Recall 19V875 covers 15,501 2014, 2015, 2016, 2018, 2019 Porsche Cayman and 911 vehicles for unclear child-seat instructions. Free supplement at a franchised Porsche dealer.
Some 2014, 2015, 2016, 2018, 2019 Porsche Cayman, 911 GT3, 911 GT3 RS, 911 R, and 911 GT2 RS vehicles have owner manuals with Child Restraint System instructions that lack enough detail. Porsche is recalling 15,501 vehicles because improper child-seat installation increases injury risk in a crash, and Porsche dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The child restraint system instructions are the owner's manual directions for installing a child seat and routing its tether strap. On the 2014, 2015, 2016, 2018, 2019 Porsche Cayman, 911 GT3, 911 GT3 RS, 911 R, and 911 GT2 RS, those instructions matter because these versions do not use the same rear seating layout as other 911 variants. The tether strap is meant to help hold the child seat in the intended position during a crash or hard stop.
On affected vehicles, the problem is not a cracked part or failed sensor. Porsche found that the manual did not give enough specific direction for proper child restraint tether strap installation in these seating layouts. That gap can lead an owner or installer to route or attach the tether incorrectly, leaving the child seat less secure than intended.
There is no warning sign before failure. The issue is in the written instructions, so the seat can look installed while the tether strap is not set up the way Porsche intended.
Who's affected?
Spans Cayman plus 911 GT2 RS, GT3, GT3 RS, and R variants across 5 model years, with child-seat and owner's-manual labeling in scope.
| 2014 Porsche Cayman | Child seat |
|---|---|
| 2014 Porsche Cayman | vehicle equipment |
| 2014 Porsche 911 GT3 | Child seat |
| 2014 Porsche 911 GT3 | vehicle equipment |
| 2015 Porsche 911 GT3 | Child seat |
| 2015 Porsche 911 GT3 | vehicle equipment |
| 2016 Porsche 911 GT3 RS | Child seat |
| 2016 Porsche 911 GT3 RS | vehicle equipment |
| 2018 Porsche 911 GT3 | Child seat |
| 2018 Porsche 911 GT3 | vehicle equipment |
| 2019 Porsche 911 GT3 | Child seat |
| 2019 Porsche 911 GT3 | vehicle equipment |
| 2016 Porsche 911 GT3 | Child seat |
| 2016 Porsche 911 GT3 | vehicle equipment |
| 2016 Porsche 911 R | Child seat |
| 2016 Porsche 911 R | vehicle equipment |
| 2018 Porsche 911 GT2 RS | Child seat |
| 2018 Porsche 911 GT2 RS | vehicle equipment |
| 2019 Porsche 911 GT2 RS | Child seat |
| 2019 Porsche 911 GT2 RS | vehicle equipment |
| 2019 Porsche 911 GT3 RS | Child seat |
| 2019 Porsche 911 GT3 RS | vehicle equipment |
| Units affected | 15,501 |
| 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?
Incorrect child restraint installation can leave the occupant less protected in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Check the updated instructions before installing a child seat, and contact a Porsche dealer if the manual guidance in your vehicle is missing or unclear. Repair is free at any franchised Porsche dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2014, 2015, 2016, 2018, 2019 Porsche Cayman, 911 GT3, 911 GT3 RS, 911 R, or 911 GT2 RS is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Porsche dealer to get the free owner's manual supplement with the corrected child restraint system installation instructions.
- Bring the recall notice if you have it, and reference recall number 19V875 when you call.
- Follow the updated child restraint instructions before using a child seat in the vehicle.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, Porsche service staff provide the Owner's Manual supplement with the proper Child Restraint System installation instructions for the affected seating and anchorage information. The supplement and dealer handling are free under the recall. This campaign does not call for a parts replacement. Porsche has a general reimbursement plan on file for owners who already paid for a related CRS instruction correction. Keep any repair or purchase paperwork and ask Porsche customer service how to submit documentation under that plan.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| December 11, 2019 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| February 7, 2020 | Owner notification mailed |
| February 9, 2020 | Dealer notification began |
| February 9, 2020 | Dealer notification ended |
| February 9, 2020 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 19V875?
Recall 19V875 covers 15,501 Porsche Cayman, 911 GT3, 911 GT3 RS, 911 R, and 911 GT2 RS vehicles with owner's manual child restraint instructions that lack enough detail for proper installation. Porsche dealers provide the owner's manual supplement for free.
What should I do if my 2014, 2015, 2016, 2018, 2019 Porsche Cayman, 911 GT3, 911 GT3 RS, 911 R, or 911 GT2 RS is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific Porsche is included in recall 19V875. If it is, contact a franchised Porsche dealer and ask for the owner's manual supplement with the proper child restraint installation instructions. Reference recall number 19V875 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Porsche dealers provide the owner's manual supplement free of charge under recall 19V875. The supplement gives the proper child restraint installation instructions for the affected vehicles, and Porsche customer service is listed at 1-800-767-7243 for recall questions.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is incorrect child restraint installation. If the child restraint is not installed properly, the occupant faces higher injury risk in a crash. Recall 19V875 addresses the missing instruction detail by giving owners a Porsche owner's manual supplement.
What if I bought this Porsche used?
The free recall remedy still applies. Used ownership does not remove the vehicle from recall 19V875. Check your VIN, then contact a franchised Porsche dealer if your vehicle is included and ask for the owner's manual supplement tied to this campaign.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/19V875000 |
|---|---|
| Porsche customer service | 1-800-767-7243 |
| NHTSA recall # | 19V875 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 19V875000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Misc. Document (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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