Porsche Cayman Recall R/2019/095: Inadequate Connection Between Lower Longitudinal Member And Cross Member, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 16 Apr 2019
- Launched
- 1
- vehicles in the UK
- AKA3
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Porsche recalled Cayman vehicles built between 23 February 2016 and 14 February 2019. Inadequate connection between the lower longitudinal member and cross member. The dealer will secure the lower longitudinal member to the cross member using additional blind rivets. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Inadequate connection between the lower longitudinal member and cross member.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: INADEQUATE CONNECTION BETWEEN LOWER LONGITUDINAL MEMBER AND CROSS MEMBER Defect: Inadequate connection between the lower longitudinal member and cross member. Remedy: Secure the lower longitudinal member to the cross member using additional blind rivets.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: inadequate connection between lower longitudinal member and cross member.
The Fix
The dealer will secure the lower longitudinal member to the cross member using additional blind rivets.
Are You Affected?
Cayman built between 23 February 2016 and 14 February 2019 may be included. Porsche estimates 1 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 AKA3 or the DVSA reference R/2019/095. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boxster, CaymanReplace shift cable | Urgent | R/2024/243 | |
| Boxster, CaymanOn affected vehicles the rear spoiler setting may not meet specifications due to incorrect coding during production making it too high. The high-mounted brake light may become less visible while driving and the aerodynamics of the vehicle may change | Book soon | R/2024/001 | |
| Boxster, CaymanRear axle carrier side parts may not meet required specifications | Book soon | R/2021/314 | |
| 718 Boxster, 718 Caymen, Boxster, Carrera and 2 moreAir bag control unit may have been installed with a faulty capacitor | Urgent | R/2019/250 | |
| Boxster, Carrera, CaymanThe airbag sensors in the side members on the vehicle may not be screwed tightly enough | Urgent | R/2019/111 |
This is one of 122 Porsche recalls in DVSA’s data. The Porsche recall launched before it was R/2019/111 on 25 Mar 2019, for the airbag sensors in the side members on the vehicle may not be screwed tightly enough. The one launched after it was R/2019/151 on 30 May 2019, for potential malfunction of the A/C blower control unit. You can also see every Porsche recall and all recalls launched in 2019.
Source: DVSA recall R/2019/095, launched 16 April 2019. 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.