Porsche 718, 911 Carrera Recall R/2017/022: Fuel May Leak, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 25 Jan 2017
- Launched
- 1,083
- vehicles in the UK
- AH01
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Porsche recalled 718, 911 Carrera vehicles built between 7 October 2015 and 26 September 2016. The high fuel pressure that builds up in the injection system when the engine is running can cause cracking and ultimately press the relevant fuel collection pipe off the injectors. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and replace the fastening screws for the fuel collection pipes with different screws. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The high fuel pressure that builds up in the injection system when the engine is running can cause cracking and ultimately press the relevant fuel collection pipe off the injectors. This can cause a fuel leak in the engine compartment.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FUEL MAY LEAK Defect: The high fuel pressure that builds up in the injection system when the engine is running can cause cracking and ultimately press the relevant fuel collection pipe off the injectors. This can cause a fuel leak in the engine compartment. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the fastening screws for the fuel collection pipes with different screws.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause cracking and ultimately press the relevant fuel collection pipe off the injectors.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and replace the fastening screws for the fuel collection pipes with different screws.
Are You Affected?
718, 911 Carrera built between 7 October 2015 and 26 September 2016 may be included. Porsche estimates 1,083 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 AH01 or the DVSA reference R/2017/022. 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 | |
| 718, 992, TaycanIndividual threaded connections at the vehicle's suspension might not be tightened to the specification due to insufficiently cut thread of locknuts | Book soon | R/2021/090 | |
| 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, 911Bonding on windscreen is insufficient | Book soon | R/2017/097 |
This is one of 122 Porsche recalls in DVSA’s data. The Porsche recall launched before it was R/2017/015 on 20 Jan 2017, for front side airbags may be impaired. The one launched after it was R/2017/050 on 15 Feb 2017, for fuel injection pipes may become insecure. You can also see every Porsche recall, all recalls launched in 2017 and fuel leak recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2017/022, launched 25 January 2017. 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.