Porsche 718 Boxster T, 718 Caymen T, 911 Carrera T Recall R/2019/251: Loudspeaker Cover May Not Have Been Installed In The Door Sub Frame, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 31 Jul 2019
- Launched
- 1
- vehicles in the UK
- AKB3
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Porsche recalled 718 Boxster T, 718 Caymen T, 911 Carrera T vehicles built between 12 January 2018 and 17 June 2019. Possible missing cover in the door sub-frame. The dealer will inspect retrofit cover if required. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Possible missing cover in the door sub-frame.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: LOUDSPEAKER COVER MAY NOT HAVE BEEN INSTALLED IN THE DOOR SUB FRAME Defect: Possible missing cover in the door sub-frame. Remedy: Inspect retrofit cover if required.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: loudspeaker cover may not have been installed in the door sub frame.
The Fix
The dealer will inspect retrofit cover if required.
Are You Affected?
718 Boxster T, 718 Caymen T, 911 Carrera T built between 12 January 2018 and 17 June 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 AKB3 or the DVSA reference R/2019/251. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| PanameraRe-coding airbag control unit | Urgent | R/2025/431 | |
| 911, Boxster, CaymanBonnet catch assembly may fail | Book soon | R/2014/151 | |
| 911Seat buckle may not de-latch following an impact | Urgent | R/2007/056 | |
| 911Convertible top front locks may fracture | Book soon | R/1993/057 |
This is one of 122 Porsche recalls in DVSA’s data. The Porsche recall launched before it was R/2019/204 on 29 Jul 2019, for the selector lever cable plastic sleeve does not have the required durability and may…. The one launched after it was R/2019/250 on 23 Aug 2019, for air bag control unit may have been installed with a faulty capacitor. You can also see every Porsche recall, all recalls launched in 2019 and door and latch recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2019/251, launched 31 July 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.