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At a glance
What can fail
The connecting shafts in the longitudinal and transverse control arms can crack from stress corrosion, which may impair vehicle handling.
What the fix does
This page covers 11 recalls and EPA fuel economy for the 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder.
22 mpg combined
10.7 L/100km
Two Seaters
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted.
The 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder has 11 recalls, the most serious being multiple suspension failures across both axles where front and rear control arms can crack or break, causing the driver to lose steering and vehicle control.
Both the front lower control arms and the rear longitudinal and transverse control arms are affected. The front arms can crack at the ball joint, reducing handling response, while the rear arms can crack or break outright under load, making the car difficult or impossible to steer. These issues appear across several filings that describe the same underlying problem at different points on the suspension.
There is also a fire risk: the wiring harness for the left rear radiator fan can chafe against a carbon fiber heat insulation plate, cause an electrical short, and start a fire.
Rounding out the list are two seatbelt anchor recalls that affect the same underlying problem. If the seatbelt mount or reel attachment bolts were removed during prior service, they may have been reinstalled incorrectly, weakening the anchor points so that the belts can pull free in a crash.
At a glance
What can fail
The connecting shafts in the longitudinal and transverse control arms can crack from stress corrosion, which may impair vehicle handling.
What the fix does
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Dealers will replace the longitudinal and transverse control arms at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The control arms can weaken over time, which may affect how the vehicle handles during extreme driving conditions and increase crash risk.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the control arms with improved, more durable parts.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The front lower control arms may develop cracks where the ball joint connects, potentially affecting steering and suspension performance.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace both front lower control arms at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The front lower control arms may have a manufacturing defect causing them to crack. A cracked arm could worsen steering control during hard driving, raising the crash risk.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace both lower control arms with updated parts.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
During service, incorrect screws may have been used to reinstall the seat belt mount or seat belt reel, potentially compromising their attachment.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the seat belt mount and reel bolts, and replace them if necessary, at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Seat belt mount and reel attachment bolts may have been reinstalled in wrong locations during service, weakening the attachment points and risking separation during a crash.
What the fix does
Dealer will inspect the bolts and replace them if needed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The wiring harness for the left rear radiator fan may rub against the engine heat insulation plate, potentially causing a short circuit.
What the fix does
Dealers will secure the wiring harness to the coolant tube with a tie-wrap clip.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The left rear radiator fan's wiring harness may rub against a carbon fiber heat shield, causing the wire insulation to wear through and create an electrical short that could start a fire.
What the fix does
Dealers will check the wiring harness, secure it in place, and repair any damage found.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The front control arms may not meet specifications and could break, which would affect your vehicle's steering and suspension control.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the affected control arms.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
On some vehicles, the rear control arms may not meet specifications and could break, which could affect how the vehicle handles and control.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the affected rear control arms.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The rear-axle control arms may break, making the vehicle difficult to control.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and replace the control arms as needed at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
