SuspensionRecall 21V-157 · Porsche vehicles

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. recall 21V-157 covers 396 Porsche vehicles for a suspension problem, reported to NHTSA on March 10, 2021. The manufacturer's latest report (2023 Q1) shows 88% of affected vehicles repaired.

88%
Vehicles repaired348 of 396 · 2023 Q1
Vehicles affected3965 models
ReportedMar 10, 2021Owners notified May 7, 2021
Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 21V157000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2021 Porsche Taycan Turbo, Taycan Turbo S, Taycan, Taycan 4S, 911 Turbo S Coupe, Cayman, Cayman T, Cayman S, Cayman GT4, 911 Carrera Coupe, 911 Carrera S Coupe, 911 Carrera 4S Coupe, 911 Carrera 4S Targa, 911 Carrera Cabriolet, 911 Carrera S Cabriolet, 911 Carrera 4S Targa Heritage Design Edition, 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet, 911 Turbo Coupe, 911 Turbo Cabriolet, 911 Turbo S Cabriolet, 718 Spyder, and Boxster vehicles. Certain suspension components may not have been tightened correctly and can loosen.

The risk

Loose suspension components may detach, causing a sudden loss of vehicle stability and control, and increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

The fix

Dealers will replace the affected suspension nuts and bolts. Dealers will also inspect surrounding components for damage, and replace any damaged parts as necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 7, 2021. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AMA3.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Repair progress

How fast cars are being fixed

88%repaired

Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.

0%50%100%2021 Q22023 Q1