Vehicle recall R/2014/059

Porsche 911 recall: Fire may occur

DVSA recall R/2014/059 names the Porsche 911. It was launched 1 May 2014. DVSA does not record the build dates for this recall.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2014/059
Launched: 1 May 2014
Issued by: PORSCHE
Vehicles: 168 across the lines below

What can go wrong

One or more engine con rod bolts may fail and lead to the crankcase being damaged and in the most serious case fire.

The fix

Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the engine and vehicle specific identification stickers.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Porsche 911	not recorded	168

Is a specific car affected? A recall lists models and build dates, not individual vehicles, so these pages cannot tell you whether one car is included. Enter the registration on the DVSA vehicle recall checker on GOV.UK, or give the vehicle identification number (VIN) to the manufacturer or one of its dealers. Buying used? Ask the seller for proof that any recall work was done.

Other recalls for these models

R/2014/151 Bonnet catch assembly may fail 3 November 2014, Porsche Cayman, Porsche 911, Porsche Boxster
R/2013/032 Tailpipe may become detached 25 April 2013, Porsche 911
R/2012/156 Rear hub may detach 10 December 2012, Porsche 911
R/2012/040 Risk of fire 28 March 2012, Porsche 911
R/2016/240 Reduced brake performance 14 October 2016, Porsche 911
R/2017/015 Front side airbags may be impaired 20 January 2017, Porsche 911

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Source

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: DVSA vehicle recall records (RecallsFile.csv), recalls launched 1992 to 2026. Recall data updated 22 September 2026.

Recall wording is DVSA's, with capitals and punctuation tidied and American spellings such as tire, center and windshield given in British English. On this page we also replaced a word that reads as a rating or an endorsement with a plain one. We list a recall when its make and model match a car or van family with at least 1,000 DVSA MOT tests from 2022 to 2025, and when the maker of the vehicle issued it.

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