Porsche 911 Carrera, GT3RS, Speedster Recall R/2021/126: The Threaded Connections Of The Upper Control Arms At The Rear Axle Were Not Tightened…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 24 Mar 2021
- Launched
- 2
- vehicles in the UK
- AMA6
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Porsche recalled 911 Carrera, GT3RS, Speedster vehicles built between 20 August 2019 and 17 January 2020. Threaded connections of the upper control arms at the rear axle may not be tightened with the specified tightening torque. The dealer will replace the chassis bolts and tightened with the specified tightening torque. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Threaded connections of the upper control arms at the rear axle may not be tightened with the specified tightening torque.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE THREADED CONNECTIONS OF THE UPPER CONTROL ARMS AT THE REAR AXLE WERE NOT TIGHTENED WITH THE SPECIFIC TIGTENING TORQUE Defect: Threaded connections of the upper control arms at the rear axle may not be tightened with the specified tightening torque. Remedy: The chassis bolts will be replaced and tightened with the specified tightening torque.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the threaded connections of the upper control arms at the rear axle were not tightened with the specific tigtening torque.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the chassis bolts and tightened with the specified tightening torque.
Are You Affected?
911 Carrera, GT3RS, Speedster built between 20 August 2019 and 17 January 2020 may be included. Porsche estimates 2 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 AMA6 or the DVSA reference R/2021/126. 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 CarreraFastening nuts to secure the drive shaft and wheel hub on the rear axle are incorrectly coated | Book soon | R/2019/207 | |
| 718, 911 CarreraIncorrect detonators fitted to front passenger airbags | Urgent | R/2017/102 | |
| 718, 911 CarreraFuel injection pipes may become insecure | Urgent | R/2017/050 | |
| 718, 911 CarreraFuel may leak | Urgent | R/2017/022 | |
| 718, 911 CarreraFront side airbags may be impaired | Urgent | R/2017/015 |
This is one of 122 Porsche recalls in DVSA’s data. The Porsche recall launched before it was R/2021/090 on 24 Mar 2021, for individual threaded connections at the vehicle's suspension might not be tightened to the…. The one launched after it was R/2021/139 on 24 Mar 2021, for connecting rods installed may not be to specification. You can also see every Porsche recall, all recalls launched in 2021 and suspension recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2021/126, launched 24 March 2021. 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.