2022 Porsche 911 Carrera Body Panel Recall (23V313)

Recall 23V313 at a glance

What is wrong with the 2022 Porsche 911 Carrera in recall 23V313?

Due to a process error in the car body production line, various welds may be missing from the vehicle body.

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2020 911 Carrera S, 2021 Taycan Turbo, and 2022 911 Carrera vehicles. Due to a process error in the car body production line, various welds may be missing from the vehicle body.

Is it safe to drive a 2022 911 Carrera with recall 23V313?

NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: In the event of a crash, incomplete body welding may not provide adequate protection to occupants, increasing the risk of injury.

NHTSA describes the risk this way: In the event of a crash, incomplete body welding may not provide adequate protection to occupants, increasing the risk of injury.

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 body.

Which vehicles are included in recall 23V313?

Recall 23V313 covers 3 vehicles: 2022 Porsche 911 Carrera; 2021 Porsche Taycan Turbo.

NHTSA lists 3 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.

What is the fix for the 911 Carrera body panel recall?

Yes. Dealers will inspect and repair the welds, as necessary, free of charge.

Dealers will inspect and repair the welds, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 30, 2023. Owners may contact Porsche's customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is APA4.

When was recall 23V313 announced?

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. reported recall 23V313 to NHTSA on May 3, 2023. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as June 30, 2023.

This recall was filed 41 months ago. If your 911 Carrera was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.

How do I check if my 911 Carrera is part of recall 23V313?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 23V313 is open on your 911 Carrera, it will be listed there.

The fastest check is NHTSA’s VIN lookup. Type in the 17 characters from your registration or insurance card. Because only some 2022 911 Carrera vehicles are included, the VIN check is the only reliable way to know. A brand-new recall may take several days to show up.

What should 911 Carrera owners do about recall 23V313?

Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 23V313000 applies to your 911 Carrera.
2. Call a Porsche dealer and schedule the recall repair. Ask how long the repair takes and whether parts are in stock.
3. Keep a copy of every repair order. Check that each one lists your complaint, the mileage, and the dates in and out.
4. Keep a simple log of any body symptoms with dates and mileage. Video of a warning light or the problem happening is strong evidence.
5. Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
6. 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 911 Carrera owners reporting to NHTSA?

Too few NHTSA complaints about the body, doors and seats have been filed since recall 23V313 was reported (0) to say whether the fix is holding.

NHTSA’s public complaint database does not list owner complaints for these vehicles yet. That is common for new models and for recalls a manufacturer finds through its own testing.

Can recall 23V313 make my 911 Carrera 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.

Owners often ask whether this body recall means their 911 Carrera qualifies as a lemon. Not by itself. Song-Beverly looks at whether a defect covered by the warranty substantially impairs use, value or safety and was not fixed after a reasonable number of repair attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).

Body and latch defects on the 2022 Porsche 911 Carrera may seem minor until a door opens while driving or a seat will not lock. Problems that return after repair belong in your records.

The recall repair is available at dealers. If it works, great. If the same symptom comes back, the recall visit is one repair attempt and the next visit is another.

For the first 18 months or 18,000 miles, California presumes the manufacturer had enough chances if the 911 Carrera went in two or more times for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for the same defect, or spent more than 30 days in the shop (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Direct notice to the manufacturer is required for some of these. The presumption is a shortcut, not the only path to 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.

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