PORSCHE 911 CARRERA (2020) recall — Power Train
Porsche recalls 2020 Carrera models with potential drive shaft disconnection risk. Owners must have driveshaft tightened by dealers to prevent crash risk.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the driveshaft disconnects from the wheel hub, it can increase the risk of crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Porsche is recalling certain 2020 911 Carrera models due to a risk that the driveshaft could disconnect from the wheel hub, increasing crash probability. This issue requires a free dealer repair to prevent potential accidents. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/79958-porsche-2020-carrera-drive-shaft-connection-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/79958-porsche-2020-carrera-drive-shaft-connection-risk · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #19V445000
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“Porsche 2020 Carrera: Drive Shaft Connection Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/79958-porsche-2020-carrera-drive-shaft-connection-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #19V445000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V445000).
Why it’s dangerous
If the driveshaft disconnects from the wheel hub, it can increase the risk of crash. This happens because the bolts may not have been properly tightened during manufacturing, creating a potential failure point.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2020 Porsche 911 Carrera models are affected. Drivers with the specific drive shaft connection issue face higher crash risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your vehicle is a 2020 Porsche 911 Carrera model. The recall specifically targets vehicles where the driveshaft connection to the wheel hub may not have been properly tightened.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Porsche
Reach out to Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243 to schedule a free drive shaft repair.
Get Drive Shaft Repaired
Dealers will tighten the driveshaft connection to the wheel hub at no cost to fix the issue.
What NHTSA says to do
Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will properly tighten the driveshaft connection to the wheel hub, free of charge. The recall began August 9, 2019. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AKB2.
Questions people ask
Is this recall for all 2020 Porsche 911 Carrera models?
No, the recall specifically targets models where the driveshaft connection to the wheel hub may not have been properly tightened.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected?
Check if your vehicle is a 2020 Porsche 911 Carrera model with potential driveshaft connection issues.
What should I do if I own this vehicle?
Contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243 to arrange a free drive shaft repair at a dealer.
Contact Porsche
We’ve drafted a message you can send Porsche to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 19V445000 — Porsche Porsche Hello, I own a Porsche that is covered by recall 19V445000 from Porsche. The official recall notice states: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will properly tighten the driveshaft connection to the wheel hub, free of charge. The recall began August 9, 2019. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AKB2. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #19V445000 (December 6, 2019)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.