Porsche 918 Spyder Recalls (2015-2015)
The Porsche 918 Spyder has been the subject of 5 recall campaigns on record with NHTSA across the 2015 model years. They cluster mostly around the suspension, seat belts, and engine and engine cooling.
The Porsche 918 Spyder scores 15 out of 100 (grade F), one of the heavier recall records among the vehicles we track. That score reflects how serious the recalls are rather than how many. 80% involve a critical safety system, none carried a do-not-drive warning, and 0% were issued in the last three years. How the score works.
Those 5 campaigns span 1 model year of the Porsche 918 Spyder. The single largest affected 223 vehicles, over engine and engine cooling. A recall repair is free at a franchised dealer and most never expire, so an older open recall is still worth fixing.
The full record is below, grouped first by model year and then listed in detail. Each entry gives the defect NHTSA describes, the safety risk it creates, the manufacturer's remedy, the number of vehicles in that campaign, and the dates. A recall covers a whole production run, so a campaign listed for the Porsche 918 Spyder may not apply to your exact vehicle, and one you have already had repaired will still appear in the history. To see what is actually open and unfixed on a specific car, check its 17-digit VIN.
Porsche 918 Spyder recalls by affected system
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Recalls by model year
2015 Porsche 918 Spyder Recalls
5 recalls affect the 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder, involving the suspension, seat belts, and engine and engine cooling.
Every Porsche 918 Spyder recall in detail
Suspension
- Affected years
- 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder
- Vehicles in this recall
- 305
- Reported
- May 3, 2018
- Owners notified
- Sep 6, 2018
Defect: Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder vehicles. The connecting shafts of the longitudinal and transverse control arms may fail due to stress corrosion cracking, impacting vehicle handling.
Risk: If the control arm connecting shafts crack, affecting vehicle handling, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the longitudinal and transverse control arms, free of charge. The recall began on September 6, 2018. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AJ04.
NHTSA campaign number 18V287000.
Suspension
- Affected years
- 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder
- Vehicles in this recall
- 306
- Reported
- Dec 9, 2016
- Owners notified
- Feb 20, 2017
Defect: Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain model year 2015 918 Spyder vehicles manufactured November 6, 2013, to July 27, 2015. The affected vehicles have front lower control arms that may crack at the ball joint.
Risk: A cracked lower control arm may affect vehicle handling, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the lower control arms, free of charge. The recall began on February 20, 2017. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AG09.
NHTSA campaign number 16V885000.
Seat Belts
- Affected years
- 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder
- Vehicles in this recall
- 306
- Reported
- Jul 8, 2016
- Owners notified
- Sep 6, 2016
Defect: Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain model year 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder Hybrid Electric vehicles manufactured February 2, 2015 through July 1, 2015. In the affected vehicles, incorrect screws might have been used when re-installing and/or re-securing the seat belt mount or the seat belt reel during vehicle service.
Risk: In the event of a crash, the incorrect bolts may not keep the seat belts properly anchored to the car, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupants.
Remedy: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and as necessary, replace the seat belt mount and seat belt reel attaching bolts, free of charge. The recall began October 18, 2016. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AG04.
NHTSA campaign number 16V520000.
Engine And Engine Cooling
- Affected years
- 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder
- Vehicles in this recall
- 223
- Reported
- Jun 1, 2015
- Owners notified
- Jul 13, 2015
Defect: Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain model year 2015 918 Spyder vehicles manufactured February 25, 2014, to April 29, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the wiring harness for the left rear radiator fan may contact an engine heat insulation plate.
Risk: If the harness contacts the insulation plate, the harness may chafe and result in an electrical short which could increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the wiring harness and secure it to a coolant tube using a tie-wrap clip, free of charge. The recall began on July 13, 2015. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porche's number for this recall is AF05. Note: The wiring harness could short and result in a fire even when the vehicle is unattended. As a precaution, owners are advised to park outside until the remedy has been made.
NHTSA campaign number 15V335000.
Suspension
- Affected years
- 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder
- Vehicles in this recall
- 5
- Reported
- Jul 28, 2014
- Owners notified
- Oct 14, 2014
Defect: Porsche Cars of North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain model year 2015 918 Spyder vehicles manufactured May 7, 2014, to June 18, 2014. The affected vehicles may have been manufactured with rear-axle control arms that may break, causing difficulty controlling the vehicle.
Risk: If the control arms break, the driver may lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the control arms, as necessary, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AE03.
NHTSA campaign number 14V457000.
Common questions about Porsche 918 Spyder recalls
- Does the Porsche 918 Spyder have any recalls?
- Yes. NHTSA has 5 recall campaigns on record for the Porsche 918 Spyder across the 2015 model years. The most common areas are the suspension, seat belts, and engine and engine cooling.
- How many times has the Porsche 918 Spyder been recalled?
- The Porsche 918 Spyder has 5 recall campaigns from the 2015 model years. A single campaign often covers several model years at once, so the number of recalls is not the same as the number of years affected.
- What is the most serious Porsche 918 Spyder recall?
- The most serious recall on record involves the engine and engine cooling, affecting 223 vehicles. Owners were told to park outside and away from buildings because of a fire risk. If the harness contacts the insulation plate, the harness may chafe and result in an electrical short which could increase the risk of a fire.
- Which Porsche 918 Spyder model year has the most recalls?
- The 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder has the most, with 5 recall campaigns on record. Older model years often pick up more recalls over time, since defects can surface years after a car is built.
- How do I check if my Porsche 918 Spyder has an open recall?
- Enter your 17-digit VIN on the recall check page. It returns the recalls tied to your exact vehicle straight from NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer, with no expiration on most safety recalls.
Recall data comes from NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. For how it is sourced and how the safety score is built, see the methodology and data sources. This page is a reference, not legal or safety advice.