Porsche Panamera, Taycan Recall R/2021/176: The Lower Trailing Arms On The Right Front Axle May Not Meet Specifications, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 16 Jun 2021
- Launched
- 84
- vehicles in the UK
- AMB2
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Porsche recalled Panamera, Taycan vehicles built between 1 February 2021 and 5 May 2021. The right front lower trailing arms do not meet the required specifications. The dealer will replace the lower trailing arm on the right front axle on the affected vehicles. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The right front lower trailing arms do not meet the required specifications.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE LOWER TRAILING ARMS ON THE RIGHT FRONT AXLE MAY NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS Defect: There is a possibility that the right front lower trailing arms do not meet the required specifications. Remedy: The lower trailing arm on the right front axle must be replaced on the affected vehicles.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the lower trailing arms on the right front axle may not meet specifications.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the lower trailing arm on the right front axle on the affected vehicles.
Are You Affected?
Panamera, Taycan built between 1 February 2021 and 5 May 2021 may be included. Porsche estimates 84 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 AMB2 or the DVSA reference R/2021/176. 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?.
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| TaycanReplacing cell block module on high-voltage battery | Urgent | R/2024/407 |
This is one of 122 Porsche recalls in DVSA’s data. The Porsche recall launched before it was R/2021/182 on 1 Jun 2021, for there is a possibility that a crack formation could occur on the engine cylinder bores. The one launched after it was R/2021/271 on 14 Jul 2021, for screws securing steering column to steering gear don't meet specifications. You can also see every Porsche recall, all recalls launched in 2021 and suspension recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2021/176, launched 16 June 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.