Porsche 918 Spyder Recalls

The Porsche 918 Spyder has 11 recalls, all affecting the 2015 model year, with the most serious being multiple suspension control arm defects where front and rear arms can crack or break, causing the driver to lose steering and handling control.

The suspension recalls cover both axles. Front lower control arms can crack at the ball joint or break outright, making the vehicle difficult to steer, particularly during aggressive driving. At the rear, longitudinal and transverse control arm connecting shafts can develop stress corrosion cracking over time, and separately, rear axle control arms on vehicles built between May and June 2014 can break and cause sudden loss of vehicle control. Because several of these recalls address overlapping suspension components through different filings, owners should verify with a dealer which specific repairs apply to their vehicle's build date.

There is also a wiring harness concern: the harness serving the left rear radiator fan can chafe against a heat insulation plate near the engine, creating an electrical short that can start a fire.

The remaining two recalls involve seatbelt anchoring. On certain 2015 models serviced between February and July 2015, incorrect bolts may have been used when reinstalling the seatbelt mount or reel, either during a prior service visit or due to an error in service documentation. In a crash, those improperly fastened anchor points can pull free, reducing the restraint the belt provides to the occupant.