Porsche 718 recalls
DVSA has published 6 safety recalls that name the Porsche 718 since 2017, 1 of them since 2020. Between them they cover at least 2,515 UK vehicles of this model.
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All Porsche 718 recalls, newest first
718, 992, TAYCAN · individual threaded connections at the vehicle's suspension might not be tightened to the specification due to insufficiently cut thread of locknuts
24 Mar 2021 · R/2021/090
Individual threaded connections at the vehicle's suspension might not be tightened to the specification due to insufficiently cut thread of locknuts.
Fix: The affected screw joints must be replaced with a new nut and bolt and tightened to the original specification.
166 vehicles · built 14 Oct 2020 to 19 Jan 2021
718, 911 CARRERA · incorrect detonators fitted to front passenger airbags
27 Mar 2017 · R/2017/102
Incorrect passenger air bag detonators were installed during manufacturer. this may adversely affect the airbag's deployment in the event of an impact.
Fix: On affected vehicles replace the passenger's air bag module.
15 vehicles · built 26 Sep 2016 to 13 Jan 2017
718, 911 · bonding on windscreen is insufficient
2 Mar 2017 · R/2017/097
On 911 Cabriolet and Targa models only the windscreen may have been fitted with insufficient bonding product. There is a possibility that the windscreen could detach from the vehicle in the event of an accident.
Fix: Recall the likely affected vehicles and rebond the windscreen.
149 vehicles · built 10 Jan 2017 to 10 Feb 2017
718, 911 CARRERA · fuel injection pipes may become insecure
15 Feb 2017 · R/2017/050
The screws retaining the fuel collection pipe(s) may shear under stress. This may allow the pipe(s) to separate from the injector(s) and cause fuel to leak.
Fix: On affected vehicle replace the collection pipes' securing screws
1,091 vehicles · built 7 Oct 2015 to 26 Sep 2016
718, 911 CARRERA · fuel may leak
25 Jan 2017 · R/2017/022
The high fuel pressure that builds up in the injection system when the engine is running can cause cracking and ultimately press the relevant fuel collection pipe off the injectors. This can cause a fuel leak in the engine compartment.
Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the fastening screws for the fuel collection pipes with different screws.
1,083 vehicles · built 7 Oct 2015 to 26 Sep 2016
718, 911 CARRERA · front side airbags may be impaired
20 Jan 2017 · R/2017/015
It has been identified that the front side airbags may have been fitted with the incorrect detonators. If the vehicle is involved in a collision then the airbags may not operate as intended.
Fix: Recall all affected vehicles to replace the front side airbags with a quality assured replacement.
11 vehicles · built 28 Sep 2015 to 29 Sep 2016
Other Porsche models
- Cayenne 25
- Panamera 22
- 911 21
- Taycan 15
- 911 Carrera 14
- Macan 10
- Boxster 9
- Cayman 8
- 918 Spyder 5
- 718 Boxster 4
- 911 Carrera 4 4
- 911 Carrera 4S 3
Source: DVSA recalls register, check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk, copy dated 6 Sep 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. A recall is listed here when DVSA names this model in it; the build dates on each recall say which cars it covers, and a registration check confirms your own.