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2018 Porsche 718 Cayman problems and repair guidance

Read 2 documented issue files for the 2018 Porsche 718 Cayman, including symptoms, source-defined vehicle scope and the published repair or diagnostic steps. A matching model name does not diagnose your car or confirm VIN eligibility.

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2018 Porsche 718 Cayman: symptoms, affected vehicles and documented fixes

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2documented issue files
2vehicle systems

2 recall files · 0 other manufacturer files. These are editorial file counts, not distinct campaign totals, failure rates or a complete recall history.

Fuel system

Official safety recall2017, 2018, 2019Campaign 19V113000

Fuel leak and fire risk

In the event of a crash, a crossmember may detach from the luggage compartment bracket, possibly causing a fuel leak.

NHTSA campaign 19V113000 includes certain 2017 to 2019 Porsche 718 Cayman vehicles. Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2017-2019 718 Boxster, 718 Boxster S, 718 Cayman and 718 Cayman S vehicles and 2018-2019 718 Boxster GTS and 2018-2019 718 Cayman GTS vehicles. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of fire.

Symptoms to compare
  • A fuel odour, visible leak or warning light may be present, although some vehicles show no warning
  • An open campaign appears when the complete VIN is checked
  • Some recalled vehicles may show no advance warning before the component fails

Other ways owners describe it: car smells like gas; fuel leaking under car; strong petrol smell; gas smell after parking; fuel line recall; car could catch fire.

Which vehicles the source covers
  • 2017 to 2019 Porsche 718 Cayman
  • NHTSA campaign 19V113000
  • The manufacturer filing lists 14,388 potentially affected units across the complete campaign.
  • VIN eligibility determines whether this recall applies to an individual vehicle

Safety recall eligibility is based on the VIN and campaign scope, not ordinary warranty mileage. Check the complete VIN even when the vehicle is outside its original warranty.

Component in the source: STRUCTURE

Published recall 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.

Use the official recall remedyAuthorised dealer · Confirm with VIN

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.

Limit: Do not buy parts from the campaign description alone. VIN scope, superseded remedies and parts availability can change.

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Limit: A year, make and model match does not prove that every vehicle is included. The VIN result controls eligibility.

Evidence for this issue

Safety restraints

Official safety recall2018Campaign 19V179000

Air bag may not deploy

The side air bag impact sensors may not have been properly tightened to the vehicle.

NHTSA campaign 19V179000 includes certain 2018 Porsche 718 Cayman vehicles. Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2018 718 Boxster, Boxster S and Boxster GTS, 718 Cayman, Cayman S and Cayman GTS, 911 Carrera, Carrera T, Targa 4 GTS, Carrera 4, Carrera S, Carrera 4S, Carrera GTS, Carrera 4 GTS, Carrera Cabriolet, Carrera S Cabriolet, Carrera 4S Cabriolet, Carrera GTS Cabriolet, Carrera 4 GTS Cabriolet, Targa 4, Targa 4S, Turbo, Turbo S, Turbo S Exclusive Series, Turbo Cabriolet, Turbo S Cabriolet and GT3 vehicles. In the event of a crash, the air bags may not deploy, increasing the risk of injury.

Symptoms to compare
  • An air bag or SRS warning may appear, but some affected vehicles have no advance warning
  • An open campaign appears when the complete VIN is checked
  • Some recalled vehicles may show no advance warning before the component fails

Other ways owners describe it: airbag warning light is on; air bag recall; airbag might not work; SRS light came on; airbag deployed by itself; airbag inflator problem.

Which vehicles the source covers
  • 2018 Porsche 718 Cayman
  • NHTSA campaign 19V179000
  • The manufacturer filing lists 417 potentially affected units across the complete campaign.
  • VIN eligibility determines whether this recall applies to an individual vehicle

Safety recall eligibility is based on the VIN and campaign scope, not ordinary warranty mileage. Check the complete VIN even when the vehicle is outside its original warranty.

Component in the source: AIR BAGS

Published recall remedy

Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the air bag sensors, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 17, 2019. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243.

Use the official recall remedyAuthorised dealer · Confirm with VIN

Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the air bag sensors, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 17, 2019. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243.

Limit: Do not buy parts from the campaign description alone. VIN scope, superseded remedies and parts availability can change.

Check the complete VIN before arranging workBasic check · 5 minutes

Enter the 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup and ask the manufacturer or an authorised dealer to confirm whether the campaign is open for this vehicle.

Limit: A year, make and model match does not prove that every vehicle is included. The VIN result controls eligibility.

Evidence for this issue

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What can the data tell you about 2018 Porsche 718 Cayman?

No model-specific individual-repair price keys are retained for Porsche 718 Cayman in this library. Generic parts and labor estimates, public records and separate annual cost references may still be available.

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Recall and communication counts describe records. They cannot establish a breakdown probability or current VIN status.

Price-key audit reviewed October 12, 2026; EPA source snapshot 2026-08-07. Individual-repair ranges and annual repair-budget references are different datasets.