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Porsche Taycan Recall 21V157: Loose suspension parts can detach and cause loss of control

NHTSA campaign 21V157, reported March 10, 2021, 396 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain suspension components on these vehicles may not have been tightened to the correct specification at the factory, so they can loosen over time. If a loose suspension component detaches, the vehicle can suddenly lose stability and control, which increases the risk of a crash.

Dealers will replace the affected suspension nuts and bolts, inspect surrounding components for damage, and replace any damaged parts as needed. All repairs are free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 7, 2021.

If you own an affected vehicle, contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243 and reference recall number AMA3, or check your VIN for open recalls and schedule the free repair at an authorized Porsche dealer.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 21V157Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Component
SUSPENSION; SUSPENSION:CRITICAL FASTENERS
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.
Risk
Loose suspension components may detach, causing a sudden loss of vehicle stability and control, and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
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.

Affected vehicles

Porsche 718 Spyder2021
Porsche 9112021
Porsche Redundant Boxster2021
Porsche Redundant Cayman2021
Porsche Taycan2021