Porsche Carrera GT Recall R/2023/114: On Affected Vehicles The Front And Rear Axles Trailing Arms And Wishbones Are Susceptible…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 21 Apr 2023
- Launched
- 109
- vehicles in the UK
- APA3
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Porsche recalled Carrera GT vehicles built between 29 August 2003 and 6 May 2006. The front and rear axles trailing arms and wishbones are susceptible to corrosion and do not meet the required specification for durability. The dealer will replace affected components with new parts. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The front and rear axles trailing arms and wishbones are susceptible to corrosion and do not meet the required specification for durability.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: On affected vehicles the front and rear axles trailing arms and wishbones are susceptible to corrosion and do not meet the required specification for durability. Defect: On affected vehicles the front and rear axles trailing arms and wishbones are susceptible to corrosion and do not meet the required specification for durability. Remedy: Replace affected components with new parts.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: on affected vehicles the front and rear axles trailing arms and wishbones are susceptible to corrosion and do not meet the required specification for durability.
The Fix
The dealer will replace affected components with new parts.
Are You Affected?
Carrera GT built between 29 August 2003 and 6 May 2006 may be included. Porsche estimates 109 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 APA3 or the DVSA reference R/2023/114. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panamera, TaycanCheck the air suspension strut on the front axle and rework if necessary | Book soon | R/2025/264 | |
| CayenneReplacing upper trailing arm on the front axle | Book soon | R/2024/306 | |
| TaycanReplacing brake hose on the left and right front axle | Urgent | R/2024/267 | |
| PanameraReplacing front right wheel carrier | Book soon | R/2024/142 | |
| TaycanOn the affected vehicles there is a possibility that both air-spring struts on the front axle were not manufactured according to specification | Book soon | R/2023/001 |
This is one of 122 Porsche recalls in DVSA’s data. The Porsche recall launched before it was R/2023/076 on 13 Apr 2023, for on affected vehicles there is a possibility of humidity ingress into the control unit for…. The one launched after it was R/2023/155 on 17 May 2023, for on affected vehicles due to a process error in the car body production line it is possible…. You can also see every Porsche recall, all recalls launched in 2023 and suspension recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2023/114, launched 21 April 2023. 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.