Porsche 911 Carrera, 911 Carrera 4, 911 Carrera 4S And 2 More Recall R/2016/240: Reduced Brake Performance, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 14 Oct 2016
- Launched
- 28
- vehicles in the UK
- AG08
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Porsche recalled 911 Carrera, 911 Carrera 4, 911 Carrera 4S and 2 more vehicles built between 7 September 2016 and 28 September 2016. A vacuum supply line for the brake booster may not have been fitted correctly. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected where the connection points of the vacuum supply line will be checked/adjusted/replaced as necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
A vacuum supply line for the brake booster may not have been fitted correctly. The vacuum supply line could become loose resulting in reduced braking assistance. The brakes will still work but the driver will have to supply additional input for the required brake effort.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: REDUCED BRAKE PERFORMANCE Defect: A vacuum supply line for the brake booster may not have been fitted correctly. The vacuum supply line could become loose resulting in reduced braking assistance. The brakes will still work but the driver will have to supply additional input for the required brake effort. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected where the connection points of the vacuum supply line will be checked/adjusted/replaced as necessary.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in reduced braking assistance.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected where the connection points of the vacuum supply line will be checked/adjusted/replaced as necessary.
Are You Affected?
911 Carrera, 911 Carrera 4, 911 Carrera 4S and 2 more built between 7 September 2016 and 28 September 2016 may be included. Porsche estimates 28 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.
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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 AG08 or the DVSA reference R/2016/240. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 911 Carrera, GT3RS, SpeedsterThe threaded connections of the upper control arms at the rear axle were not tightened with the specific tigtening torque | Book soon | R/2021/126 | |
| 911 Carrera 4SThe four wheel final drive screw joints to the transmission mount have not been tightened to correct specifications | Book soon | R/2020/211 | |
| 911 CarreraFastening nuts to secure the drive shaft and wheel hub on the rear axle are incorrectly coated | Book soon | R/2019/207 | |
| 718, 911 CarreraIncorrect detonators fitted to front passenger airbags | Urgent | R/2017/102 | |
| 718, 911 CarreraFuel injection pipes may become insecure | Urgent | R/2017/050 |
This is one of 122 Porsche recalls in DVSA’s data. The Porsche recall launched before it was R/2016/161 on 7 Jul 2016, for seat belt restraint function may be impaired in the event of a collision. The one launched after it was R/2016/286 on 8 Dec 2016, for loss of steering control. You can also see every Porsche recall, all recalls launched in 2016 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2016/240, launched 14 October 2016. 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.