Porsche 911 Recall R/2014/059: Fire May Occur, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 1 May 2014
- Launched
- 168
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2014/059
- DVSA reference
Porsche recalled 911 vehicles. One or more engine con rod bolts may fail and lead to the crankcase being damaged and in the worst case fire. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to replace the engine and vehicle specific identification stickers. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
One or more engine con rod bolts may fail and lead to the crankcase being damaged and in the worst case fire.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FIRE MAY OCCUR Defect: One or more engine con rod bolts may fail and lead to the crankcase being damaged and in the worst case fire. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the engine and vehicle specific identification stickers.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: fire may occur.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to replace the engine and vehicle specific identification stickers.
Are You Affected?
911 may be included. Porsche estimates 168 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/2014/059. 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/2014/015 on 27 Jan 2014, for fuel may leak. The one launched after it was R/2014/064 on 28 May 2014, for driver may need to supply more pedal force than expected to stop the vehicle. You can also see every Porsche recall, all recalls launched in 2014 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2014/059, launched 1 May 2014. 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.