Porsche 918 Spyder Recall R/2018/139: Longitudinal And Transverse Control Arms May Be Prone To Corrosion, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 8 May 2018
- Launched
- 78
- vehicles in the UK
- AJ04
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Porsche recalled 918 Spyder vehicles built between 9 July 2013 and 27 July 2015. Internal tests have shown that the longitudinal and transverse control arms installed on the affected vehicles may be prone to corrosion. The recall notice describes the fix as: the affected components on the vehicles will therefore be replaced by components made of more robust material. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Internal tests have shown that the longitudinal and transverse control arms installed on the affected vehicles may be prone to corrosion. The durability of these components cannot therefore be unequivocally guaranteed. f the fastening bolts on the longitudinal and transverse control arms crack due to corrosion vehicle handling in extreme situations e.g. during race track driving may be restricted and this can increase the risk of an accident.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: LONGITUDINAL AND TRANSVERSE CONTROL ARMS MAY BE PRONE TO CORROSION Defect: Internal tests have shown that the longitudinal and transverse control arms installed on the affected vehicles may be prone to corrosion. The durability of these components cannot therefore be unequivocally guaranteed. f the fastening bolts on the longitudinal and transverse control arms crack due to corrosion vehicle handling in extreme situations e.g. during race track driving may be restricted and this can increase the risk of an accident. Remedy: The affected components on the vehicles will therefore be replaced by components made of more robust material.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: longitudinal and transverse control arms may be prone to corrosion.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: the affected components on the vehicles will therefore be replaced by components made of more robust material.
Are You Affected?
918 Spyder built between 9 July 2013 and 27 July 2015 may be included. Porsche estimates 78 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 AJ04 or the DVSA reference R/2018/139. 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 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 | |
| 918 SpyderFront axle component parts may crack | Book soon | R/2014/187 | |
| 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/2018/110 on 16 Apr 2018, for accelerator pedal may be installed incorrectly. The one launched after it was R/2018/165 on 8 Jun 2018, for connecting links on the rear axle anti roll bar. You can also see every Porsche recall, all recalls launched in 2018 and suspension recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2018/139, launched 8 May 2018. 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.