Porsche 918 Spyder Recall R/2015/107: Possibility Of Fire, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 22 May 2015
- Launched
- 48
- vehicles in the UK
- AF05
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Porsche recalled 918 Spyder vehicles built between 25 February 2015 and 6 May 2015. The wiring harness for the left hand radiator could be touching a heat guide plate made of carbon fibre. The dealer will secure the harness to the water tube using an additional tie wrap clamp. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The wiring harness for the left hand radiator could be touching a heat guide plate made of carbon fibre. Therefore the harness could be damaged causing the radiator fan to stop working and an electric short circuit to the low resistance heat guide plate cannot be ruled out. This electric short circuit can cause the vehicle to catch fire even a long time after stopping the vehicle.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POSSIBILITY OF FIRE Defect: The wiring harness for the left hand radiator could be touching a heat guide plate made of carbon fibre. Therefore the harness could be damaged causing the radiator fan to stop working and an electric short circuit to the low resistance heat guide plate cannot be ruled out. This electric short circuit can cause the vehicle to catch fire even a long time after stopping the vehicle. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check the routing of the wiring harness and the harness condition. The harness must be secured to the water tube using an additional tie wrap clamp. If the wire harness is damaged it must also be repaired.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause the radiator fan to stop working and an electric short circuit to the low resistance heat guide plate cannot be ruled out.
The Fix
The dealer will secure the harness to the water tube using an additional tie wrap clamp.
Are You Affected?
918 Spyder built between 25 February 2015 and 6 May 2015 may be included. Porsche estimates 48 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 AF05 or the DVSA reference R/2015/107. 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 SpyderFront axle component parts may crack | Book soon | R/2014/187 | |
| TaycanChecking HVB cell modules and re-programming BMCe software | Urgent | R/2024/454 |
This is one of 122 Porsche recalls in DVSA’s data. The Porsche recall launched before it was R/2015/022 on 23 Jan 2015, for fuel may leak: possibility of fire. The one launched after it was R/2015/212 on 2 Nov 2015, for fuel may leak. You can also see every Porsche recall, all recalls launched in 2015 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2015/107, launched 22 May 2015. 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.