Recall 23V313 covers 3 2020-2022 Porsche 911 Carrera, 911 Carrera S, and Taycan Turbo vehicles for missing body welds. Porsche dealers repair it free.
Porsche is recalling 3 2020-2022 911 Carrera, 911 Carrera S, and Taycan Turbo vehicles because a production error left some body welds missing. In a crash, incomplete body welding can reduce occupant protection and increase injury risk; Porsche dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The body structure on the 2020-2022 Porsche 911 Carrera, 911 Carrera S, and Taycan Turbo is the welded shell that holds the doors, roof, floor, and other body parts in position. It also helps manage crash forces by keeping sections of the vehicle tied together as designed.
On affected vehicles, a process error during body construction left certain weld connection points unset. Porsche traced the issue to a data transmission defect at a production station, which meant the missing connection points were not stored and tracked as expected. Missing welds can leave parts of the body joined with less strength than Porsche intended.
There is no warning sign before failure. The vehicle can look and drive normally, because the issue is inside the body structure and shows up only when those welded joints need to carry load.
Who's affected?
Spans 911 Carrera, 911 Carrera S, and Taycan Turbo models across the 2020-2022 model years, all tied to body structure.
| 2022 Porsche 911 Carrera | body structure |
|---|---|
| 2020 Porsche 911 Carrera S | body structure |
| 2021 Porsche Taycan Turbo | body structure |
| Units affected | 3 |
| 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 vehicle is included.
What's the safety risk?
Incomplete body welding can reduce occupant protection in a crash and increase the risk of injury. There is no warning sign before this protection issue matters, so confirm whether your VIN is included and schedule the inspection soon. Repair is free at any franchised Porsche dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2020-2022 Porsche 911 Carrera, 911 Carrera S, or Taycan Turbo is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Porsche dealer to schedule the free body-weld inspection and repair that addresses missing welds in the vehicle body.
- Bring the recall notice if Porsche mailed one. If not, reference recall number 23V313 when you call.
- Ask Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243 if you need help before the dealer appointment.
- Avoid delaying the inspection; incomplete body welds reduce occupant protection in a crash.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Porsche technician inspects the vehicle body welds and repairs missing or incomplete welds as needed. Parts and labor are covered under the recall. Porsche offers reimbursement for qualifying repairs completed before the owner notice under its standard reimbursement plan. If you've already paid for a body weld repair tied to this recall, bring documentation and ask the service desk how to submit it.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| May 3, 2023 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| May 17, 2023 | Dealer notification began |
| May 17, 2023 | Dealer notification ended |
| June 27, 2023 | Owner notification mailed |
| June 30, 2023 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| June 30, 2023 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 23V313?
Recall 23V313 covers 3 Porsche vehicles: the 2020 911 Carrera S, 2021 Taycan Turbo, and 2022 911 Carrera. Missing body welds can reduce crash protection for occupants and increase injury risk. Porsche dealers will inspect and repair the welds for free.
What should I do if my 2020-2022 Porsche 911 Carrera, 911 Carrera S, or Taycan Turbo is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 23V313. If it is, contact a franchised Porsche dealer to schedule the body weld inspection and repair. Reference Porsche recall number APA4 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. Porsche dealers will inspect the vehicle body and repair the welds, if the inspection finds missing welds, free of charge at a franchised Porsche dealer.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is reduced occupant protection in a crash. The recalled Porsche vehicles have missing body welds from a car body production error, and incomplete body welding can leave occupants with less protection during a collision, increasing the risk of injury.
When did Porsche notify owners about this recall?
Porsche scheduled owner notification letters for June 30, 2023. If you own a 2020-2022 Porsche 911 Carrera, 911 Carrera S, or Taycan Turbo and never received a letter, check your VIN and call a franchised Porsche dealer with recall number APA4.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/23V313000 |
|---|---|
| Porsche customer service | 1-800-767-7243 |
| NHTSA recall # | 23V313 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 23V313000 |
Source documents
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Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF) - Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
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