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NHTSA Recall 21V697000: Critical fasteners (service brakes) and foundation components (service brakes)

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 11 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Porsche 911 Carrera.

11
vehicles potentially affected
2
models affected
2021
owners notified (October 28)
NHTSA campaign21V697000
Manufacturer campaignAMB9
ComponentsSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › CRITICAL FASTENERS; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Report receivedSeptember 8, 2021
Owner notificationOctober 28, 2021
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2020-2021 911 Carrera and Taycan vehicles. The pressure input rod connection on the brake booster may be loose and could detach.

Safety risk

A detached pressure input rod will cause the brake pedal to fail, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will repair or replace the brake booster as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 28, 2021. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AMB9.

Notes

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.nhtsa.gov.

Vehicles covered by recall 21V697000

Make and modelModel years
Porsche 911 Carrera2020, 2021
Porsche Taycan2020, 2021

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.