Porsche is telling some owners to stop driving their cars entirely after two new wheel-lock fractures turned up this year.
The automaker has expanded its recall by 548 vehicles. According to a federal report cited by MotorBiscuit, a failed part in these vehicles can endanger drivers and pedestrians.
Here's what to know
Citing a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall report, MotorBiscuit said the expansion reaches eight 2024 Porsche models. They include models like the 911 Turbo S and 718 Cayman GT4 RS among others.
Two newly identified fractures from May and August led Porsche to enlarge the campaign, with no injuries reported. That move adds to an NHTSA Recall, opened in October 2024, which had already covered 2,251 vehicles.
The federal report said the issue involved center-lock wheel parts that may not meet manufacturing specifications, leaving them more vulnerable to breaking. In that event, MotorBiscuit said "the wheel could detach from the vehicle" or steering control could be reduced, creating a greater risk of a crash.
As for the root cause, the report stated, "Analyses of the affected material batch confirmed lead and bismuth contents outside the specification."
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MotorBiscuit said a "noticeable vibration" may occur if a center-lock component fractures, but Porsche is still advising affected drivers not to use the vehicles at all.
What's being done?
To address the issue, Porsche said dealers will inspect the center-lock wheel fastening system and replace faulty parts if needed.
"Owners will be contacted via phone, email, and MyPorsche App Push Notification in the coming 1-2 weeks to advise them of the Stop Drive order on the affected vehicles," the report said.
Customer letters are expected to be mailed during the first 60 days after the filing, the report added. Dealers should have received notifications on Oct. 20, and owner notification letters are planned for Dec. 15.
Because all of the recalled vehicles are still covered under Porsche's New Car Limited Warranty, reimbursement for pre-recall repairs is not applicable.
Where can I learn more?
Porsche's stop-drive order is one of several auto safety issues involving defects that can affect control behind the wheel.
• Ford issued two do-not-drive warnings in June of this year as NHTSA logged 300 recalls.
• Hyundai recalled 421,000 SUVs and trucks over faults that could slam on brakes unexpectedly.
• Consumer Reports exposed an infant seat belt flaw in nearly 4,000 2026 Nissan Leafs.
• Porsche also launched a battery recycling program aimed at shielding EV operations from volatile markets.
• Scientists are warning that toxic particles in brake pads may threaten health beyond tailpipe emissions.
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