Porsche 918 Spyder recalls

There are 5 safety recalls on record for the Porsche 918 Spyder, covering 1,145 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.

Porsche 918 Spyder recalls by model year

2015 5

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Suspension: rearReported May 3, 2018 · 305 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: 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.

Recall number 18V287000 · Recall details

Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball jointReported December 9, 2016 · 306 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: 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.

Recall number 16V885000 · Recall details

Seat belts: front: anchorageReported July 8, 2016 · 306 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: 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.

Recall number 16V520000 · Recall details

Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assemblyReported June 1, 2015 · 223 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: 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.

Recall number 15V335000 · Recall details

Suspension: rearReported July 28, 2014 · 5 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: 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.

Recall number 14V457000 · Recall details

Questions about the Porsche 918 Spyder recalls

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Do I have to pay for a recall repair?

No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.

How many recalls does the Porsche 918 Spyder have?

5, covering suspension, seat belts and engine and engine cooling.

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