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OCT 22, 2026 · 4 min read

Porsche's center-lock wheel recall grows: 548 more cars told not to drive

Two years after Porsche first told some owners to park their center-lock cars, the recall has grown. On October 21, 2026, NHTSA acknowledged a filing that adds 548 cars. Its subject line starts with "Do Not Drive."

The short answer

The part that holds a center-lock wheel on may fracture, and the wheel could come off. The new recall covers eight 2024 models, from the 911 Carrera GTS to the 718 Spyder RS. Owners are advised not to drive them until repaired. The fix is free.

Which cars are in the new recall?

Model (2024)BuiltCars
911 Carrera GTSJun–Oct 2024168
911 Turbo SJun–Sep 202494
718 Cayman GT4 RSJul–Dec 202473
718 Spyder RSJul–Nov 202470
911 GT3Jun–Jul 202450
911 GT3 RSJun–Dec 202441
911 S/TJun–Nov 202439
911 TurboJun–Jul 202413
Total548

Not every car built then is listed. Porsche matched its supplier's delivery records to each car's build records. Cars whose center locks came from other deliveries are left out.

What breaks, and why?

A center-lock wheel is held on by one central bolt. The supplier, Hirschvogel in Germany, made a batch of these parts out of specification. The 2024 filing couldn't name the cause. The new one does: lead and bismuth levels outside the specification.

A fractured center lock could mean a lost wheel or reduced steering control. Porsche's warning sign: "immediate perceptible vibration is likely."

Why is the recall growing now?

Together, the two campaigns now cover 2,799 US cars. Porsche estimates that 1.4 % of the new 548 actually carry a bad part, but every owner gets the stop-drive order.

How many of the first cars were fixed?

Porsche's quarterly reports on the first 2,251 cars:

QuarterFixed or cleared
Q1 20251,554
Q2 20251,849
Q3 20251,951
Q4 20252,000
Q1 20262,032
Q2 20262,050

"Fixed or cleared" counts cars repaired, inspected and found fine, or returned to inventory. That leaves 201 cars, about 9 %, still open by mid-2026, more than a year and a half after the first stop-drive order.

What does the dealer check?

In Porsche's 2024 instructions, the technician levers off the wheel's trim cover and reads the production week stamped on all four center locks. If even one falls in the bad period, all four are replaced. Porsche says the remedy for the new cars is unchanged. At the owner's request, the work can be done where the car is parked.

On the street

Porsche typically saves center-lock wheels for its sportiest models, Car and Driver notes. Look for one bolt in the middle of the wheel.

Shopping for a used 2024 GT3, GT4 RS or Turbo S? Run the VIN first. In 2024, Porsche told its dealers not to sell, lease, rent or loan affected cars before the fix.

FAQ

How do I check if my Porsche is affected?

Run the VIN on NHTSA.gov. The cars in this recall became searchable there on October 20, 2026. Porsche will also contact owners by phone, email and the MyPorsche app, and letters are expected to be mailed December 15, 2026.

Can I drive it to the dealer?

No. Ask the dealer to come to you or to transport the car.

Who do I call?

Porsche customer service: 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's code for this recall is ATA1.

Is it only a US recall?

No. Japan's transport ministry listed a center-lock recall of 607 Porsches in December 2024, plus 2 that may have had the parts fitted as spares. It warned that wheels could "run off in the worst case."

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