over 25 runs, 0% of everything on record.

Everything on the Porsche Cayman
Recalls20 campaignsFuel economy25 mpg bestReliability4.0/5Common problems35 complaintsDimensionsSize, weight, generationsUsed prices136 listingsWhat yours is worthValue by year & mileageInsurance costEstimated per yearWindow stickerOriginal Monroney labelDecode a VINWhat each character meansAbout this car2006–2016

Frequently asked questions

How do I check a Porsche Cayman VIN for free?

Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 31 NHTSA complaints from 25 Cayman runs and 5 recall campaigns. No account, no card.

Which Cayman production run has the most complaints?

WP0AA2A8XGK, a 2016 build, with 4 complaints. The typical Cayman run has 1.2.

Which Cayman years have the most complaints?

Per production run, 2016 is heaviest at 2.3 complaints per run and 2007 lightest at 1.

How many Cayman complaints involve a crash?

0% of 31 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 1 involved a fire.

Complaint and recall records from NHTSA, grouped by VIN production run (characters 1–11). Per-run rates computed by ForCar. Federal data covers safety only — title, odometer and insurance history are not included. Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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