Vehicle recall R/2021/126

Porsche 911 recall: The threaded connections of the upper control arms at the rear axle were not tightened

DVSA recall R/2021/126 names the Porsche 911 and 2 other models. It was launched 24 March 2021. It covers vehicles built 20 August 2019 to 17 January 2020.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2021/126
Launched: 24 March 2021
Issued by: PORSCHE
Manufacturer reference: AMA6
Vehicles: DVSA lists 2 on each model line

What can go wrong

DVSA summary. The threaded connections of the upper control arms at the rear axle were not tightened with the specific tigtening torque

Threaded connections of the upper control arms at the rear axle may not be tightened with the specified tightening torque.

The fix

The chassis bolts will be replaced and tightened with the specified tightening torque.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. DVSA lists the same vehicle number on each line: 2. It may be a figure per line or for the whole recall.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Porsche 911 (911 CARRERA)	20 August 2019 to 17 January 2020	2
Porsche GT3RS	20 August 2019 to 17 January 2020	2
Porsche Speedster	20 August 2019 to 17 January 2020	2

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Other recalls for these models

R/2021/317 The screw connection of the pressure input rod of the brake booster was not carried out according to regulations 22 September 2021, Porsche 911
R/2020/211 The four wheel final drive screw joints to the transmission mount have not been tightened to correct specifications 17 July 2020, Porsche 911
R/2020/108 There is a possibility that the hazard warning lights will not be activated after pressing the centre console button 13 December 2019, Porsche 911
R/2019/250 Air bag control unit may have been installed with a faulty capacitor 23 August 2019, Porsche Boxster, Porsche Panamera, Porsche 911 and others
R/2019/251 Loudspeaker cover may not have been installed in the door sub frame 31 July 2019, Porsche Boxster, Porsche 911
R/2019/207 Fastening nuts to secure the drive shaft and wheel hub on the rear axle are incorrectly coated 3 July 2019, 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. 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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