Porsche 918 Spyder Recall R/2014/187: Front Axle Component Parts May Crack, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 18 Dec 2014
- Launched
- 6
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2014/187
- DVSA reference
Porsche recalled 918 Spyder vehicles built between 25 February 2014 and 22 September 2014. The front axle has been fitted with chassis components whose durability cannot be guaranteed. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and replace the lower control arms. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The front axle has been fitted with chassis components whose durability cannot be guaranteed. The lower control arms can start to crack and eventually break which will result in the vehicle handling being impaired.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FRONT AXLE COMPONENT PARTS MAY CRACK Defect: The front axle has been fitted with chassis components whose durability cannot be guaranteed. The lower control arms can start to crack and eventually break which will result in the vehicle handling being impaired. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the lower control arms.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in the vehicle handling being impaired.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and replace the lower control arms.
Are You Affected?
918 Spyder built between 25 February 2014 and 22 September 2014 may be included. Porsche estimates 6 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/2014/187. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 918 SpyderLongitudinal and transverse control arms may be prone to corrosion | Book soon | R/2018/139 | |
| 918 SpyderLoss of steering control | Urgent | R/2016/286 | |
| 918 SpyderSeat belt restraint function may be impaired in the event of a collision | Urgent | R/2016/161 | |
| 918 SpyderPossibility of fire | Urgent | R/2015/107 | |
| Panamera, TaycanCheck the air suspension strut on the front axle and rework if necessary | Book soon | R/2025/264 |
This is one of 122 Porsche recalls in DVSA’s data. The Porsche recall launched before it was R/2014/151 on 3 Nov 2014, for bonnet catch assembly may fail. The one launched after it was R/2015/022 on 23 Jan 2015, for fuel may leak: possibility of fire. You can also see every Porsche recall, all recalls launched in 2014 and suspension recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2014/187, launched 18 December 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.