Recall 14V698 affects 1,382 2014-2015 Porsche 911, Boxster, and Cayman vehicles for a front hood latch defect. Free repair once available.
Porsche is recalling 1,382 2014-2015 911, Boxster, and Cayman vehicles because the front hood upper lock components were not built to specification and can fail to latch the hood. If the latch fails, the hood can open while driving and block the windshield view, which increases crash risk; the Porsche dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The front hood upper lock on 2014-2015 Porsche Cayman, Boxster, and 911 vehicles is the latch hardware that keeps the hood secured while the vehicle is moving. When it is built correctly, the latch holds the hood closed against vibration, airflow, and normal road movement. That lock has to stay fully engaged every time the hood is closed.
On affected vehicles, some upper lock components were not manufactured to specification because of a supplier production error in one batch. Porsche found an optical variance at the rivet area, where the mounting plate and clamp did not sit as intended. Tensile tests met specification, but durability tests did not. Over use, the latch hardware can fail to keep the hood securely latched during operation.
Porsche did not identify a driver warning before the latch fails. There is no warning sign before failure.
Who's affected?
Covers three Porsche sports-car lines across the 2014 and 2015 model years, all tied to the same hood latch.
| 2015 Porsche Cayman | Latch |
|---|---|
| 2015 Porsche Boxster | Latch |
| 2014 Porsche Cayman | Latch |
| 2014 Porsche Boxster | Latch |
| 2015 Porsche 911 | Latch |
| 2014 Porsche 911 | Latch |
| Units affected | 1,382 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific car is included.
What's the safety risk?
A failed front hood latch can let the hood open while the vehicle is moving, blocking the driver's view through the windshield and increasing crash risk. Confirm the hood is fully latched before each trip and schedule service soon. Repair will be free at any franchised Porsche dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2014-2015 Porsche Cayman, Boxster, or 911 is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Porsche dealer and ask for current repair timing for the free front-hood-lock replacement.
- Reference recall number 14V698 when you call, and ask whether Porsche's owner notice applies to your VIN.
- Inspect that the front hood is fully latched before each trip until the lock replacement is complete.
- Pull over safely if the hood opens or blocks windshield visibility during driving.
What happens at the repair
Porsche's listed remedy is a replacement front hood lock. Once the dealer repair is available, a Porsche technician will replace the hood lock so the hood can latch as designed. Parts and labor are covered under the recall. Porsche has a general reimbursement plan on file for this campaign. If you already paid for a related hood lock repair before the recall notice, bring your repair paperwork and receipts to the Porsche service desk and ask how the reimbursement plan applies.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| November 4, 2014 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| December 12, 2014 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 14V698?
Recall 14V698 covers 1,382 2014-2015 Porsche Cayman, Boxster, and 911 vehicles with front hood upper lock components that were not built to specification. The hood latch can fail during driving, and Porsche dealers will replace the front hood lock for free.
What should I do if my 2014-2015 Porsche Cayman, Boxster, or 911 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific Porsche is included in recall 14V698. If it is, contact a franchised Porsche dealer to schedule the front hood lock replacement. Reference recall 14V698 or Porsche recall number AE04 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost, and Porsche dealers will replace the front hood lock free of charge. Parts and labor are covered at any franchised Porsche dealer for vehicles included in recall 14V698.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is sudden loss of forward visibility. If the front hood latch fails while the vehicle is moving, the hood can open and severely block the driver's view through the windshield, increasing crash risk. The repair replaces the affected hood lock.
What if I bought my Porsche used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your 2014-2015 Porsche Cayman, Boxster, or 911 is included, then give recall 14V698 or Porsche recall number AE04 to the dealer.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/14V698000 |
|---|---|
| Porsche customer service | 1-800-767-7243 |
| NHTSA recall # | 14V698 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 14V698000 |
Source documents
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Download Misc. Document (PDF) - Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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