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2021 Porsche Cayman GT4Recalls, problems, MPG & safety

NHTSA lists 0 safety recalls and 1 owner complaint for the 2021 Porsche Cayman GT4. Most complaints involve wheels (1).

Combined MPG
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No EPA rating found
NHTSA overall
—
Not rated by NCAP
Safety recalls
0campaigns
NHTSA
Owner complaints
1
Top: wheels
Fuel cost / yr
—
No EPA estimate
01 —Recalls

Safety recalls

NHTSA campaigns for this model year
0 recalls found in NHTSA data for the 2021 Porsche Cayman GT4 as of Oct 31, 2026.
Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Oct 31, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
02 —Complaints

Owner complaints by component

1 complaints filed with NHTSA · Mar 2021 – Mar 2021
  1. Wheels1

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

By model year

Complaints for each Cayman GT4 model year we’ve synced.

View as table
Model yearNHTSA complaints
20167
20211
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Deaths reported
0
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Oct 31, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
03 —Common problems

What owners report most

Verbatim excerpts from NHTSA complaints, by component

Wheels

1 report
“FAILURE OF THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM. SYSTEM REPORTS A NONI-RESETTABLE TPMS MALFUNCTION. PORSCHE TECHNICAL BULLETIN TI 4432 COMPLAINT. DEALER STATES NO SOLUTION FROM PORSCHE NORTH AMERICA”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Mar 7, 2021WheelsODI 11399619
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Oct 31, 2026
04 —Safety

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings

New Car Assessment Program
NHTSA has not published 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2021 Porsche Cayman GT4 as of Oct 31, 2026.
Data from NHTSA NCAP Safety Ratings API · synced Oct 31, 2026
05 —Maintenance

Maintenance basics

General guidance, not the OEM schedule. Check your owner’s manual.
General guidance
ItemMilesTimeNote
Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi6–12 monthsFollow the oil-life monitor if fitted
Tire rotation5,000–7,500 miEvery oil changeCheck pressure monthly
Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi1–2 yearsSooner in dusty areas
Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi1–2 years
Brake fluid—2–3 yearsAbsorbs moisture over time
Coolant60,000–100,000 mi5–10 yearsLong-life coolants last longer
Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi—Iridium/platinum plugs at the long end
12V battery—3–5 yearsHeat shortens battery life
  • Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi
    6–12 months
  • Tire rotation5,000–7,500 mi
    Every oil change
  • Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi
    1–2 years
  • Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi
    1–2 years
  • Brake fluid—
    2–3 years
  • Coolant60,000–100,000 mi
    5–10 years
  • Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi
    —
  • 12V battery—
    3–5 years
Typical intervals for modern cars. Severe service (towing, short trips, extreme heat or cold) shortens them.
07 —FAQ

2021 Cayman GT4 questions

How many recalls does the 2021 Porsche Cayman GT4 have?

0 recalls found in NHTSA data as of Oct 31, 2026.

What are the most common 2021 Porsche Cayman GT4 problems?

Owners filed 1 complaints with NHTSA. The most-cited components are wheels (1). Complaints are unverified owner reports and aren't adjusted for how many cars were sold.

Data from NHTSA & EPA · synced Oct 31, 2026