Faults and recalls.
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Check what each recall covers: market, production period and VIN. Ask the manufacturer whether a repair is outstanding.
Defective passenger airbag production batchPassive safety
A recall does not mean your car is affected. Check the market, build date and VIN with the manufacturer.
- Engine / equipment
- Front passenger airbag module
- Period mentioned
- Only production periods and VINs documented in the application conditions.
- Symptoms
- Reduced protection or generator fragments during airbag deployment.
- Possible cause described
- Module or generator defect in the manufacturer-identified production batch.
- Check for the garage
- Check recall by VIN and replace the affected module according to the official procedure.
- Cost cited in the source
- No verified estimate; check whether the free recall remedy remains outstanding for the VIN.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.
Sources from the original database
Incorrect brake pedal pivot retentionBrakes
A recall does not mean your car is affected. Check the market, build date and VIN with the manufacturer.
- Engine / equipment
- Brake pedal pivot shaft and clip
- Period mentioned
- Only production periods and VINs documented in the application conditions.
- Symptoms
- Reduced braking efficiency or loss of braking if the shaft moves.
- Possible cause described
- Clip absent or incorrectly retained according to the applicable recall.
- Check for the garage
- Inspect the shaft and fit a new clip where required by the recall.
- Cost cited in the source
- No verified estimate; check whether the free recall remedy remains outstanding for the VIN.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.
Sources from the original database
View full entryAirbag control unit electrical faultPassive safety / electronics
A recall does not mean your car is affected. Check the market, build date and VIN with the manufacturer.
- Engine / equipment
- Airbag electronic control unit
- Period mentioned
- Only production periods and VINs documented in the application conditions.
- Symptoms
- Airbags malfunctioning or deploying without a collision.
- Possible cause described
- An electrical fault may damage the airbag control unit.
- Check for the garage
- Inspect the unit and replace it if the recall-described electrical fault is found.
- Cost cited in the source
- No verified estimate; check whether the free recall remedy remains outstanding for the VIN.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.
Sources from the original database
View full entryInsufficient windscreen and rear window bonding (ARA3)Body / passive safety
A recall does not mean your car is affected. Check the market, build date and VIN with the manufacturer.
- Engine / equipment
- Porsche 911 992 windows from the affected batch
- Period mentioned
- Only production periods and VINs documented in the application conditions.
- Symptoms
- Wind noise, water ingress or insufficient window bonding.
- Possible cause described
- Windows manufactured outside specification with insufficient bonding to the body.
- Check for the garage
- Check bonding and replace windows where required by the ARA3 procedure.
- Cost cited in the source
- No verified estimate; check whether the free recall remedy remains outstanding for the VIN.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.
Sources from the original database
View full entryConnecting rods outside specification (AMA4)Engine
A recall does not mean your car is affected. Check the market, build date and VIN with the manufacturer.
- Engine / equipment
- 2021 batch Cayman GT4 / GTS 4.0 engine
- Period mentioned
- Only production periods and VINs documented in the application conditions.
- Symptoms
- Abnormal noise, oil pressure warning, possible loss of power or fire.
- Possible cause described
- Threaded joints on connecting rods manufactured outside specification may loosen.
- Check for the garage
- Confirm AMA4 / 21V200 VIN; the May 2021 official owner letter specifies engine replacement.
- Cost cited in the source
- No verified estimate; check whether the free recall remedy remains outstanding for the VIN.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.
Sources from the original database
Insufficiently durable automatic selector sleeve (AKB1)Transmission / controls
A recall does not mean your car is affected. Check the market, build date and VIN with the manufacturer.
- Engine / equipment
- Automatic selector cable plastic sleeve
- Period mentioned
- Only production periods and VINs documented in the application conditions.
- Symptoms
- Selector sleeve may fail due to insufficient durability.
- Possible cause described
- Sleeve material failing the required durability.
- Check for the garage
- Confirm VIN and replace selector cable plastic sleeve.
- Cost cited in the source
- No verified estimate; check whether the free recall remedy remains outstanding for the VIN.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.
Sources from the original database
View full entrySteering column bolts outside specification (AMB4)Steering
A recall does not mean your car is affected. Check the market, build date and VIN with the manufacturer.
- Engine / equipment
- Column-to-steering-gear securing bolts
- Period mentioned
- Only production periods and VINs documented in the application conditions.
- Symptoms
- Steering joint with bolts outside specification.
- Possible cause described
- Bolts may not meet the required specifications.
- Check for the garage
- Confirm VIN and replace steering column bolts according to AMB4.
- Cost cited in the source
- No verified estimate; check whether the free recall remedy remains outstanding for the VIN.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.
Sources from the original database
View full entrySeat occupancy detection outside requirements (AMA2)Passive safety / electronics
A recall does not mean your car is affected. Check the market, build date and VIN with the manufacturer.
- Engine / equipment
- Passenger seat occupancy sensor mat
- Period mentioned
- Only production periods and VINs documented in the application conditions.
- Symptoms
- The system fails required occupancy-detection standards.
- Possible cause described
- Affected-batch sensor mat outside requirements.
- Check for the garage
- Confirm VIN and replace the occupancy sensor mat.
- Cost cited in the source
- No verified estimate; check whether the free recall remedy remains outstanding for the VIN.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.
Sources from the original database
View full entryBlower control unit short circuit (AKA7)Climate control / electrics
A recall does not mean your car is affected. Check the market, build date and VIN with the manufacturer.
- Engine / equipment
- Heater blower control unit
- Period mentioned
- Only production periods and VINs documented in the application conditions.
- Symptoms
- Possible control unit short circuits.
- Possible cause described
- Blower unit defect identified by the recall.
- Check for the garage
- Inspect the unit and replace where necessary.
- Cost cited in the source
- No verified estimate; check whether the free recall remedy remains outstanding for the VIN.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.
Sources from the original database
View full entryElectric power steering unavailable (AJ13)Steering / electronics
A recall does not mean your car is affected. Check the market, build date and VIN with the manufacturer.
- Engine / equipment
- Panamera 971 electric power steering software
- Period mentioned
- Only production periods and VINs documented in the application conditions.
- Symptoms
- Electric steering assistance may become unavailable.
- Possible cause described
- Steering control unit software issue documented in the recall.
- Check for the garage
- Confirm VIN and reprogram the steering unit with the AJ13 update.
- Cost cited in the source
- No verified estimate; check whether the free recall remedy remains outstanding for the VIN.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.
Sources from the original database
View full entryFront brake hose fatigue (ARB0)Brakes
A recall does not mean your car is affected. Check the market, build date and VIN with the manufacturer.
- Engine / equipment
- Taycan front axle brake hoses
- Period mentioned
- Only production periods and VINs documented in the application conditions.
- Symptoms
- Hose defect caused by material fatigue.
- Possible cause described
- Design bend radius too small, promoting fatigue over time.
- Check for the garage
- Confirm VIN and replace both front axle brake hoses.
- Cost cited in the source
- No verified estimate; check whether the free recall remedy remains outstanding for the VIN.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.
Sources from the original database
View full entryHydraulic leak from a loose connector boltSteering / clutch
A recall does not mean your car is affected. Check the market, build date and VIN with the manufacturer.
- Engine / equipment
- Steering hydraulic connection and Turbo clutch assistance
- Period mentioned
- Only production periods and VINs documented in the application conditions.
- Symptoms
- Leak, loss of assistance and possible fire.
- Possible cause described
- Connector bolt possibly loose.
- Check for the garage
- Verify VIN and tighten connections to official torque.
- Cost cited in the source
- No verified estimate; check whether the free recall remedy remains outstanding for the VIN.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.
Sources from the original database
View full entryChassis joints without correct tightening torqueChassis / steering
A recall does not mean your car is affected. Check the market, build date and VIN with the manufacturer.
- Engine / equipment
- 911 Turbo chassis threaded joints
- Period mentioned
- Only production periods and VINs documented in the application conditions.
- Symptoms
- Noise and possible loss of control if bolts detach.
- Possible cause described
- Production tightening possibly incorrect.
- Check for the garage
- Verify VIN; check and correct torque under the recall.
- Cost cited in the source
- No verified estimate; check whether the free recall remedy remains outstanding for the VIN.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.
Sources from the original database
View full entryIncorrect low-beam angle from coding (ASA1)Lighting / software
A recall does not mean your car is affected. Check the market, build date and VIN with the manufacturer.
- Engine / equipment
- BCM1 and HD Matrix LED headlights 8IU/8IV/8JU
- Period mentioned
- Only production periods and VINs documented in the application conditions.
- Symptoms
- Unsuitable low-beam angle with fog or motorway functions.
- Possible cause described
- Incorrect BCM1 coding.
- Check for the garage
- Confirm ASA1 VIN and options; recode BCM1 with PIWIS through official service.
- Cost cited in the source
- No verified estimate; check whether the free recall remedy remains outstanding for the VIN.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.
Sources from the original database
View full entryPorsche airbag and seat-belt recalls (2007–2025)Airbags and seat belts
A recall does not mean your car is affected. Check the market, build date and VIN with the manufacturer.
- Engine / equipment
- Components named in each recall
- Period mentioned
- Only production periods and VINs documented in the application conditions.
- Symptoms
- None visible: the defect usually only shows in a crash; sometimes the airbag light comes on.
- Possible cause described
- Manufacturing, assembly or software defects the maker identified in specific batches. Each model’s condition lists its recalls with the official reference, which can be looked up on the DVSA website.
- Check for the garage
- Check by VIN whether any of the recalls is outstanding (at the dealer or on the DVSA website) and carry out the inspection or replacement it requires.
- Cost cited in the source
- No verified estimate; check whether the free recall remedy remains outstanding for the VIN.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.