Porsche Expands Urgent Do Not Drive Recall for High-Performance Models

Porsche is expanding an urgent recall for several high-performance 911 and 718 sports cars due to defective wheel parts that could cause a wheel to come off while driving.

Expanded Recall Details

The German automaker is calling back an additional 548 vehicles from the 2024 model year, following an earlier recall in October 2024 that included 2,251 vehicles. The affected cars include the 911 GT3, 911 GT3 RS, 911 Turbo, 911 Turbo S, 911 S/T, 911 Carrera GTS, 718 Cayman GT4 RS, and 718 Spyder RS. Both the original and expanded groups are under a strict Do Not Drive warning from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Porsche launched an investigation with its parts supplier after receiving two more reports of broken center-lock wheel parts in May and August. The company found that its first inspection process missed some bad parts and that more cars received parts from the same faulty material batch.

Next Steps for Owners

Porsche will reach out to affected owners by phone, email, and the My Porsche app to tell them to stop driving their cars right away. Vehicle identification numbers became searchable on the NHTSA website on October 20. Authorized dealers will check the center-lock wheel systems and replace any bad parts for free.

Context

Center-lock wheels are typically used on high-speed sports and race cars because they allow for quick wheel changes compared to traditional lug nuts. When a critical safety recall like a Do Not Drive warning is issued, manufacturers and safety regulators act quickly to prevent catastrophic road accidents. Owners of recalled vehicles must keep their cars parked until trained technicians complete the necessary repairs.