Porsche Boxster, Carrera, Cayman Recall R/2019/111: The Airbag Sensors In The Side Members On The Vehicle May Not Be Screwed Tightly Enough, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 25 Mar 2019
- Launched
- 211
- vehicles in the UK
- AKA4
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Porsche recalled Boxster, Carrera, Cayman vehicles built between 22 November 2017 and 25 April 2018. The side airbag sensors are not tightened to specification. The dealer will check both side airbag sensors and rework the fixing where necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The side airbag sensors are not tightened to specification.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE AIRBAG SENSORS IN THE SIDE MEMBERS ON THE VEHICLE MAY NOT BE SCREWED TIGHTLY ENOUGH Defect: There is a possibility that the side airbag sensors are not tightened to specification. Remedy: Check both side airbag sensors and rework the fixing where necessary.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the airbag sensors in the side members on the vehicle may not be screwed tightly enough.
The Fix
The dealer will check both side airbag sensors and rework the fixing where necessary.
Are You Affected?
Boxster, Carrera, Cayman built between 22 November 2017 and 25 April 2018 may be included. Porsche estimates 211 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 AKA4 or the DVSA reference R/2019/111. 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, SpyderThe fitted tyres may adversely affect vehicle emission outputs | Book soon | R/2022/035 | |
| 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 |
This is one of 122 Porsche recalls in DVSA’s data. The Porsche recall launched before it was R/2019/087 on 14 Mar 2019, for missing assignment within the software of the instrument cluster. The one launched after it was R/2019/095 on 16 Apr 2019, for inadequate connection between lower longitudinal member and cross member. You can also see every Porsche recall, all recalls launched in 2019 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2019/111, launched 25 March 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.