2025 Porsche 718
The 2025 Porsche 718 is sold in the U.S. as a gas coupe with 14 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the 718 Boxster, is EPA-rated at 24 mpg combined. NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year so far (Safety Signal A). Owners have filed 1 complaint, most often about the engine.
Specs & fuel economy
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov| Configuration | Powertrain | Drive | Engine / motor | City | Hwy | Comb | Annual fuel* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 718 Boxster | Gas | RWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 21 | 27 | 24 | $3,400 |
| 718 Cayman | Gas | RWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 21 | 27 | 24 | $3,400 |
| 718 Boxster | Gas | RWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 20 | 25 | 22 | $3,750 |
| 718 Boxster S | Gas | RWD | 2.5L 4-cyl turbo | 19 | 25 | 22 | $3,750 |
| 718 Cayman | Gas | RWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 20 | 25 | 22 | $3,750 |
| 718 Cayman S | Gas | RWD | 2.5L 4-cyl turbo | 19 | 25 | 22 | $3,750 |
| 718 Boxster GTS | Gas | RWD | 4.0L 6-cyl | 19 | 24 | 21 | $3,900 |
| 718 Boxster S | Gas | RWD | 2.5L 4-cyl turbo | 19 | 24 | 21 | $3,900 |
| 718 Cayman GTS | Gas | RWD | 4.0L 6-cyl | 19 | 24 | 21 | $3,900 |
| 718 Cayman S | Gas | RWD | 2.5L 4-cyl turbo | 19 | 24 | 21 | $3,900 |
| 718 Boxster GTS | Gas | RWD | 4.0L 6-cyl | 17 | 24 | 19 | $4,350 |
| 718 Cayman GTS | Gas | RWD | 4.0L 6-cyl | 17 | 24 | 19 | $4,350 |
| 718 GT4 RS | Gas | RWD | 4.0L 6-cyl | 15 | 19 | 16 | $5,150 |
| 718 Spyder RS | Gas | RWD | 4.0L 6-cyl | 14 | 19 | 16 | $5,150 |
*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 48809, 48811, 48808, 48813, 48810, 48815, 48585, 48812, 48587, 48814.
Emissions & certification
Source: EPA emission certificates| Configuration | Smog rating | Emission standard | Where it can be sold new | SmartWay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 718 Boxster, 718 Boxster S, 718 Cayman | 1 / 10 | Federal Tier 3 Bin 160 / California LEV-III LEV160 | All 50 states (federal, all altitudes); California and states following California standards | — |
| 718 Boxster S, 718 Cayman, 718 Cayman S | 1 / 10 | California LEV-III LEV160 / Federal Tier 3 Bin 160 | All 50 states (federal, all altitudes); California and states following California standards | — |
| 718 Boxster GTS, 718 Cayman GTS | 4 / 10 | Federal Tier 3 Bin 70 / California LEV-III ULEV70 | All 50 states (federal, all altitudes); California and states following California standards | — |
| 718 Cayman GTS | 4 / 10 | California LEV-III ULEV70 / Federal Tier 3 Bin 70 | All 50 states (federal, all altitudes); California and states following California standards | — |
| 718 GT4 RS, 718 Spyder RS | 2 / 10 | Federal Tier 3 Bin 125 / California LEV-III ULEV125 | All 50 states (federal, all altitudes); California and states following California standards | — |
Certified for all fifty states, so it can be registered new anywhere in the U.S. Gas-guzzler tax applies to 718 GT4 RS, 718 Spyder RS — a federal excise the manufacturer pays and prices in.
The smog rating scores tailpipe pollutants other than greenhouse gases, 1 (worst) to 10 (best), and is comparable only within a model year. The standard is the federal bin or California tier the configuration was certified to. Both come from the EPA certificate behind the window sticker.
Specifications filed with NHTSA
Source: NHTSA vPICDimensions Exterior
| Body style | Coupe |
| Doors | 2 |
| GVWR class | Class 1B: 3,001 - 4,000 lb (1,360 - 1,814 kg) |
Engine Basics
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Displacement | 4 L |
Engine Output
| Horsepower | 493 hp |
Fuel Economy
| Fuel | Gasoline |
Seating
| Seat rows | 1 |
| Seating capacity | 2 seats |
Transmission
| Drivetrain | RWD/Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | Automated Manual Transmission (AMT) |
| Transmission speeds | 7 |
Driver assistance
Standard: Anti-lock brakes, Backup camera, Electronic stability control, Parking assist
Filed by the manufacturer with NHTSA under the federal vehicle-identification rule and decoded from the VIN pattern — not a manufacturer press kit, so it describes one configuration rather than every trim (seen: GT4 RS). Figures for the trim you are looking at may differ.
Dimensions & weight
Source: Transport Canada| Length | 172.4 in |
| Width (body, without mirrors) | 70.9 in |
| Height | 50.4–50.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 97.6 in |
| Track, front | 59.8 in |
| Track, rear | 61.4 in |
| Curb weight | 2,943–3,197 lb |
| Weight distribution, front/rear | 46/54 |
Measured by Transport Canada for its Canadian Vehicle Specifications database, which covers the North American versions of each model — here 5 configurations: Boxster Base/S 2-door Convertible, Boxster GTS 2-door Convertible, Cayman Base/S 2-door Coupe RWD, Cayman GT4 2-door Coupe RWD, Cayman GTS 2-door Coupe RWD. Where a range is shown, those versions differ. Width is the body without mirrors, which is why it can read narrower than a brochure figure. Before we used it we checked it against the US manufacturer press kits we hold (27 Sep 2026): wheelbase agreed within 1% on every vehicle we could compare, length on 98%, and the curb weight fell inside the manufacturer's range on 96%. Source dataset. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada. Licence.
The cheapest ownership win
Insurers price the 2025 718 very differently, and the gap between the best and worst quote on the same car and driver is usually larger than any option you are weighing on this page.
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Recalls (0)
Source: NHTSA recall databaseNo NHTSA recall campaigns are on file for the 2025 Porsche 718. New campaigns appear here within a week of NHTSA posting them.
These are vehicle campaigns — the ones the automaker filed against this model. NHTSA also records equipment recalls, filed by a parts maker against a component (a tyre, a child seat, an aftermarket part), and those are not listed here or counted above. nhtsa.gov/recalls shows both for a VIN.
Hear about a recall before the letter does
The manufacturer’s letter is the last step of a recall: it has up to 60 days after filing to mail owners, at the address on the registration. We email you the day NHTSA posts a recall on the 2025 Porsche 718, with what to do next. Nothing else, ever — no newsletter, no marketing, one-click unsubscribe in every message.
Parts & accessories for the 2025 Porsche 718
Search by fitment on eBay Motors — OEM take-offs, aftermarket, and the trim pieces dealers no longer stock. The listing and the price are the seller's.
Find parts for this 718 →Owner complaints
Source: NHTSA complaint database0 involved a crash · 1 a fire · 0 injuries · 0 deaths reported
Filed per year: 2026: 1
Most-cited components
In owners' own words
Filed with NHTSA by the people who own these cars, one per problem area. Quoted as written, with anything identifying removed.
The motor experienced a catastrophic failure causing the rod to blow through the top of the engine, cutting a fuel line and causing a fire. It was later determined and passed to me via unofficial sources that this was due to a manufacturing defect where the incorrect camshaft bearings were used on specific pistons.
Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.
Crash ratings
Source: NHTSA NCAPNHTSA has not published 5-Star crash ratings for this model year.
Service bulletins & campaigns
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communicationsMost often about: Unknown Or Other, Engine, Electrical System, Structure, Power Train.
- No. 31-26 Service bulletin2026-09-22 · Power Train
- Manufacturer's Certificate for Overview of Approved Porsche C40 Engine Oils
- No. 30-26 Service bulletin2026-09-22 · Engine
- Manufacturer's Certificate for Overview of Approved Porsche C20 Engine Oils
- No. 29-26 Service bulletin2026-09-22 · Power Train
- Manufacturer's Certificate for Overview of Approved Porsche C30 Engine Oils
- SPTL2609 Service bulletin2026-09-14 · Wheels
- Special Tools and Equipment Information for alignment machines - Q3 2026 Software Spec Update Available
- No. 36-26 Service bulletin2026-09-08 · Power Train
- Manufacturer's Certificate for Overview of Approved Porsche C40 Engine Oils
- No. 12-26 Service bulletin2026-09-01 · Electrical System
- Technical Information for Damage to Nano Plug Contacts Due to Utilization of Incorrect Measuring Equipment
- SPTL2314a Service bulletin2026-08-28 · Unknown Or Other
- Special Tools and Equipment Information for Diagnostic Equipment Standards for all USA Porsche Centers
- SPTL2608 Service bulletin2026-08-17 · Wheels
- Special Tools and Equipment Information for alignment machines - Q2 2026 Software Spec Update Available
A service bulletin is the manufacturer telling its dealers how to diagnose or repair a known condition. It is not a recall, not a finding that the vehicle is defective, and the work is not automatically free — though a bulletin is often what a dealer works from when you describe a symptom, so quoting the document number can save a diagnosis. The count is every communication filed; the list shows the most recent, one entry per campaign, because a single campaign is usually filed as several documents on the same day. The summaries are NHTSA's; the full documents come from the manufacturer.
At the New York inspection station
Source: New York State DMVIn New York’s inspection lanes over the 12 months to Oct 10, 2026, the 2025 Porsche 718 failed the safety inspection on 0% of first inspections — lower than the 0.36% for every 2025 model-year vehicle inspected.
failed the safety inspection
212 initial inspections of 210 vehicles.
| Measure | The 2025 718 | Every 2025 vehicle | Behind it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Failed the safety inspection | 0% | 0.36% | 212 |
| Air-bag warning lamp stayed lit | 0.47% | 0.16% | 212 |
| Average odometer | 2,995 | 12,194 | odometer at inspection |
New York does not emissions-test model years this new, so the safety inspection is the record here. First inspections only, so a car that failed and came back is counted once; private and special plates, not taxis, livery or commercial plates. A rate appears only where at least 200 inspections stand behind it. “Every 2025 vehicle” is every 2025 model-year car, SUV and pickup inspected in the same window, all makes. This is the state’s record of test results, not a reliability score by itself. Source: New York State Department of Motor Vehicles, Vehicle Inspections (data.ny.gov, Open NY terms).
718 by model year
all years, side by side →Common questions about the 2025 718
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsDoes the 2025 Porsche 718 have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns are on file for the 2025 Porsche 718. New campaigns appear here within a week of NHTSA posting them, and a clean sheet on a recent model year often just means the vehicle is new.
How safe is the 2025 Porsche 718?
NHTSA has not published a crash-test rating for the 2025 Porsche 718 yet. On the recall record WhichTrim grades it A (100/100), which measures open and severe recalls rather than crash protection.
What is the fuel economy of the 2025 Porsche 718?
Across the 14 EPA-rated configurations of the 2025 Porsche 718, the best EPA combined figure is 24 mpg. Figures are the EPA's own, per configuration, and every one is listed above.
What are the dimensions of the 2025 Porsche 718?
Transport Canada measured it at 172.4 in long, 70.9 in wide (body, without mirrors), 50.4–50.8 in tall, on a 97.6 in wheelbase. Curb weight: 2,943–3,197 lb depending on configuration. Those are its measurements of the North American versions; every figure is in the table above.
What do owners complain about on the 2025 Porsche 718?
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2025 Porsche 718, most often about engine. Of those, 1 a fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports, so treat the pattern as a signal and the individual report as an anecdote.
How clean is the 2025 Porsche 718?
The EPA smog rating for the 2025 Porsche 718 runs 1 to 4 out of 10 across its configurations. That score covers tailpipe pollutants other than greenhouse gases, and it only compares vehicles within the same model year. It is certified for all fifty states, so it can be registered new anywhere in the U.S. Its configurations were certified to different standards — California LEV-III LEV160, California LEV-III ULEV125, California LEV-III ULEV70, Federal Tier 3 Bin 125, Federal Tier 3 Bin 160, Federal Tier 3 Bin 70 — which the table above lists per configuration.
Are there service bulletins for the 2025 Porsche 718?
The manufacturer has filed 434 service bulletins and related communications with NHTSA for the 2025 Porsche 718, most often covering unknown or other, engine, electrical system. The most recent is dated 2026-09-22. A bulletin is not a recall: it is the repair procedure a manufacturer sends its dealers for a condition it knows about, and the work is not automatically paid for. It is still worth knowing — if the symptom matches, quoting the bulletin number at the service desk can save a diagnosis. The document numbers and summaries are listed above.
How does the 2025 Porsche 718 do at state inspection?
In New York’s inspection lanes over the 12 months to Oct 10, 2026, the 2025 Porsche 718 failed the safety inspection on 0% of first inspections — lower than the 0.36% for every 2025 model-year vehicle inspected. The figures are New York State DMV’s own inspection records, first inspections only, and the table above sets each one against every vehicle of the same model year.
What we hold, and what an empty row means
Paid vehicle-history reports will not tell you the difference between “nothing happened to this car” and “we never received that record” — both of the big two say as much in their own help pages. Most of what is on this page comes from complete federal registers, so we can tell you which is which, row by row.
| Data | Held | Source | What it covers — or what empty means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel economy & configurations | 14 configurations | EPA certification records | Every configuration the EPA certified for sale, with its own test figures. |
| Emission certificates | 14 configurations | EPA emission certificates | Smog rating, standard and the sales area that decides where the car can be sold new. |
| Recalls | none | NHTSA recall campaigns | No campaign has been filed. Because the register is complete, an empty row here means there is nothing to find — not that we are missing it. |
| Owner complaints | 1 | NHTSA complaint database | Also complete, but unverified: these are reports owners filed, not findings. Counts scale with how many were sold. |
| Crash ratings | none | NHTSA NCAP | NHTSA has not tested this model year. Cars are selected for testing, so untested is not unsafe. |
| Service bulletins | 434 | NHTSA manufacturer communications | Everything the manufacturer told its dealers about a defect or malfunction, short of a recall. |
| Investigations | none | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation | No defect investigation has been opened. |
| Driver-assist crash reports | none | NHTSA Standing General Order 2021-01 | No report has been filed. Only entities named in the order report, and only crashes they hear of — so this is also what an unequipped car, or a manufacturer without telematics, looks like. |
| Specifications filed with NHTSA | 12 fields | NHTSA vPIC, decoded from VIN patterns | What the manufacturer filed under the federal VIN rule — a configuration, not the full trim ladder. |
| Measured dimensions | 7 fields | Transport Canada, Canadian Vehicle Specifications | Length, width, height, wheelbase, track and curb weight, measured on the North American versions. |
| Trims, pricing & equipment | none | Manufacturer press kit | We have not transcribed a press kit for this model year yet. This is our gap, not the manufacturer's — the one row here where an empty cell means we are behind. |
Rebuilt nightly; this page was generated 2026-10-26. Every figure above is traceable to the source named beside it, and the JSON for this page carries the same values with their identifiers.
Sources & method
Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). The most serious recall counts in full and each further one counts 85% of the one before, because a vehicle sold in millions is recalled more often than a rare one without being more dangerous — and because a flat subtraction bottomed the scale out, scoring a vehicle with 22 recalls within a point of one with six. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Read it as what it counts: recall campaigns on the federal record, weighted by severity. The damping reduces the sales bias by roughly 40% but does not remove it: like our complaint counts, this is not normalized by how many were sold, so a best-seller still scores somewhat worse than an obscure model with the same real risk. NHTSA crash ratings, do-not-drive and park-outside advisories, and the crash, fire, injury and death counts in owner complaints are reported separately on every page and never blended into the letter — a vehicle can hold five stars and a poor letter at once, and where that happens we say so rather than leave you to notice. Because the scale subtracts from a clean sheet, a model year too new to have been recalled, complained about or bulletined scores full marks on an empty record; we label those grades provisional rather than present them as earned.
EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed nightly.