The problem
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2014 Cayman and Cayman S, 2014-2016 911 GT3, 2016 911 GT3 RS and 911 R, 2018 911 GT3 and 911 GT2 RS and 2019 911 GT3 RS, 911 GT3, and 911 GT2 RS vehicles. The Child Restraint System (CRS) instructions within the Owner's Manual may not provide enough specificity for proper installation. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."
The risk
Improper CRS installation increases the risk of an injury to the occupant in the event of a crash.
The fix
Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will provide a an Owner's Manual supplement with proper CRS installation instructions, free of charge. The recall began February 7, 2020. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AKC0.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 19V-875 (19V875000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | AKC0 |
| Manufacturer | Porsche Cars North America, Inc. |
| Component | Child seat |
| Report date | December 11, 2019 |
| Owners notified | February 7, 2020 |
| Vehicles affected | 15,501 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Plus 8 other model/year combinations not covered on this site.
Owner complaints about the other / not specified
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 19V-875 repair free?
Yes. Porsche dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will provide a an Owner's Manual supplement with proper CRS installation instructions, free of charge. The recall began February 7, 2020. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 15,501 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.