Porsche 911 Recall R/2012/156: Rear Hub May Detach, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 10 Dec 2012
- Launched
- 76
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2012/156
- DVSA reference
Porsche recalled 911 vehicles. Current market observations have shown that the track usage of many vehicles in the 911 model line now comes close to that of pure GT3 racing vehicles. The dealer will replace in order to standardise revision intervals the wheel hubs on the rear axle by standard wheel hubs on the affected vehicles with central wheel lock. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Current market observations have shown that the track usage of many vehicles in the 911 model line now comes close to that of pure GT3 racing vehicles. The component stresses associated with race track use and competitive driving are much higher than for a sporty driving style on public roads. The revision intervals for race track use must be observed particularly for highly stressed chassis components in the same way as is required for GT3 racing vehicles. If these revision intervals are not observed the failure of highly stressed components and breakage of hubs on the rear axle for example cannot be ruled out particularly in the case of components in advanced stages of wear.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: REAR HUB MAY DETACH Defect: Current market observations have shown that the track usage of many vehicles in the 911 model line now comes close to that of pure GT3 racing vehicles. The component stresses associated with race track use and competitive driving are much higher than for a sporty driving style on public roads. The revision intervals for race track use must be observed particularly for highly stressed chassis components in the same way as is required for GT3 racing vehicles. If these revision intervals are not observed the failure of highly stressed components and breakage of hubs on the rear axle for example cannot be ruled out particularly in the case of components in advanced stages of wear. Remedy: In order to standardise revision intervals the wheel hubs on the rear axle will be replaced by standard wheel hubs on the affected vehicles with central wheel lock
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: rear hub may detach.
The Fix
The dealer will replace in order to standardise revision intervals the wheel hubs on the rear axle by standard wheel hubs on the affected vehicles with central wheel lock.
Are You Affected?
911 may be included. Porsche estimates 76 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/2012/156. 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
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|---|---|---|---|
| 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/2012/082 on 20 Jul 2012, for fire may occur. The one launched after it was R/2013/032 on 25 Apr 2013, for tailpipe may become detached. You can also see every Porsche recall, all recalls launched in 2012 and suspension recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2012/156, launched 10 December 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.