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2019 Porsche 718 Cayman

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2019 718 Cayman.

Body PASSENGER CAR

The 2019 Porsche 718 Cayman is a passenger car that registers just one owner complaint across the power train and service brakes categories, accompanied by a single recall. Within the broader 20172025 model span, where complaints peaked at five in the launch year of 2017 and tapered to one by 2023, the 2019 model year sits at the lower end of the complaint spectrum with minimal reported issues. This placement indicates the 2019 Cayman represents a mature phase of the generation's reliability history, having moved past the initial launch-period volatility while maintaining the line's trajectory toward reduced owner complaints.

Model year202520242023202220212020201920182017

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses OE oil filter 99970768540. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter99970768540 alt 9A210747500
Engine air filter982129620B
Spark plug0PB905612 alt 9A790560600
Battery9A7915089 alt 992915105B
Front wiper blades99162890101
Serpentine belt9A210222400 alt 9A210222500
Thermostat0PB121110A alt 0PB121688
Cabin air filter9P1819631 alt 99157237100

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length172.4 in
Overall width70.9 in
Overall height50.8 in
Wheelbase97.6 in
Curb weight2943 lb
Track (front / rear)59.8 / 61.4 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)46/54

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the 718 Cayman of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

2.8–4.4 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 2.80 sec — 2022 GT4 RS Coupe
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2018Coupe 2.0L Turbo F-44.10 sec12.60 sec300 hpRWD
2018GTS Coupe 2.5L Turbo F-44.10 sec12.40 sec365 hpRWD
2018Coupe 2.0L Turbo F-44.30 sec12.80 sec300 hpRWD
2020GT4 Coupe 4.0L F-63.70 sec11.90 sec414 hpRWD
2020GT4 Coupe 4.0L F-63.90 sec12.10 sec414 hpRWD
2020GT4 Coupe 4.0L F-64.00 sec12.30 sec414 hpRWD
2020GT4 Coupe 4.0L F-64.10 sec12.30 sec414 hpRWD
2020T Coupe 2.0L Turbo F-44.40 sec12.80 sec300 hpRWD

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 10,000 mi; spark plugs every 30,000 mi; coolant every 20,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 20,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 10,000 miBrake Line (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Headlamp (inspect alignment) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (inspect) · Underbody (inspect)
Every 20,000 miAir Intake Duct (inspect) · Body Water Drains (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level)
Every 30,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)
Every 40,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect)
Every 60,000 miDrive Belt (replace)
Every 80,000 miEngine Mount (inspect)
At 120,000 miTransmission Assembly (drain & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2019 Porsche 718 Cayman sits in an interesting transitional position within the 718 generation's federal record. The early years of the generation carried the heaviest regulatory burden: 2017 saw 5 complaints, 4 recalls, and 1 investigation alongside 484 TSBs, while 2018 improved to zero complaints but still carried 2 recalls and 1 investigation with 461 TSBs. By 2023 and 2025, the platform had matured considerably, with recalls and investigations dropping to zero and TSB counts declining sharply to 309 and then just 31. The 2019 model year itself shows minimal federal activity — only a single complaint spanning the Power Train and Service Brakes categories, with zero crash or fire complaints reported — suggesting Porsche had largely worked through the early-production issues that defined the 2017 launch year. The data does not specify a root cause for that lone complaint. Taken together, the 2019 model year appears to benefit from post-launch refinements while still being early enough in the cycle to carry meaningful factory support, making it a solid used purchase relative to the generation's arc.

1
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
464
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
1
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
1
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★
Frontal★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 1 complaints on record, top 1 components.

Power Train,Service Brakes1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 464 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
40/26 44072026-06-30WheelsWheel Bolt Replacement Requirement - Change from Wheel Bolts with Aluminum Washers to…
09/26 37302026-06-30Power TrainPermanent Fault Memory Entries “P1775”/“P071400”/“P184900” in Transmission Electronics…
TSTR26362026-06-29Unknown Or OtherPorsche Tester Software Update Information Software Version: 44.200.031
TSTR26352026-06-29Unknown Or OtherPorsche Tester Software Update Information Software Version: 44.200.030
20/262026-06-25EngineOverview of Approved Porsche C20 Engine Oils (20/26)

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

Does the 2019 718 Cayman have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.