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Porsche 718 safety recalls

Every road vehicle recall DVSA lists for the Porsche 718 since 1992: what the problem is, how it is put right, how many vehicles it covers and when they were built. Newest first.

Recalls for the Porsche 718. Also see car recalls by year and make.

Last updated
Records analysed
10 recalls matched to this model
Methodology
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  • Recalls since 1992 10 launched 2017 to 2021
  • Most recent 24 March 2021 DVSA recall R/2021/139
  • Recalls 2016 to 2025 10 launched in those ten years
  • Busiest year 2017 5 recalls launched

Does a recall affect your Porsche 718?

Not every Porsche 718 is affected. Each recall covers cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, which DVSA’s file does not list in full. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check with its registration, or ask the manufacturer or a dealer, who can check the VIN.

Porsche 718 recalls by year

Recalls launched each year, 2017 to 2026

2017 had the most, with 5. A count of recalls is not a measure of safety: one recall can cover a handful of cars or tens of thousands.

Porsche 718 safety recalls by year of launch
Year Recalls
’17 5
’18 0
’19 2
’20 1
’21 2
’22 0
’23 0
’24 0
’25 0
’26 0

Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated

Every Porsche 718 recall, newest first

2021 2 recalls

Connecting rods installed may not be to specification

Launched 24 March 2021 DVSA recall R/2021/139 Manufacturer ref. AMA4

Defect
Connecting rods that were not manufactured according to specifications may have been installed in the engines of the affected vehicles.
Remedy
The engine must be replaced.
Vehicles affected
74 718 vehicles
Built
19 Jan 2021 to 3 Apr 2021
DVSA lists it as
“718 SPYDER”, “718 CAYMAN”, “718 BOXSTER”

Individual threaded connections at the vehicle's suspension might not be tightened to the specification due to insufficiently cut thread of locknuts

Launched 24 March 2021 DVSA recall R/2021/090 Manufacturer ref. AMA3

Defect
Individual threaded connections at the vehicle's suspension might not be tightened to the specification due to insufficiently cut thread of locknuts.
Remedy
The affected screw joints must be replaced with a new nut and bolt and tightened to the original specification.
Vehicles affected
166 across everything the recall covers
Built
14 Oct 2020 to 19 Jan 2021
Also covers

2020 1 recall

The tightness of the high pressure fuel line on cylinder bank 2 cannot be guaranteed due to a manufacturing error

Launched 5 February 2020 DVSA recall R/2020/026 Manufacturer ref. ALA0

Defect
Cylinder bank 2 high-pressure fuel line might not be tight
Remedy
Replace the high-pressure fuel line and sensor on cylinder bank 2.
Vehicles affected
157 718 vehicles
Built
17 Jul 2019 to 15 Jan 2020
DVSA lists it as
“718 SPYDER”, “718 BOXSTER”, “718 CAYMAN”

2019 2 recalls

Air bag control unit may have been installed with a faulty capacitor

Launched 23 August 2019 DVSA recall R/2019/250 Manufacturer ref. AKB4

Defect
Possible fault within the air bag control unit.
Remedy
Software upgrade to the control unit and replacement if faulty.
Vehicles affected
1,810 across everything the recall covers
Built
23 Jun 2015 to 16 Jun 2016
DVSA lists it as
“718 BOXSTER”, “718 CAYMEN”

Loudspeaker cover may not have been installed in the door sub frame

Launched 31 July 2019 DVSA recall R/2019/251 Manufacturer ref. AKB3

Defect
Possible missing cover in the door sub-frame.
Remedy
Inspect retrofit cover if required.
Vehicles affected
1 across everything the recall covers
Built
12 Jan 2018 to 17 Jun 2019
Also covers
DVSA lists it as
“718 BOXSTER T”, “718 CAYMEN T”

2017 5 recalls

Incorrect detonators fitted to front passenger airbags

Launched 27 March 2017 DVSA recall R/2017/102

Defect
Incorrect passenger air bag detonators were installed during manufacturer. this may adversely affect the airbag's deployment in the event of an impact.
Remedy
On affected vehicles replace the passenger's air bag module.
Vehicles affected
15 across everything the recall covers
Built
26 Sept 2016 to 13 Jan 2017
Also covers

Bonding on windscreen is insufficient

Launched 2 March 2017 DVSA recall R/2017/097 Manufacturer ref. AH04

Defect
On 911 Cabriolet and Targa models only the windscreen may have been fitted with insufficient bonding product. There is a possibility that the windscreen could detach from the vehicle in the event of an accident.
Remedy
Recall the likely affected vehicles and rebond the windscreen.
Vehicles affected
149 across everything the recall covers
Built
10 Jan 2017 to 10 Feb 2017
Also covers

Fuel injection pipes may become insecure

Launched 15 February 2017 DVSA recall R/2017/050 Manufacturer ref. AH01

Defect
The screws retaining the fuel collection pipe(s) may shear under stress. This may allow the pipe(s) to separate from the injector(s) and cause fuel to leak.
Remedy
On affected vehicle replace the collection pipes' securing screws
Vehicles affected
1,091 across everything the recall covers
Built
7 Oct 2015 to 26 Sept 2016
Also covers

Fuel may leak

Launched 25 January 2017 DVSA recall R/2017/022 Manufacturer ref. AH01

Defect
The high fuel pressure that builds up in the injection system when the engine is running can cause cracking and ultimately press the relevant fuel collection pipe off the injectors. This can cause a fuel leak in the engine compartment.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the fastening screws for the fuel collection pipes with different screws.
Vehicles affected
1,083 across everything the recall covers
Built
7 Oct 2015 to 26 Sept 2016
Also covers

Front side airbags may be impaired

Launched 20 January 2017 DVSA recall R/2017/015

Defect
It has been identified that the front side airbags may have been fitted with the incorrect detonators. If the vehicle is involved in a collision then the airbags may not operate as intended.
Remedy
Recall all affected vehicles to replace the front side airbags with a quality assured replacement.
Vehicles affected
11 across everything the recall covers
Built
28 Sept 2015 to 29 Sept 2016
Also covers

Data sources and methodology

Datasets used on this page
Figures Source Period Records Updated
Safety recalls Vehicle safety recalls Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Derived statistics UK Motoring 		January 1992 to September 2026 10 recalls matched to this model 15 September 2026
  • Road vehicle recalls (DVSA numbers starting R/) whose model names match the Porsche 718. DVSA records some recalls under a range or chassis name we cannot match, so this list may be incomplete.
  • Vehicles affected is the number the manufacturer reported to DVSA. When one recall covers several models, DVSA often gives only the total.
  • Build dates are the periods the manufacturer gave. Some recalls have none. VINs are not shown.
  • Concerns written in capitals have been put in sentence case, and apostrophes lost in DVSA’s file have been put back. The text is otherwise DVSA’s.
How we calculate these figures All data sources

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