CarRecallWatch- Component
- STRUCTURE:BODY
- Problem
- Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2020 911 Carrera S, 2021 Taycan Turbo, and 2022 911 Carrera vehicles. Due to a process error in the car body production line, various welds may be missing from the vehicle body.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash, incomplete body welding may not provide adequate protection to occupants, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and repair the welds, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 30, 2023. Owners may contact Porsche's customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is APA4.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
Certain vehicles were built with various welds missing from the body structure because of a process error on the body production line. These gaps in welding may leave the body less able to protect occupants in a crash, which increases the risk of injury.
The repair is free. Authorized dealers will inspect the body welds and repair them as needed at no cost to you. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on June 30, 2023. If you have questions, you can contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243 and reference recall number APA4.
Whether or not you have received a letter, check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls and schedule the inspection with an authorized Porsche dealer as soon as possible.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Porsche 911 Carrera | 2022 |
|---|---|
| Porsche 911 Carrera S | 2020 |
| Porsche Taycan Turbo | 2021 |