Recall 14V457 affects 5 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder vehicles for rear-axle control-arm failure. Repair will be free at any franchised Porsche dealer once available.
Porsche is recalling 5 2015 918 Spyder vehicles under recall 14V457 because rear-axle control arms were built with a defect that can break and make the vehicle difficult to control. If your VIN is included, the Porsche dealer repair will be free once Porsche makes the remedy available.
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What's wrong?
The rear-axle control arms on the 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder are suspension links at the back of the car. They hold the rear wheels in the correct position as the suspension moves, keeping the tire aligned with the road during acceleration, braking, and cornering. The car depends on those arms staying rigid under load.
On affected vehicles, a rear-axle control arm was manufactured in a condition that can break in service. When that link breaks, the rear wheel no longer stays where the suspension geometry expects it to be. That creates difficulty controlling the vehicle because the rear suspension is no longer guiding the wheel predictably.
There is no warning sign before failure. If the arm breaks, the first thing an owner notices can be a sudden change in how the rear of the car tracks, steers, or responds.
Who's affected?
| 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder | rear suspension |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 5 |
Not every 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific car is included.
What's the safety risk?
If a control arm breaks, the driver can lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. If your VIN is included, drive cautiously and arrange dealer inspection when Porsche opens the remedy. Repair will be free at any franchised Porsche dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder is included in this recall.
- Contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243 for current repair timing before scheduling service.
- Ask a franchised Porsche dealer about the free rear-axle control-arm inspection and replacement that addresses difficulty controlling the vehicle.
- Bring the recall notice if Porsche mailed one. If not, reference recall number 14V457 and Porsche recall AE03 when you call.
- Drive cautiously until the inspection is complete. Avoid hard cornering and leave extra room for stopping and steering corrections.
What happens at the repair
Porsche has not provided an owner notification schedule, so do not assume the final dealer repair is open for scheduling yet. Once available, a Porsche technician will inspect the rear-axle control arms on the 2015 918 Spyder and replace any control arms that need replacement. Parts and labor will be free under the recall. For recall AE03 questions, contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243.
Timeline
| July 28, 2014 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| October 14, 2014 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 14V457?
Recall 14V457 covers 5 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder vehicles with rear-axle control arms that can break and make the vehicle difficult to control. Porsche dealers will inspect the rear control arms and replace them as needed for free.
What should I do if my 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific 918 Spyder is included in recall 14V457. If it is, call a franchised Porsche dealer and ask for the AE03 recall inspection. The dealer will inspect the rear-axle control arms and replace them as needed for free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the recall repair to be performed at no cost. Porsche dealers will inspect the rear-axle control arms and replace the control arms as needed free of charge under recall 14V457.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is loss of vehicle control if a rear-axle control arm breaks. NHTSA campaign 14V457 ties that defect to increased crash risk. Until your VIN is checked and the dealer repair is complete, treat the rear suspension issue as a serious safety defect.
Who should I contact about Porsche recall AE03?
Contact a franchised Porsche dealer and reference recall AE03 or campaign 14V457. Porsche customer service is also listed at 1-800-767-7243 for this recall. Have your VIN ready so the service desk can confirm whether your 918 Spyder is included.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/14V457000 |
|---|---|
| Porsche customer service | 1-800-767-7243 |
| NHTSA recall # | 14V457 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 14V457000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →