Porsche 911 Recall R/2004/063: Seat Backs Do Not Meet The Rigidity Of Porche Specification, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 18 May 2004
- Launched
- 519
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2004/063
- DVSA reference
Porsche recalled 911 vehicles. Front seats are fitted with seat backs that do not meet the rigidity Porsche AG demands. The dealer will replace the front seats with those which meet all the appropriate requirements. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Front seats are fitted with seat backs that do not meet the rigidity Porsche AG demands.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: SEAT BACKS DO NOT MEET THE RIGIDITY OF PORCHE SPECIFICATION Defect: Front seats are fitted with seat backs that do not meet the rigidity Porsche AG demands. Remedy: Recall affected vehicles and replace the front seats with those which meet all the appropriate requirements.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: seat backs do not meet the rigidity of porche specification.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the front seats with those which meet all the appropriate requirements.
Are You Affected?
911 may be included. Porsche estimates 519 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Porsche, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
Choose the make and model so we can match recalls to your car.
What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Porsche.
- Book with any franchised Porsche dealer, quoting the DVSA reference R/2004/063. See how to get a Porsche recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 911Check rear seat belt buckles and rework if necessary | Urgent | R/2025/077 | |
| 911, GT4 RS, Panamera, Spyder RSStop Use & Safety Recall: Wheel attachment with central locking | Book soon | R/2024/427 | |
| 911Check front and rear windows and replace if necessary | Low | R/2024/140 | |
| 911On affected vehicles the side airbag installed in bucket seats may be activated unnecessarily | Urgent | R/2023/319 | |
| 911The screw connection of the pressure input rod of the brake booster was not carried out according to regulations | Urgent | R/2021/317 |
This is one of 122 Porsche recalls in DVSA’s data. The Porsche recall launched before it was R/2004/052 on 31 Mar 2004, for the spring of the foot operated handbrake may rub on the main wiring harness. The one launched after it was R/2005/009 on 29 Mar 2005, for the locking mechanism for convertible top may fail. You can also see every Porsche recall and all recalls launched in 2004.
Source: DVSA recall R/2004/063, launched 18 May 2004. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.