The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·21V200000·Announced 2021-03-24

Porsche Recalls 2021 Models Due to Engine Connecting Rod Defect

Porsche is recalling 2021 Cayman, Boxster, and 718 Spyder vehicles because engine connecting rods may crack and loosen, increasing the risk of a crash or fire.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (engine connecting rods) that poses a risk of crash or fire, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. is recalling certain 2021 Porsche Cayman GT4, Cayman GTS 4.0, 718 Spyder, and Boxster GTS 4.0 vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the engine connecting rods may crack and loosen.

A loose connection while driving may cause engine damage, a stall, or an oil leak, which increases the risk of a crash or fire. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the connecting rods or, as necessary, the engine, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 21, 2021. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
PORSCHE redundant CAYMAN, redundant BOXSTER, 718 SPYDER
Brand
PORSCHE
Manufacturer
Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Sports Car
Hazard
Affected units
193

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (3)

  • redundant CAYMAN
  • redundant BOXSTER
  • 718 SPYDER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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