Porsche has issued an urgent warning to hundreds of sports car owners, telling them to stop driving their vehicles immediately. The reason is that the wheels can detach while driving, which is alarming for a brand known for its high-performance engineering.
The German automaker is expanding an earlier safety recall involving defective center-lock wheel components. According to documents filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), another 548 vehicles from the 2024 model year are affected.
The recall covers some of Porsche’s most desirable performance models, including the 911 GT3 RS, 911 Turbo S, and limited-production 911 S/T. Several other 911 and 718 variants are also involved.
This isn’t the first time Porsche has encountered the problem, having recalled 2,251 vehicles for the same defect in 2024. The latest discovery suggests the original investigation failed to identify every potentially defective component.
Eight Porsche Models Are Affected
The expanded recall involves eight models equipped with center-lock wheels, which use a single central fastening mechanism rather than conventional wheel bolts. These systems are typically found on high-performance cars because of their motorsport heritage.
The affected vehicles include 168 examples of the 911 Carrera GTS, 94 911 Turbo S models, 50 911 GT3s, 41 911 GT3 RS models, 39 911 S/Ts, and 13 911 Turbos. The recall also covers 73 examples of the 718 Cayman GT4 RS and 70 718 Spyder RS models.
A Defective Component Could Cause A Wheel To Detach
According to Porsche’s recall documentation, certain center-lock components may have been manufactured outside the required specifications. These parts could fracture, potentially allowing a wheel to separate from the vehicle.
The expanded recall follows two additional reports of fractured components in May and August 2026. Porsche subsequently investigated the issue with its supplier and discovered that its previous screening process had overlooked some potentially affected parts.
Owners Are Being Told To Stop Driving Immediately
Porsche is contacting affected owners through phone calls, emails, and the My Porsche app. Owners should not drive their vehicles until an authorized dealer has inspected the center-lock assemblies and completed any necessary repairs.
Dealers will replace defective components free of charge, while Porsche expects to issue further remedy notifications in December. Affected vehicle identification numbers have been searchable through the NHTSA website since October 20.
For owners of track-focused machines capable of extraordinary speeds, the possibility of losing a wheel is a serious concern. Anyone with an affected Porsche should leave it parked until the manufacturer confirms it is safe to drive.