Porsche 911, Boxster, Cayman Recall R/2014/151: Bonnet Catch Assembly May Fail, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 3 Nov 2014
- Launched
- 378
- vehicles in the UK
- AF04
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Porsche recalled 911, Boxster, Cayman vehicles built between 5 May 2014 and 6 June 2014. The upper part of the catch mechanism fitted to the front luggage compartment lid may not be secured to the correct specification. The dealer will replace upper part of catch mechanism and secure with new screws. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The upper part of the catch mechanism fitted to the front luggage compartment lid may not be secured to the correct specification. The mechanism may become detached from the lid allowing it to open unintentionally.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: BONNET CATCH ASSEMBLY MAY FAIL Defect: On affected vehicles the upper part of the catch mechanism fitted to the front luggage compartment lid may not be secured to the correct specification. The mechanism may become detached from the lid allowing it to open unintentionally. Remedy: Replace upper part of catch mechanism and secure with new screws
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: bonnet catch assembly may fail.
The Fix
The dealer will replace upper part of catch mechanism and secure with new screws.
Are You Affected?
911, Boxster, Cayman built between 5 May 2014 and 6 June 2014 may be included. Porsche estimates 378 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 AF04 or the DVSA reference R/2014/151. 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?.
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| Boxster, CaymanReplace shift cable | Urgent | R/2024/243 | |
| 911Check front and rear windows and replace if necessary | Low | R/2024/140 | |
| Boxster, CaymanOn affected vehicles the rear spoiler setting may not meet specifications due to incorrect coding during production making it too high. The high-mounted brake light may become less visible while driving and the aerodynamics of the vehicle may change | Book soon | R/2024/001 |
This is one of 122 Porsche recalls in DVSA’s data. The Porsche recall launched before it was R/2014/064 on 28 May 2014, for driver may need to supply more pedal force than expected to stop the vehicle. The one launched after it was R/2014/187 on 18 Dec 2014, for front axle component parts may crack. You can also see every Porsche recall, all recalls launched in 2014 and door and latch recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2014/151, launched 3 November 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.