Porsche Recall 21V-679: Power train – axle assembly

Affected: 2013–2015 Porsche Boxster, 2014–2015 Porsche Cayman. Filed with NHTSA on September 1, 2021, covering about 4,934 vehicles.

The problem

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Boxster, 2013-2014 Boxster S, 2014-2015 Cayman, Cayman S, 2015 Boxster GTS, and Cayman GTS vehicles. The rear-axle carrier side sections may fracture.

The risk

A carrier fracture may cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

Dealers will replace the rear-axle carrier side sections, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 6, 2022. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AMB7.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign21V-679 (21V679000)
Manufacturer numberAMB7
ManufacturerPorsche Cars North America, Inc.
ComponentPower train › Axle assembly
Report dateSeptember 1, 2021
Owners notifiedJanuary 6, 2022
Vehicles affected4,934
Initiated byManufacturer

Vehicles covered

Plus 2 other model/year combinations not covered on this site.

Owner complaints about the transmission & drivetrain

Frequently asked questions

Is the recall 21V-679 repair free?

Yes. Porsche dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will replace the rear-axle carrier side sections, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 6, 2022. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AMB7.

How do I know if my car is included?

Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 4,934 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.