Porsche 911 Carrera 4, 911 Carrera 4S Recall R/2009/001: Engine Spacers May Detach, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 1 Jan 2009
- Launched
- 217
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2009/001
- DVSA reference
Porsche recalled 911 Carrera 4, 911 Carrera 4S vehicles. Due to vibration it is possible that stress cracks make occur on the engine spacer. The dealer will fitment of additional damping elements to reduce the vibration and overcome the issue. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Due to vibration it is possible that stress cracks make occur on the engine spacer. This will normally result in noises however it is possible on high milage vehicles for the spacers to become detached.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: ENGINE SPACERS MAY DETACH Defect: Due to vibration it is possible that stress cracks make occur on the engine spacer. This will normally result in noises however it is possible on high milage vehicles for the spacers to become detached. Remedy: Fitment of additional damping elements to reduce the vibration and overcome the issue.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: engine spacers may detach.
The Fix
The dealer will fitment of additional damping elements to reduce the vibration and overcome the issue.
Are You Affected?
911 Carrera 4, 911 Carrera 4S may be included. Porsche estimates 217 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?
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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/2009/001. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 911 Carrera 4SThe four wheel final drive screw joints to the transmission mount have not been tightened to correct specifications | Book soon | R/2020/211 | |
| 911 Carrera, 911 Carrera 4, 911 Carrera 4S, 911 Carrera S and 1 moreReduced brake performance | Urgent | R/2016/240 | |
| 911 Carrera, 911 Carrera 4Tailpipe may become detached | Low | R/2013/032 | |
| 911 Carrera, 911 Carrera 4The locking mechanism for convertible top may fail | Low | R/2005/009 |
This is one of 122 Porsche recalls in DVSA’s data. The Porsche recall launched before it was R/2008/145 on 9 Oct 2008, for steering could be impaired. The one launched after it was R/2010/036 on 2 Apr 2010, for sun shield may detach. You can also see every Porsche recall and all recalls launched in 2009.
Source: DVSA recall R/2009/001, launched 1 January 2009. 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.