Porsche Boxster, Cayman Recall R/2021/314: Rear Axle Carrier Side Parts May Not Meet Required Specifications, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 15 Sep 2021
- Launched
- 1,854
- vehicles in the UK
- AMB7
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Porsche recalled Boxster, Cayman vehicles built between 1 September 2012 and 1 July 2014. The carrier side parts installed on the rear axle during a certain period may not meet the required specifications. The dealer will replace the left and right carrier side parts of the affected vehicles. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The carrier side parts installed on the rear axle during a certain period may not meet the required specifications.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: REAR AXLE CARRIER SIDE PARTS MAY NOT MEET REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS Defect: The carrier side parts installed on the rear axle during a certain period may not meet the required specifications. Remedy: The left and right carrier side parts of the affected vehicles must be replaced.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: rear axle carrier side parts may not meet required specifications.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the left and right carrier side parts of the affected vehicles.
Are You Affected?
Boxster, Cayman built between 1 September 2012 and 1 July 2014 may be included. Porsche estimates 1,854 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 AMB7 or the DVSA reference R/2021/314. 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 | |
| 718 Boxster, 718 Caymen, Boxster, Carrera and 2 moreAir bag control unit may have been installed with a faulty capacitor | Urgent | R/2019/250 | |
| CaymanInadequate connection between lower longitudinal member and cross member | Low | R/2019/095 |
This is one of 122 Porsche recalls in DVSA’s data. The Porsche recall launched before it was R/2021/251 on 16 Jul 2021, for internal software error in the high-voltage power electronics. The one launched after it was R/2021/317 on 22 Sep 2021, for the screw connection of the pressure input rod of the brake booster was not carried out…. You can also see every Porsche recall, all recalls launched in 2021 and suspension recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2021/314, launched 15 September 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.