Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Recall R/2020/211: The Four Wheel Final Drive Screw Joints To The Transmission Mount Have Not Been Tightened…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 17 Jul 2020
- Launched
- 30
- vehicles in the UK
- ALA8
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Porsche recalled 911 Carrera 4S vehicles built between 11 December 2018 and 8 November 2019. The front four-wheel final drive transmission support mounts may not be tightened according to specifications. The dealer will secure the front-axle final drive will be removed and the transmission support according to specifications. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The front four-wheel final drive transmission support mounts may not be tightened according to specifications.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE FOUR WHEEL FINAL DRIVE SCREW JOINTS TO THE TRANSMISSION MOUNT HAVE NOT BEEN TIGHTENED TO CORRECT SPECIFICATIONS Defect: The front four-wheel final drive transmission support mounts may not be tightened according to specifications. Remedy: The front-axle final drive will be removed and the transmission support will be secured according to specifications. If necessary the front-axle final drive and any other damaged components will be replaced.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the four wheel final drive screw joints to the transmission mount have not been tightened to correct specifications.
The Fix
The dealer will secure the front-axle final drive will be removed and the transmission support according to specifications.
Are You Affected?
911 Carrera 4S built between 11 December 2018 and 8 November 2019 may be included. Porsche estimates 30 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 ALA8 or the DVSA reference R/2020/211. 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, 911 Carrera 4, 911 Carrera 4S, 911 Carrera S and 1 moreReduced brake performance | Urgent | R/2016/240 | |
| 911 Carrera 4, 911 Carrera 4SEngine spacers may detach | Low | R/2009/001 | |
| 911, GT4 RS, Panamera, Spyder RSStop Use & Safety Recall: Wheel attachment with central locking | Book soon | R/2024/427 | |
| PanameraReplacing front right wheel carrier | Book soon | R/2024/142 | |
| Boxster, SpyderThe fitted tyres may adversely affect vehicle emission outputs | Book soon | R/2022/035 |
This is one of 122 Porsche recalls in DVSA’s data. The Porsche recall launched before it was R/2020/141 on 27 May 2020, for the tightness of the quick connector of the fuel supply line may not be ensured. The one launched after it was R/2020/255 on 3 Sep 2020, for the vehicle may not meet the prescribed emission limits. You can also see every Porsche recall and all recalls launched in 2020.
Source: DVSA recall R/2020/211, launched 17 July 2020. 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.