Porsche 918 Spyder recalls

11 official safety recalls for the Porsche 918 Spyder from NHTSA (United States), DVSA (United Kingdom) and the EU Safety Gate, newest first. Recall repairs are normally free at the maker’s dealers.

Whether your car is affected and still needs the repair depends on its VIN or registration. Check it on the official site for your country:

  1. Suspension control arms may corrode

    Reported May 8, 2018Model years 2013–2015DVSA recall R/2018/13978 vehicles affected

    Longitudinal and transverse control arms may corrode. If their fastening bolts crack, vehicle handling may be restricted in extreme situations, increasing accident risk. The affected components will be replaced with more robust ones.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    LONGITUDINAL AND TRANSVERSE CONTROL ARMS MAY BE PRONE TO CORROSION
    Defect
    Internal tests have shown that the longitudinal and transverse control arms installed on the affected vehicles may be prone to corrosion. The durability of these components cannot therefore be unequivocally guaranteed. f the fastening bolts on the longitudinal and transverse control arms crack due to corrosion vehicle handling in extreme situations e.g. during race track driving may be restricted and this can increase the risk of an accident.
    Remedy
    The affected components on the vehicles will therefore be replaced by components made of more robust material.

  2. Suspension control arm shafts may crack

    Reported May 3, 2018Model years 2015NHTSA campaign 18V287000305 vehicles affected

    Stress corrosion cracking may cause the suspension control arm shafts to fail, affecting handling and increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will replace the longitudinal and transverse control arms free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SUSPENSION:REAR
    Defect
    Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder vehicles. The connecting shafts of the longitudinal and transverse control arms may fail due to stress corrosion cracking, impacting vehicle handling.
    Consequence
    If the control arm connecting shafts crack, affecting vehicle handling, it can increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the longitudinal and transverse control arms, free of charge. The recall began on September 6, 2018. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AJ04.
    Notes
    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.

  3. Front lower control arms may crack

    Reported December 9, 2016Model years 2015NHTSA campaign 16V885000306 vehicles affected

    A front lower control arm may crack at the ball joint, affecting handling and increasing crash risk. Dealers will replace the lower control arms free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
    Defect
    Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain model year 2015 918 Spyder vehicles manufactured November 6, 2013, to July 27, 2015. The affected vehicles have front lower control arms that may crack at the ball joint.
    Consequence
    A cracked lower control arm may affect vehicle handling, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the lower control arms, free of charge. The recall began on February 20, 2017. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AG09.
    Notes
    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.

  4. Lower trailing arm may crack or fracture

    Reported December 8, 2016Model years 2013–2015DVSA recall R/2016/28676 vehicles affected

    The lower trailing arm may crack or fracture, potentially causing loss of vehicle control. The arms will be replaced with a more durable component.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL
    Defect
    It has been identified that the durability of the lower trailing arm cannot be guaranteed. The arm can start to crack or fracture which if used on race track use or similar events can cause the arm to fail and result in loss of control of the vehicle.
    Remedy
    Recall all the affected vehicles to replace the lower trailing arms with a more durable component.

  5. Seat belt mounting bolts may be incorrect

    Reported July 8, 2016Model years 2015NHTSA campaign 16V520000306 vehicles affected

    Incorrect bolts may fail to keep the seat belts properly anchored in a crash, increasing injury risk. Dealers will inspect the bolts and replace the seat belt mount or reel attaching bolts as needed, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
    Defect
    Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain model year 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder Hybrid Electric vehicles manufactured February 2, 2015 through July 1, 2015. In the affected vehicles, incorrect screws might have been used when re-installing and/or re-securing the seat belt mount or the seat belt reel during vehicle service.
    Consequence
    In the event of a crash, the incorrect bolts may not keep the seat belts properly anchored to the car, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupants.
    Remedy
    Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and as necessary, replace the seat belt mount and seat belt reel attaching bolts, free of charge. The recall began October 18, 2016. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AG04.
    Notes
    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.

  6. Seat belt restraint may be impaired in a collision

    Reported July 7, 2016Model years 2014–2015DVSA recall R/2016/16176 vehicles affected

    An incorrect bolt may have been fitted during seat belt mount or reel repairs, which could impair restraint in a collision. Check the bolt and replace it if necessary.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    SEAT BELT RESTRAINT FUNCTION MAY BE IMPAIRED IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION
    Defect
    On affected vehicles the incorrect type of bolt may have been supplied during repair work involving the removal of the seat belt mount or belt reel.
    Remedy
    Check type of bolt fitted and replace where necessary.

  7. Radiator fan wiring may chafe and short

    Reported June 1, 2015Model years 2015NHTSA campaign 15V335000223 vehicles affected

    Park outside: the maker advises parking affected vehicles outdoors, away from buildings, until they are repaired.

    The left rear radiator fan wiring may contact a heat insulation plate, chafe and short, increasing the risk of fire. Dealers will inspect and secure the wiring to a coolant tube with a tie-wrap clip free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
    Defect
    Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain model year 2015 918 Spyder vehicles manufactured February 25, 2014, to April 29, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the wiring harness for the left rear radiator fan may contact an engine heat insulation plate.
    Consequence
    If the harness contacts the insulation plate, the harness may chafe and result in an electrical short which could increase the risk of a fire.
    Remedy
    Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the wiring harness and secure it to a coolant tube using a tie-wrap clip, free of charge. The recall began on July 13, 2015. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porche's number for this recall is AF05. Note: The wiring harness could short and result in a fire even when the vehicle is unattended. As a precaution, owners are advised to park outside until the remedy has been made.
    Notes
    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.

  8. Radiator wiring may short and cause a fire

    Reported May 22, 2015Model years 2015DVSA recall R/2015/10748 vehicles affected

    The left radiator wiring may touch a carbon-fibre heat guide plate and become damaged, stopping the fan. A short circuit could cause a fire, even after the vehicle is stopped. The wiring will be checked, secured and repaired if damaged.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    POSSIBILITY OF FIRE
    Defect
    The wiring harness for the left hand radiator could be touching a heat guide plate made of carbon fibre. Therefore the harness could be damaged causing the radiator fan to stop working and an electric short circuit to the low resistance heat guide plate cannot be ruled out. This electric short circuit can cause the vehicle to catch fire even a long time after stopping the vehicle.
    Remedy
    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check the routing of the wiring harness and the harness condition. The harness must be secured to the water tube using an additional tie wrap clamp. If the wire harness is damaged it must also be repaired.

  9. Front lower control arms may fracture

    Reported December 23, 2014Model years 2015NHTSA campaign 14V81600039 vehicles affected

    Do not drive: the maker advises not to drive affected vehicles until they are repaired.

    A front lower control arm may fracture while driving, increasing crash risk. Dealers will replace the front lower control arms free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
    Defect
    Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain model year 2015 Porsche 918 vehicles manufactured February 25, 2014, to September 18, 2014. The front lower control arms may fracture.
    Consequence
    The fracture of a lower control arm while the vehicle is being drivem increases the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front lower control arms, free of charge. The recall began on May 29, 2015. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AF01. Note: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until it has been remedied.
    Notes
    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.

  10. Front axle lower control arms may crack

    Reported December 18, 2014Model years 2014DVSA recall R/2014/1876 vehicles affected

    The lower control arms may crack and break, impairing vehicle handling. The lower control arms will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    FRONT AXLE COMPONENT PARTS MAY CRACK
    Defect
    The front axle has been fitted with chassis components whose durability cannot be guaranteed. The lower control arms can start to crack and eventually break which will result in the vehicle handling being impaired.
    Remedy
    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the lower control arms.

  11. Rear axle control arms may break

    Reported July 28, 2014Model years 2015NHTSA campaign 14V4570005 vehicles affected

    A rear axle control arm may break, making the vehicle difficult to control and increasing crash risk. Dealers will inspect and replace the control arms as needed free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SUSPENSION:REAR
    Defect
    Porsche Cars of North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain model year 2015 918 Spyder vehicles manufactured May 7, 2014, to June 18, 2014. The affected vehicles may have been manufactured with rear-axle control arms that may break, causing difficulty controlling the vehicle.
    Consequence
    If the control arms break, the driver may lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the control arms, as necessary, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AE03.
    Notes
    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.

Sources: NHTSA (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), DVSA (UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) and the EU Safety Gate (European Commission) recall data. Each recall covers vehicles sold in that market; models sold elsewhere may differ.

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