Porsche 911 Carrera, 911 Carrera S Recall R/2012/040: Risk Of Fire, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 28 Mar 2012
- Launched
- 367
- vehicles in the UK
- AC02
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Porsche recalled 911 Carrera, 911 Carrera S vehicles. A fuel pipe quick connector located under the vehicle could be contacting a heating pipe. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to check for contact of the heating pipe and fuel line and if there is sufficient clearance fit a spacing ring and if there has been contact fit a new fuel line and spacer. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
A fuel pipe quick connector located under the vehicle could be contacting a heating pipe. The contact of the pipe and connector could impair the locking function of the connector and in the worst case could cause the fuel pipe to leak and the possibility of the engine cutting out or fire.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: RISK OF FIRE Defect: A fuel pipe quick connector located under the vehicle could be contacting a heating pipe. The contact of the pipe and connector could impair the locking function of the connector and in the worst case could cause the fuel pipe to leak and the possibility of the engine cutting out or fire. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check for contact of the heating pipe and fuel line and if there is sufficient clearance fit a spacing ring and if there has been contact fit a new fuel line and spacer.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause the fuel pipe to leak and the possibility of the engine cutting out or fire.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to check for contact of the heating pipe and fuel line and if there is sufficient clearance fit a spacing ring and if there has been contact fit a new fuel line and spacer.
Are You Affected?
911 Carrera, 911 Carrera S may be included. Porsche estimates 367 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 campaign code AC02 or the DVSA reference R/2012/040. 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, GT3RS, SpeedsterThe threaded connections of the upper control arms at the rear axle were not tightened with the specific tigtening torque | Book soon | R/2021/126 | |
| 911 CarreraFastening nuts to secure the drive shaft and wheel hub on the rear axle are incorrectly coated | Book soon | R/2019/207 | |
| 718, 911 CarreraIncorrect detonators fitted to front passenger airbags | Urgent | R/2017/102 | |
| 718, 911 CarreraFuel injection pipes may become insecure | Urgent | R/2017/050 | |
| 718, 911 CarreraFuel may leak | Urgent | R/2017/022 |
This is one of 122 Porsche recalls in DVSA’s data. The Porsche recall launched before it was R/2012/020 on 23 Feb 2012, for headlight may detach. The one launched after it was R/2012/082 on 20 Jul 2012, for fire may occur. You can also see every Porsche recall, all recalls launched in 2012 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2012/040, launched 28 March 2012. 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.