2021 Porsche Taycan Suspension Fastener Recall (21V157)
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. · 396 vehicles · Reported March 10, 2021
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. is recalling 396 2021 Porsche 718 Spyder; 2021 Porsche 911; 2021 Porsche Boxster; 2021 Porsche Cayman; 2021 Porsche Taycan vehicles. Certain suspension components may not have been tightened correctly and can loosen. Loose suspension components may detach, causing a sudden loss of vehicle stability and control, and increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will make the repair free of charge.
Recall 21V157 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 21V157000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | AMA3 |
| Date reported to NHTSA | March 10, 2021 |
| Manufacturer | Porsche Cars North America, Inc. |
| Vehicles | 2021 Porsche 718 Spyder; 2021 Porsche 911; 2021 Porsche Boxster; 2021 Porsche Cayman; 2021 Porsche Taycan |
| Units affected | 396 |
| Component | Suspension > Critical Fasteners |
| Safety risk | Loose suspension components may detach, causing a sudden loss of vehicle stability and control, and increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2021 Porsche Taycan in recall 21V157?
Certain suspension components may not have been tightened correctly and can loosen.
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2021 Porsche Taycan Turbo, Taycan Turbo S, Taycan, Taycan 4S, 911 Turbo S Coupe, Cayman, Cayman T, Cayman S, Cayman GT4, 911 Carrera Coupe, 911 Carrera S Coupe, 911 Carrera 4S Coupe, 911 Carrera 4S Targa, 911 Carrera Cabriolet, 911 Carrera S Cabriolet, 911 Carrera 4S Targa Heritage Design Edition, 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet, 911 Turbo Coupe, 911 Turbo Cabriolet, 911 Turbo S Cabriolet, 718 Spyder, and Boxster vehicles. Certain suspension components may not have been tightened correctly and can loosen.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Is it safe to drive a 2021 Taycan with recall 21V157?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: Loose suspension components may detach, causing a sudden loss of vehicle stability and control, and increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: Loose suspension components may detach, causing a sudden loss of vehicle stability and control, and increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA has not issued a do-not-drive or park-outside warning for this recall. Still, get the repair done as soon as it is available, and stop driving if you notice symptoms related to the critical fasteners.
Which vehicles are included in recall 21V157?
Recall 21V157 covers 396 vehicles: 2021 Porsche 718 Spyder; 2021 Porsche 911; 2021 Porsche Boxster; 2021 Porsche Cayman; 2021 Porsche Taycan.
NHTSA lists 396 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Porsche | 718 Spyder |
| 2021 | Porsche | 911 |
| 2021 | Porsche | Boxster |
| 2021 | Porsche | Cayman |
| 2021 | Porsche | Taycan |
What is the fix for the Taycan suspension fastener recall?
Yes. Dealers will replace the affected suspension nuts and bolts.
Dealers will replace the affected suspension nuts and bolts. Dealers will also inspect surrounding components for damage, and replace any damaged parts as necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 7, 2021. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AMA3.
When was recall 21V157 announced?
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. reported recall 21V157 to NHTSA on March 10, 2021. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as May 7, 2021.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| March 10, 2021 | Porsche Cars North America, Inc. filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 21V157000. |
| May 7, 2021 | Owner notification letters mailed (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 67 months ago. If your Taycan was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.
How do I check if my Taycan is part of recall 21V157?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 21V157 is open on your Taycan, it will be listed there.
Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup. It shows any open safety recall on your vehicle, including 21V157000. Your VIN is on the registration card, the insurance card, and the driver side of the dashboard where it meets the windshield. Recent recalls can take a few days to appear in the lookup.
What should Taycan owners do about recall 21V157?
Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.
- Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 21V157000 applies to your Taycan.
- Book the recall appointment with any authorized Porsche dealer. Ask up front whether parts are available and how long the vehicle will be there.
- Keep a copy of every repair order. Check that each one lists your complaint, the mileage, and the dates in and out.
- Keep a simple log of any critical fasteners symptoms with dates and mileage. Video of a warning light or the problem happening is strong evidence.
- Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
- If the recall repair does not fix it, or the vehicle keeps going back for the same issue, talk to a lemon law attorney.
What are Taycan owners reporting to NHTSA?
Owners have filed 76 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 1 of them about the suspension, wheels and tires.
Too few NHTSA complaints about the suspension, wheels and tires have been filed since recall 21V157 was reported (1) to say whether the fix is holding.
NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 76 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 1 of them involve the suspension, wheels and tires. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.
- 2021 Porsche Taycan: 71 complaints in total, 1 about the suspension, wheels and tires
- 2021 Porsche 911: 5 complaints in total, 0 about the suspension, wheels and tires
- 2021 Porsche Cayman: 0 complaints in total, 0 about the suspension, wheels and tires
- 2021 Porsche Boxster: 0 complaints in total, 0 about the suspension, wheels and tires
- 2021 Porsche 718 Spyder: 0 complaints in total, 0 about the suspension, wheels and tires
Can recall 21V157 make my Taycan a lemon in California?
Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.
Recall 21V157000 does not automatically make your Taycan a lemon. California's Song-Beverly Act asks two questions: does a warranty defect substantially impair the vehicle's use, value or safety, and did the manufacturer fail to fix it in a reasonable number of tries (Civ. Code 1793.2(d))?
If a suspension or wheel problem on the 2021 Porsche Taycan returns after the recall work, keep the repair orders. Repeat visits for the same defect are what California's lemon law looks at.
A remedy is available. Many vehicles are fixed on the first try. If the problem returns after the recall repair, or the 2021 Porsche Taycan has needed other repairs for the same defect, those visits count toward a lemon law claim.
Civil Code 1793.22(b) sets out a presumption that applies in the first 18 months or 18,000 miles: two or more repair attempts for a defect likely to cause death or serious bodily injury, four or more attempts for the same defect, or more than 30 total days out of service for repairs. Written notice to the manufacturer is required in some cases. Owners outside that window can still have a claim.
An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
In our cases, a recall repair visit counts as a repair attempt, and it's strongest when the owner complained about the problem before the recall came out. A recall shows the defect is real and that enough owners reported it for the manufacturer to issue a fix.
The biggest mistake I see is waiting too long. The mileage offset starts at your first repair visit for the problem, so the sooner you take it in, the better. If the problem comes and goes, take it in when it happens. You can't go back to that date later.
If you get a recall notice, call a lemon law attorney right away. You may have taken the car in for the same problem before and forgotten, or there may be other recalls related to it.
Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320), Founder and Managing Attorney. Quotes lightly edited for clarity. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
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Frequently asked questions about recall 21V157
Is the 21V157000 recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
When will owners be notified?
According to NHTSA, owner notification letters were or are scheduled to be mailed May 7, 2021.
How do I know if my Taycan is part of recall 21V157000?
Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or call a dealer. The VIN is on your registration, insurance card and the lower corner of the windshield.
Does a recall mean my car is a lemon?
Not on its own. A lemon law claim depends on whether a covered defect keeps coming back or keeps the vehicle out of service. A recall repair that fails, or repeat visits for the same problem, can support a claim.
What should I keep for a possible lemon law claim?
Keep every repair order, the recall owner letter, your purchase or lease contract, and notes on dates, mileage and symptoms. Make sure each dealer visit is written up, even when the dealer says it cannot find a problem.
Does the recall fixing my car mean I have no case?
Not necessarily. Even if the recall repair fixed it, you may still have a case, and a car that's a year or more old can still qualify.
Do used cars qualify for California lemon law?
We take certified pre-owned, demo and dealer vehicles. Since the California Supreme Court's Rodriguez decision in 2024, ordinary used cars generally do not qualify.
How long does a recall lemon law case take?
Recall-related cases typically resolve in one to three months from your first call. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
What does a lemon law attorney cost?
You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
Sources
- NHTSA recall record 21V157000 (recall report and owner letters are posted there)
- NHTSA complaints and recalls data, accessed October 1, 2026
- California Civil Code 1793.2 and 1793.22
Attorney advertising. America’s Lemon Lawyer is a trade name of Wynn Law Group, APC. Responsible attorney: Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320). This page is general information, not legal advice. America’s Lemon Lawyer is not affiliated with NHTSA or Porsche. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.