Use cautionVehicle recall · NHTSA · Published March 24, 2021
Porsche 911 Carrera 2020 Recall: Loose Suspension Connection Risk
Porsche is recalling 2020 Carrera models with a loose rear axle upper control arm connection that may cause driving instability and crash risk. Owners notified May 21, 2021; free repair available.
Porsche is recalling certain 2020 911 Carrera models due to a loose connection in the rear axle upper control arm that could cause driving instability and increase crash risk. This affects vehicles that were sold starting in 2020. Owners have been notified by mail and can get a free repair. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/79960-porsche-911-carrera-2020-recall-loose-suspension-connection-risk.
“Porsche 911 Carrera 2020 Recall: Loose Suspension Connection Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 18, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/79960-porsche-911-carrera-2020-recall-loose-suspension-connection-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #21V201000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V201000).
NHTSA announced on March 24, 2021, that Porsche is recalling certain 2019 Porsche 911 Speedster and 2020 Porsche 911 Carrera vehicles due to a suspension hazard. A loose connection in the rear axle upper control arm may fail, causing driving instability and increasing the risk of a crash.
How to tell if you have it
Porsche 911 Speedster, 2019
Porsche 911 Carrera S Coupe, 2020
Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Coupe, 2020
Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet, 2020
What to do
Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will rework and tighten the screw connection on the rear axle upper control arm free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 21, 2021. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243.
The hazard
According to NHTSA, a loose connection in the screw connection on the rear axle upper control arm may fail. This failure can cause driving instability and increase the risk of a crash.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Porsche Cars North America, Inc. has 95 other recalls on record since March 30, 2010. Other recent recalls of similar products include Porsche Cayenne 2020 Recall: Back View Camera Malfunction Risk (Dec. 19, 2025), Porsche Panamera 2024-2026 Fuel Leak Recall: Fire Risk (Sept. 23, 2025), and Porsche Panamera 2025 Suspension Recall: Risk of Loss of Handling (July 15, 2025). Other recent recalls of similar products include Aston Martin DBX707 (2025) Suspension Recall: Risk of Loss of Vehicle Control (March 30, 2026), Mazda CX-50 (2025) Suspension Recall: Risk of Loss of Vehicle Control (Oct. 29, 2025), and Mercedes-Benz S 560 4MATIC (2020) Recall: Power Train Risk of Sudden Loss of Drive Power (March 4, 2026).
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your vehicle is a 2020 Porsche 911 Carrera model. The recall covers specific models sold starting in 2020.
Brand
Porsche
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Contact Porsche Customer Service
Call 1-800-767-7243 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule the free repair.
Get Free Repair
Porsche will rework and tighten the screw connection on the rear axle upper control arm at no cost.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will rework and tighten the screw connection on the rear axle upper control arm, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 21, 2021. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AMA6.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
Owners were mailed letters 58 days after NHTSA received the defect report.
1NHTSA received the defect report
2Owner letters mailed
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Take action
Contact Porsche
We’ve drafted a message you can send Porsche to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 21V201000 — Porsche 911 Carrera 2020 Recall: Loose Suspension Connection Risk
Hello,
I own a Porsche 911 Carrera 2020 Recall: Loose Suspension Connection Risk that is covered by recall 21V201000 from Porsche.
The official recall notice states: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will rework and tighten the screw connection on the rear axle upper control arm, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 21, 2021. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AMA6.
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.
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.
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