Vehicle recall 21V679000 · September 1, 2021
Porsche Boxster, Boxster S and 1 more model
The rear-axle carrier side sections may fracture.
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 2013-2015 Boxster, 2013-2014 Boxster S, 2014-2015 Cayman, Cayman S, 2015 Boxster GTS, and Cayman GTS vehicles. The rear-axle carrier side sections may fracture.
- Consequence
- A carrier fracture may cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the rear-axle carrier side sections, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 6, 2022. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AMB7.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 21V679000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 1, 2021
- Filed by
- Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- AMB7
- Owner notification
- January 6, 2022
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 4,934
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Power train › Axle assembly
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Porsche Boxster (2013-2015): 2015, 2014, 2013
- Porsche Boxster S (2013-2014): 2014, 2013
- Porsche Cayman (2014-2015): 2015, 2014
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