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Choose a model before comparing complaints or documented conditions. The exact year is where the source starts to become relevant.
- Models listed
- 7
- Documented files
- 35
- Documented year span
- 2015 to 2026
Model directory
Choose a Porsche model
Each model opens a year-by-year directory. File counts describe source coverage, not vehicle reliability.
2017 to 2025
718 Boxster
- Years
- 9
- Files
- 5
2017 to 2025
718 Cayman
- Years
- 9
- Files
- 5
2015 to 2026
911
- Years
- 12
- Files
- 5
2015 to 2026
Cayenne
- Years
- 12
- Files
- 5
2015 to 2026
Macan
- Years
- 12
- Files
- 5
2015 to 2026
Panamera
- Years
- 12
- Files
- 5
2020 to 2026
Taycan
- Years
- 7
- Files
- 5
Source-backed problem files
Documented Porsche conditions
Higher safety relevance appears first. The order does not measure reliability.
2017 Porsche Macan · Fuel, battery & fire risk
Macan fuel pump cover contact can crack the fuel flange
NHTSA campaign 20V077000 lists the 2017 Porsche Macan for a condition in which macan fuel pump cover contact can crack the fuel flange.
2021 Porsche Macan · Steering & suspension
Suspension component may fail
The screw connection on the shock absorbers of the front and rear axle might not be tightened properly.
2021 Porsche Taycan · Brakes & vehicle control
Taycan front brake hoses can crack and leak brake fluid
NHTSA campaign 24V455000 lists the 2021 Porsche Taycan for a condition in which taycan front brake hoses can crack and leak brake fluid.
2020 Porsche 911 · Visibility, cameras & lighting
911 windshield or rear window may detach from the body
NHTSA campaign 24V155000 lists the 2020 Porsche 911 for a condition in which 911 windshield or rear window may detach from the body.
2016 to 2017 Porsche 911 · Safety restraints
Air bag may deploy unexpectedly
The air bag Electronic Control Unit (ECU) may have a defective power supply capacitor that can result in air bag deactivation or inadvertent deployment of the air bags.
2018 Porsche 718 Boxster · Safety restraints
Air bag may not deploy
The side air bag impact sensors may not have been properly tightened to the vehicle.
2018 Porsche 718 Cayman · Safety restraints
Air bag may not deploy
The side air bag impact sensors may not have been properly tightened to the vehicle.
2018 Porsche 911 · Safety restraints
Air bag may not deploy
The side air bag impact sensors may not have been properly tightened to the vehicle.
2017 Porsche 718 Boxster · Safety restraints
Air bag system safety defect
The passenger frontal air bag inflator initiator may fail to ignite during a crash.
2017 Porsche 718 Cayman · Safety restraints
Air bag system safety defect
The passenger frontal air bag inflator initiator may fail to ignite during a crash.
2017 Porsche 718 Cayman · Safety restraints
Air bag system safety defect
The seat mounted side air bag inflator initiator may fail to ignite during a crash.
2022 to 2023 Porsche Taycan · Safety restraints
Air bag system safety defect
An occupant classification system error may deactivate the front passenger air bag.
2015 to 2016 Porsche Cayenne · Brakes
Braking performance may be reduced
The brake pedal pivot pin may be missing a circlip, allowing the pivot pin to move and the brake pedal to dislodge.
2015 Porsche Macan · Brakes
Braking performance may be reduced
During manufacturing, the brake booster may have been damaged during installation.
2015 Porsche 911 · Body & structure
Door may open or fail to latch
(Porsche) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Porsche 911, Boxster, and Cayman vehicles manufactured May 7, 2014, to September 23, 2014.
2017 to 2021 Porsche Panamera · Electrical & software
Electrical or software fault may disable vehicle functions
Humidity may enter the external coolant pump for the climate control system and cause an electrical short circuit.
2021 to 2024 Porsche Taycan · Electrical & software
Electrical or software fault may disable vehicle functions
When using the industrial 220V/240V plug at the 100% charge setting, some home power outlets may be incapable of handling the electrical current required to utilize the compact charging system, causing the outlet or charging cable to overheat.
2016 to 2017 Porsche Cayenne · Electrical & software
Exterior lights may not operate correctly
The caps that cover the low-beam headlight horizontal adjustment screws are missing, which can allow the headlights to be improperly adjusted.
2020 Porsche Macan · Electrical & software
Exterior lights may not operate correctly
The caps that cover the low-beam headlight horizontal adjustment screws are missing, which can allow the headlights to be improperly adjusted.
2015 to 2016 Porsche Panamera · Electrical & software
Exterior lights may not operate correctly
The caps that cover the low-beam headlight horizontal adjustment screws are missing, which can allow the headlights to be improperly adjusted.
2017 to 2019 Porsche 718 Boxster · Fuel system
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.
2017 Porsche 718 Boxster · Fuel system
Fuel leak and fire risk
The screws that fasten the fuel collection pipes in the engine compartment may shear off, resulting in a fuel leak.
2017 to 2019 Porsche 718 Cayman · Fuel system
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.
2017 Porsche 718 Cayman · Fuel system
Fuel leak and fire risk
The screws that fasten the fuel collection pipes in the engine compartment may shear off, resulting in a fuel leak.
2024 to 2026 Porsche Cayenne · Fuel system
Fuel leak and fire risk
The fasteners securing the high pressure fuel pump may not be tightened properly, resulting in a fuel leak.
2024 to 2026 Porsche Panamera · Fuel system
Fuel leak and fire risk
The fasteners securing the high pressure fuel pump may not be tightened properly, resulting in a fuel leak.
2020 to 2024 Porsche Taycan · Electrical & software
High-voltage battery fire risk
The high-voltage battery may experience a short circuit within the battery module.
2015 to 2016 Porsche Panamera · Transmission & drivetrain
Powertrain defect may allow a vehicle rollaway
The bushing that attaches the gear selector lever to the gearbox may degrade over time, causing the bushing to detach.
2020 to 2025 Porsche 911 · Visibility & cameras
Rearview camera image may not display
The rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is placed in reverse.
2019 to 2025 Porsche Cayenne · Visibility & cameras
Rearview camera image may not display
The rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is placed in reverse.
2024 to 2025 Porsche Panamera · Visibility & cameras
Rearview camera image may not display
The rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is placed in reverse.
2020 to 2025 Porsche Taycan · Visibility & cameras
Rearview camera image may not display
The rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is placed in reverse.
2017 to 2018 Porsche Cayenne · Electrical & software
Safety defect in a recalled vehicle component
The ski bag fastening strap may have been sewn with incorrect thread, possibly resulting in the strap seams tearing and the ski bag being unsecured in the event of a crash.
2017 to 2020 Porsche Macan · Safety restraints
Seat belt may not restrain an occupant
The screw that attaches the lower seat belt anchor to the seat frame on the outboard rear seats may not have been tightened properly.
2017 Porsche 718 Boxster · Body & structure
Windshield may detach
During manufacturing, the windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, allowing it to detach in a crash.
Researching Porsche vehicles
Read the method behind the match
These guides explain the checks that apply across several problem files. Use the vehicle pages for the exact record scope.
Check recalls by VIN
A VIN search checks the displayed NHTSA records for an unrepaired safety recall associated with one vehicle. A model search shows only the wider campaign population.
Read guide ↗When a car is unsafe
A warning light does not always mean the same thing, but weak brakes or smoke leave little room for experimentation. Damaged tires and certain recall instructions can do the same.
Read guide ↗Why symptoms overlap
“It makes a weird noise” is useful human language. Diagnosis begins when that language is tied to the exact vehicle and its operating conditions.
Read guide ↗Search phrases from the driver seat
Does one of these sound familiar?
Each phrase opens its underlying problem file. Compare the complete symptom pattern before drawing a conclusion.