Safety Recall NHTSA · 21V200000 Reported March 24, 2021

Cracked connecting rod may damage engine

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. · N/A · 193 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
21V200000
Manufacturer Campaign
AMA4
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
193
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
March 24, 2021
Completion Rate
100.00

Defect Summary

Porsche cars north america, inc. (porsche) is recalling certain 2021 porsche cayman gt4, cayman gts 4.0, 718 spyder, and boxster gts 4.0 vehicles. the engine connecting rods may crack and loosen.

Safety Consequence

A loose connection while driving may cause engine damage, a stall, or an oil leak, increasing the risk of a crash or fire.

Corrective Action

Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the connecting rods or, as necessary, the engine, 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 ama4.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Porsche Cars North America, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 21V200000 or campaign AMA4.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
View Official NHTSA Notice →
Related

Similar Recalls

Other recalls from Porsche Cars North America, Inc. or involving N/A.

FAQ: Recall 21V200000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 21V200000?

NHTSA recall 21V200000 was issued by Porsche Cars North America, Inc. on March 24, 2021. It addresses: Cracked connecting rod may damage engine. The recall affects approximately 193 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Porsche Cars North America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 21V200000 or the manufacturer campaign number AMA4. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.