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PORSCHE Recalls

74 recalls across 45 models.

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REC-006533active

2024–2025 PORSCHE Taycan Turbo GT

Due to a manufacturing issue, the wiring harness under the front seats may not have been positioned according to specifications. As a result, it may become damaged over time and affect the deployment of the seat side airbags.

Light Vehicle

28 Jan 2026

REC-006455active

2023–2025 PORSCHE Panamera (YAA)

Due to a manufacturing issue, the wiring harness between the door pressure sensor and the airbag control unit has an incorrect connector pin allocation.

Light Vehicle

20 Oct 2025

REC-006314active

2023 PORSCHE 911 (992)

Due to a manufacturing defect, the rear seat belt buckles may have been incorrectly anchored. As a result, the seat belt may not operate as intended.

Light Vehicle

18 Mar 2025

REC-006202active

2019–2023 PORSCHE Taycan (Y1A / Y1B / Y1C)

Due to a manufacturing issue, the cell modules installed in the high voltage battery may be defective. A short circuit could cause a thermal overload and result in a vehicle fire over time. The potential defect can be determined by Porsche using over-the-air data analysis of affected vehicles until the high-voltage battery self-checking software is installed.

Light Vehicle

9 Dec 2024

REC-006203active

2019–2024 PORSCHE Taycan (Y1A / Y1B / Y1C)

Due to a manufacturing issue, the cell modules installed in the high voltage battery may be defective. A short circuit could cause a thermal overload and result in a vehicle fire over time. Note: Porsche asks owners to temporarily charge the high-voltage battery to a maximum of 80%.

Light Vehicle

9 Dec 2024

REC-006166active

2023–2024 PORSCHE 911 (992), GT4RS, Spyder RS (982) and Panamera (YAA)

Due to a manufacturing defect, the road wheel centre lock nuts may be defective. A defect could cause the lock nut to fracture and result in loosening of the wheel.

Light Vehicle

4 Nov 2024

REC-006030active

2019–2024 PORSCHE Taycan (Y1A / Y1B / Y1C)

Due to a manufacturing defect, the front brake hoses may be defective. This may lead to a brake fluid leak resulting in a reduction in braking performance.

Light Vehicle

18 July 2024

REC-005975active

2018–2024 PORSCHE Taycan (Y1A/Y1B/Y1C)

Due to a manufacturing issue, the cell modules installed in the high voltage battery may be defective. A short circuit could cause a thermal overload and result in a vehicle fire over time. The potential defect can be determined with an initial check.

Light Vehicle

29 May 2024

REC-005958active

2019–2023 PORSCHE Taycan (Y1A/Y1B/Y1C)

Due to a manufacturing issue, the cell modules installed in the high voltage battery may be defective. A short circuit could cause a thermal overload and result in a vehicle fire over time.

Light Vehicle

6 May 2024

REC-005936active

2019–2023 PORSCHE 911 (992 model type) 911 with lightweight glass option (VW4, VW7)

Due to a manufacturing issue, the front and rear window glass may have insufficient bonding to the vehicle’s body.

Light Vehicle

16 Apr 2024

REC-005837active

2021–2023 PORSCHE 911 Carrera (992)

Due to an incorrect software configuration, the side airbags installed in the seats may unnecessarily deploy in the event of an accident.

Light Vehicle

27 Nov 2023

REC-005792active

2022–2023 PORSCHE Taycan

Due to a manufacturing issue, there is a possibility of insufficient sealing between the high voltage battery casing and battery cover. This could lead to moisture entering the high voltage battery.

Light Vehicle

8 Oct 2023

REC-005728active

2014–2023 PORSCHE Macan and Panamera Macan (95B), Panamera (971)

Due to a manufacturing issue, the screw connection to the rear seat belts may not have been tightened sufficiently. As a result, the seat belts may not operate as intended.

Light Vehicle

19 July 2023

REC-005653active

2003–2006 PORSCHE Carrera GT

Due to a design defect, the chassis control arm mounts may not meet specifications and could corrode over the life of the vehicle. If the chassis control arm mounts corrode or crack, this could cause a reduction of vehicle control.

Light Vehicle

27 Apr 2023

REC-005627active

2015–2021 PORSCHE Panamera (97A, 97B, 97C)

Due to a design defect, moisture may leak into the additional coolant pump’s control unit. This may cause an electrical short circuit and result in a vehicle fire.

Light Vehicle

27 Feb 2023

REC-005598active

2021–2022 PORSCHE Taycan Taycan (Y1A/Y1B)

The air-spring strut on the left and right of the front axle may not meet manufacturing specifications. This could cause the front strut to become dislodged and release air from the air spring resulting in a loss of vehicle control.

Light Vehicle

10 Jan 2023

REC-005566active

2021–2022 PORSCHE 911 (992)

Due to a production error, the seat frame’s mounting bolts for both front seat belts may not have been tightened according to specifications and could become loose. As a result, the seat belts may not operate as intended.

Light Vehicle

21 Nov 2022

REC-005445active

2019–2021 PORSCHE TAYCAN Taycan (Y1A), Taycan Cross Turismo (Y1B), Taycan Sport Turismo (Y1C)

The protective fabric covering of the front seats wire harness may become damaged when adjusting the seat. If this was to occur it will activate the airbag warning light in the instrument cluster.

Light Vehicle

2 June 2022

REC-005328active

2020–2021 PORSCHE Taycan

The wiring harness for the rear seat-belt buckle may impair the access to the ISOFIX child seat anchoring system and prevent the child seat from being secured correctly.

Light Vehicle

24 Mar 2022

REC-005067active

2020 PORSCHE Cayenne Cayenne (9YA), Cayenne Coupe (9YB)

The previous replacement of the rear axle trailing arm clamping nuts (as part of the recent recall REC-001635) may have caused a misalignment of the rear axle assembly. This could result in excessive wear to the rear tyres, and may result in a sudden flat tyre and subsequent loss of vehicle control.

Light Vehicle

1 Mar 2022

REC-001681active

2017–2021 PORSCHE Cayenne Cayenne (9YA), Cayenne (9YB)

The steering column may not be securely connected to the steering gear and may become detached.

Light Vehicle

25 Oct 2021

REC-004963active

2012–2013 PORSCHE Boxster (981) and Cayman (981)

Due to a manufacturing defect, the rear suspension may fail in extreme driving situations. Should the suspension fail, this will impact vehicle handling which could result in a loss of vehicle control.

Light Vehicle

29 Sept 2021

REC-001680active

2019–2021 PORSCHE Taycan Taycan (Y1A), Taycan Cross Turismo (Y1B)

Due to a software fault in the power electronics control unit, a loss of motive power might occur while driving.

Light Vehicle

2 Sept 2021

REC-001635active

2020 PORSCHE CAYENNE

The clamping nuts on the rear-axle trailing arm may break over the service life of the vehicle, as they may not have been manufactured within specification.

Light Vehicle

8 June 2021

REC-001159active

2019 PORSCHE CAYENNE

Due to a production issue with the transmission oil pipe at the supplier's production line, the integrity of the welded joint may be compromised and cause a transmission fluid leak.

Light Vehicle

28 June 2020

REC-001158active

2017–2019 PORSCHE CAYENNE

Due to the weakness of a component in the 'quick connector' on the fuel supply line, fuel may leak at very high engine compartment temperatures.

Light Vehicle

21 June 2020

REC-001157active

2013–2018 PORSCHE MACAN

The service cover for the fuel pump can come into contact with the fuel filter flange under certain circumstances e.g. if the rear seats are used. This can result in the fuel filter flange becoming damaged.

Light Vehicle

18 Mar 2020

REC-001156active

2016–2019 PORSCHE PANAMERA, CAYENNE

There is potential for the 'brake pad worn' warning message to not be permanently displayed, resulting in the driver not being informed that the brake pads have worn out. The warning message can be suppressed until the car is next started.

Light Vehicle

25 Nov 2019

REC-001155active

2015–2016 PORSCHE PANAMERA, 911, BOXSTER, CAYMAN

An airbag control unit with an out of specification capacitor for maintaining power supply may have been installed on the affected vehicles.

Light Vehicle

25 Sept 2019

REC-003884active

0 PORSCHE PANAMERA

The wire harness for the electric power steering may be damaged, resulting in the insulation on the wire harness becoming damaged over the service life of the vehicle.

Light Vehicle

17 July 2019

REC-001154active

2002–2010 PORSCHE CAYENNE & PANAMERA

The plastic sleeve of the selector lever cable may not be durable throughout the service life of the vehicle. If the plastic sleeve breaks, the transmission may not change into park mode when the driver shifts the vehicle into park.

Light Vehicle

13 July 2019

REC-001153active

2009–2016 PORSCHE PANAMERA

Moisture can get into the control unit for the air conditioning blower. Moisture that seeps in can cause malfunctions and short circuits in the blower control system.

Light Vehicle

13 June 2019

REC-001152active

2017–2018 PORSCHE 911 & BOXSTER 718

The airbag sensors in the sides of the vehicle may not have been tensioned sufficiently.

Light Vehicle

27 Mar 2019

REC-003870active

0 PORSCHE PANAMERA

Due to an issue with the car's software, the red brake wear warning light is not illuminated continuously when the brake pads are worn out. Only a yellow warning message is shown in the multi-functional display, which can be confirmed and then suppressed until the car is next started.

Light Vehicle

17 Mar 2019

REC-001150active

2017–2019 PORSCHE CAYENNE

Due to an issue with the car's software, the red brake wear warning light is not illuminated continuously when the brake pads are worn out. Only a yellow warning message is shown in the multi-functional display, which can be confirmed and then suppressed until the car is next started.

Light Vehicle

14 Mar 2019

REC-001151active

2016–2019 PORSCHE 718 Boxster (982) / 718 Cayman (982)

In a frontal collision, the lower longitudinal crash beam in the luggage compartment area could penetrate the bulkhead wall at the lower cross body component.

Light Vehicle

9 Mar 2019

REC-001149active

2016–2018 PORSCHE PANAMERA

Due to a software error, the electric power steering may become unavailable sporadically. If this occurs, greater force will then be required to turn the steering wheel. Power steering will be fully available again after switching the ignition off and on again.

Light Vehicle

8 Jan 2019

REC-001148active

2018–2019 PORSCHE CAYENNE

During refueling, if the fuel nozzle is turned or not inserted incorrectly into the filler tube, the liquid fuel can leak into the fuel tank system. Liquid fuel can be sucked into the engine's intake duct during carbon canister regeneration.

Light Vehicle

3 Jan 2019

REC-003844active

0 PORSCHE PANAMERA

The connecting links on the rear anti-roll bar cannot be guaranteed over the service life of the vehicle due to a manufacturing defect.

Light Vehicle

26 July 2018

REC-003762active

0 PORSCHE 718 BOXSTER & 718 CAYMAN

There is a possibility that the fastening screws for the fuel collection pipes on the affected vehicles can loosen and shear off.

Light Vehicle

1 Feb 2017

REC-003763active

0 PORSCHE 911 & 718

There is a possibility that front side airbags with incorrect detonator units were installed as a result of a supplier’s manufacturing error.

Light Vehicle

1 Feb 2017

REC-001147active

2010–2016 PORSCHE CAYENNE

A circlip on the bearing bracket of the brake pedal may become detached from its locking position. As a result, the bearing pin can move out of one of the two bearings, impairing brake pedal actuation.

Light Vehicle

29 Mar 2016

REC-001146active

0 PORSCHE Macan S/Macan Turbo

There is a possibility that the low pressure fuel line under the hood can leak at the connection point

Light Vehicle

3 Nov 2015

REC-003626active

0 PORSCHE CAYENNE

There is a possibility that a leak can occur at the fuel rails in the fuel injection system on the affected vehicles.

Light Vehicle

25 Mar 2015

REC-003589active

0 PORSCHE 911

There is a possibility that the lock bracket for the front cargo area may open unintentionally.

Light Vehicle

4 Nov 2014

REC-003494active

0 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA (991) AND 911 CARRERA 4

The rear mufflers may not achieve the required service life and may crack.

Light Vehicle

1 May 2013

REC-003468active

0 PORSCHE 911

In rare circumstances, the wheel hubs and and wheel bearings on the rear axle may break.

Light Vehicle

11 Dec 2012

REC-003441active

0 PORSCHE Unknown

Turbochargers which did not conform to quality standards were installed in the affected cars.

Light Vehicle

16 July 2012

REC-001145active

0 PORSCHE Cayenne

It is possible that the headlight module may not be locked correctly, resulting in the headlight becoming detached from the wing of the car.

Light Vehicle

6 Mar 2012

REC-003289active

0 PORSCHE Panamera S, Panamera 4S, Panamera Turbo

If the front seats are adjusted very far, resulting in unfavorable tolerances, it is possible that the function of the locking mechanism for the seat belt mount can no longer be guaranteed.

Light Vehicle

13 Apr 2010

REC-003077active

0 PORSCHE Cayenne

A fuel line in the plenum panel area may be touching against the rear engine compartment cover on the vehicles affected by this campaign. Relative movements of the engine while driving can cause knocking noises and can result in visible signs of chafing on this fuel line. The fuel line can start to leak over the service life of the vehicle.

Light Vehicle

18 Feb 2008

REC-002826active

0 PORSCHE 911 Carrera (997), 911 Carerra S (997)

The parking-brake lever is likely to break.

Light Vehicle

12 Jan 2006

REC-002841active

0 PORSCHE 911 Carrera S (997)

Inadequately welded seams between clamp and exhaust tailpipe are likely to break. This can cause rattling noises while driving and can result in the loss of the exhaust tailpipe if the driver continues to drive the vehicle.

Light Vehicle

12 Jan 2006

REC-002687active

0 PORSCHE Cayenne, Cayenne S, Cayenne Turbo

A possibility that the rear safety belt systems have been fitted with belt locks on which the bolt is not riveted. Vibrations can therefore cause the bolt to work its way out of the lock mount.

Light Vehicle

28 May 2004

REC-002618active

0 PORSCHE 911 Carrera, 911Turbo, 911 GT2, 911 GT3

The front seats do not show the rigidity demanded by Porsche due to a supplier manufacturing error. In a rear-end collision, this can lead to the seat backs of occupied front seats tilting on one side to the rear.

Light Vehicle

12 May 2004

REC-002600active

0 PORSCHE 911 GT3

A loose threaded joint in the power steering plumbing in the engine bay may leak. Power steering may fail or the fluid if it contacts a source of ignition could cause a fire.

Light Vehicle

1 Apr 2004

REC-002601active

0 PORSCHE Boxster, Boxster S

The Tiptronic transmission may not be locked positively into the park position with the key removed. If the transmission is inadvertently moved to R, N or D the vehicle may roll away.

Light Vehicle

31 Mar 2004

REC-002597active

0 PORSCHE Cayenne S and Cayenne Turbo

The wiring loom adjacent to the foot operated park brake spring may be chaffed and short circuit.

Light Vehicle

31 Mar 2004

REC-004504active

0 PORSCHE 911

Voltage Peaks Caused By Different Items Of Electrical Equipment Such As Relay For Horn, Can Lead To Accidental Triggering Of The Drivers Airbag Which Can Cause Injury.

Light Vehicle

12 Mar 1999

REC-004365active

0 PORSCHE 911 Carrera

Fitted With Steering Shafts Which Do Not Meet The Porsche Specification - Possible Cracks Have Formed In The Bushing Lugs.

Light Vehicle

22 Aug 1996

REC-004343active

0 PORSCHE 911

Cable For Oxygen Sensor After Catalytic Converter In Dme Control Unit Conector Incorrectly Installed. Will Result In Deterioration Of Vehicles Emission.

Light Vehicle

20 May 1996

REC-004314active

0 PORSCHE 911 Carrera

The Cover Sleeve On The Exhaust Tailpipe Has Been Fixed With Only Two Instead Of Four Welding Spots.

Light Vehicle

27 Dec 1995

REC-004251active

0 PORSCHE 911 Carrera

Error In The Casting Process - There May Be Notches At The Mould Parting Line - Cracking May Occur At These Notches Affecting The Handling Of The Vehicle.

Light Vehicle

22 July 1994

REC-004252active

0 PORSCHE 911 Carrera

It Is Not Certain That All Vehicles Were Equipped With Child Seat Mounts.

Light Vehicle

22 July 1994

REC-004236active

0 PORSCHE 911 Carrera

The Rear Heater Blower May Become Electrically Overloaded Creating Heat Sufficient To Ignite The Plastic Air Pipe, Thus Leading To An Engine Compartment Fire.

Light Vehicle

19 Jan 1994

REC-004237active

0 PORSCHE 911 Carrera, 911 Turbo

Due To Unfavorable Tolerances In The Hydraulic Brake Pressure Reduction Valve An Unacceptable Hydraulic Throttle Effect May Occur.

Light Vehicle

19 Jan 1994

REC-004221active

0 PORSCHE 911 Speedster

Latch Hook Malfunction.

Light Vehicle

5 Jan 1994

REC-004184active

0 PORSCHE 911 Carrera

The Ball Sockets On The Cruise Control Linkage May Break Causing The Linkage To Jam On Nearby Components Which Could Prevent The Engine Returning To Idle.

Light Vehicle

16 Oct 1992

REC-004153active

0 PORSCHE 944S

An Internal Fault In The Power Steering Pump Sender Switch Could Cause A Short Circuit.

Light Vehicle

10 Jan 1992

REC-004154active

0 PORSCHE 928 S4, GT

Protruding Tucker Bolt/stud Can Chafe The Engine Wiring Loom Causing Problematic Engine Operation.

Light Vehicle

10 Jan 1992

REC-004122active

0 PORSCHE 911

It Is Possible That Any Item May Foul The Safety Latch And Withold It From Maintaining A Positive Catch.

Light Vehicle

21 Jan 1991

REC-004092active

0 PORSCHE 944, 944S, 944 Turbo

Hose Material May Deteriorate & Allow Fuel Leakages Which May Ignite On The Hot Exhaust System And Start A Fire.

Light Vehicle

25 June 1990

REC-004063active

0 PORSCHE 928S, 928S4

Thermal Radiation From Catalyst Can Develop With Existing Heat Shield, An Underbody Fire May Break Out.

Light Vehicle

22 Apr 1990

REC-003929active

0 PORSCHE 944

Due To Incorrect Fitting, Fuel Line Could Become Kinked Leading To Possibvle Fuel Leakage.

Light Vehicle

5 Aug 1986