Porsche Boxster, Spyder Recall R/2022/035: The Fitted Tyres May Adversely Affect Vehicle Emission Outputs, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 10 Jan 2022
- Launched
- 22
- vehicles in the UK
- WMQ0
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Porsche recalled Boxster, Spyder vehicles built between 5 May 2015 and 16 December 2015. The fitted tyres may adversely affect vehicle emission outputs. The dealer will check whether the Pirelli PZero N0 tyres fitted ex-works are still on affected 981 Spyder vehicles and replace them with the successor model Pirelli PZero N1. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The fitted tyres may adversely affect vehicle emission outputs.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE FITTED TYRES MAY ADVERSELY AFFECT VEHICLE EMISSION OUTPUTS Defect: The fitted tyres may adversely affect vehicle emission outputs. Remedy: Check whether the Pirelli PZero N0 tyres fitted ex-works are still on affected 981 Spyder vehicles and replace them with the successor model Pirelli PZero N1.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the fitted tyres may adversely affect vehicle emission outputs.
The Fix
The dealer will check whether the Pirelli PZero N0 tyres fitted ex-works are still on affected 981 Spyder vehicles and replace them with the successor model Pirelli PZero N1.
Are You Affected?
Boxster, Spyder built between 5 May 2015 and 16 December 2015 may be included. Porsche estimates 22 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 WMQ0 or the DVSA reference R/2022/035. 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, CaymanRear axle carrier side parts may not meet required specifications | Book soon | R/2021/314 | |
| 718 Boxster, 718 Caymen, Boxster, Carrera and 2 moreAir bag control unit may have been installed with a faulty capacitor | Urgent | R/2019/250 | |
| Boxster, Carrera, CaymanThe airbag sensors in the side members on the vehicle may not be screwed tightly enough | Urgent | R/2019/111 |
This is one of 122 Porsche recalls in DVSA’s data. The Porsche recall launched before it was R/2021/410 on 6 Dec 2021, for there is a possibility that the screw connection on upper control arms of the rear axle…. The one launched after it was R/2022/002 on 14 Jan 2022, for improve the engine control system in terms of nitrogen oxide emissions. You can also see every Porsche recall and all recalls launched in 2022.
Source: DVSA recall R/2022/035, launched 10 January 2022. 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.