Model year
2021 Porsche 718
NHTSA does not list the EPA model name 718 for 2021. Under the matched names 718 BOXSTER, 718 CAYMAN, and 718 SPYDER, NHTSA lists 2 recalls and 4 complaints (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints for 718 BOXSTER are BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA (1), SEAT BELTS (1). NHTSA lists crash-test variants for this model year and marks the overall rating Not Rated. EPA rates it 19–24 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,400–$4,350, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2020 0 complaints
- 2021 4 complaints
- 2022 1 complaints
- 2023 2 complaints
- 2024 1 complaints
- 2025 1 complaints
Matched NHTSA names
The EPA model name is not itself a name in the NHTSA file for 2021. The counts in the answer are the sum of the names below. Overlap between those names is not removed.
| NHTSA name | Recalls | Complaints | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 718 BOXSTER | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 718 CAYMAN | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 718 SPYDER | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Recalls for 718 BOXSTER
No recalls are listed for this name in the matched NHTSA file.
Complaints for 718 BOXSTER
2 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 0, fire flag on 0, injury field 0, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations for 718 BOXSTER
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boxster 25 Year Edition C RWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| Boxster GTS 4.0 C RWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| Cayman GTS 4.0 2 DR RWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 718 Boxster · 2L · Manual 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 20 | 26 | 22 | — | — | $3,750 |
| 718 Boxster · 2L · Automatic (AM-S7) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 21 | 27 | 24 | — | — | $3,400 |
| 718 Cayman · 2L · Manual 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 20 | 26 | 22 | — | — | $3,750 |
| 718 Cayman · 2L · Automatic (AM-S7) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 21 | 27 | 24 | — | — | $3,400 |
| 718 Boxster S · 2.5L · Manual 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 19 | 24 | 21 | — | — | $3,900 |
| 718 Boxster S · 2.5L · Automatic (AM-S7) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 19 | 25 | 22 | — | — | $3,750 |
| 718 Cayman S · 2.5L · Manual 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 19 | 24 | 21 | — | — | $3,900 |
| 718 Cayman S · 2.5L · Automatic (AM-S7) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 19 | 25 | 22 | — | — | $3,750 |
| 718 Boxster T · 2L · Manual 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 20 | 26 | 22 | — | — | $3,750 |
| 718 Boxster T · 2L · Automatic (AM-S7) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 21 | 27 | 23 | — | — | $3,550 |
| 718 Cayman T · 2L · Manual 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 20 | 26 | 22 | — | — | $3,750 |
| 718 Cayman T · 2L · Automatic (AM-S7) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 21 | 27 | 23 | — | — | $3,550 |
8 more configurations are in the EPA file and are not listed in this table. The fuel-cost calculator lists every configuration.
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2021 Porsche 718 at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.