Vehicle recall 18V287000 · May 3, 2018

2015 Porsche 918 Spyder

The connecting shafts of the longitudinal and transverse control arms may fail due to stress corrosion cracking, impacting vehicle handling.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 18V287000
Reported to NHTSA: May 3, 2018
Filed by: Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Manufacturer campaign: AJ04
Owner notification: September 6, 2018
Vehicles potentially affected: 305
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Suspension › Rear; Suspension › Front › Control arm

Recall 18V287000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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Porsche 918 Spyder (2015): 2015

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