Porsche Panamera Recall R/2024/142: Replacing Front Right Wheel Carrier, Who Is Affected And What To Do

DVSA reference R/2024/142, campaign code ARA1. Data updated daily from DVSA.

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How serious
20 Mar 2024
Launched
3
vehicles in the UK
ARA1
Manufacturer’s campaign code

Porsche recalled Panamera vehicles built between 21 July 2009 and 22 June 2016. A wheel carrier that does not meet the required specifications was installed on the right front axle of the affected vehicles during repairs at the Porsche Centre due to a temporary production error. The dealer will replace to prevent any possible danger resulting from this the front right wheel carrier. You won't usually pay for it.1

What’s Wrong

A wheel carrier that does not meet the required specifications was installed on the right front axle of the affected vehicles during repairs at the Porsche Centre due to a temporary production error.

DVSA's Original Wording

Concern: ARA1 Replacing front right wheel carrier Defect: There is a possibility that a wheel carrier that does not meet the required specifications was installed on the right front axle of the affected vehicles during repairs at the Porsche Centre due to a temporary production error. Remedy: To prevent any possible danger resulting from this the front right wheel carrier must be replaced.

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The Risk

The recall notice describes the concern as: replacing front right wheel carrier.

The Fix

The dealer will replace to prevent any possible danger resulting from this the front right wheel carrier.

Are You Affected?

Panamera built between 21 July 2009 and 22 June 2016 may be included. Porsche estimates 3 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.

What To Do Now

  1. Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Porsche.
  2. Book with any franchised Porsche dealer, quoting the campaign code ARA1 or the DVSA reference R/2024/142. See how to get a Porsche recall fixed.
  3. Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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This is one of 122 Porsche recalls in DVSA’s data. The Porsche recall launched before it was R/2024/140 on 13 Mar 2024, for check front and rear windows and replace if necessary. The one launched after it was R/2024/186 on 5 Apr 2024, for replacing cell block module on high-voltage battery. You can also see every Porsche recall, all recalls launched in 2024 and suspension recalls across every make.


Source: DVSA recall R/2024/142, launched 20 March 2024. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.

Sources

  1. 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.