Porsche Cars Australia has recalled 77 high-performance 911 and 718 models because the centre-lock nut that holds each road wheel on may fracture. If a nut fails, the wheel could loosen and come off while the car is moving. Porsche is urgently asking owners to stop using affected cars until they have been checked and repaired.
The recall, numbered REC-006756 under campaign ATA1, was first published on the federal government's vehicle recalls website on 23 October 2026 and has since been updated.
Which cars are affected
All 77 vehicles are from the 2024 model year and are the track-focused or flagship versions that use a single centre-lock wheel nut instead of conventional wheel bolts.
| Model line | Affected variants | Cars on the VIN list |
|---|---|---|
| 911 (992 generation) | Carrera GTS, GT3, GT3 RS, S/T, Turbo, Turbo S | 39 |
| 718 (982 generation) | Cayman GT4 RS, Spyder RS | 38 |
The split by model line is our count from the official VIN list, based on the model code in each VIN. Not every 2024 car of these variants is included, so the VIN list is the only reliable way to check. You can browse the Porsche 911 and Porsche 718 model pages for the current line-ups.
Why a centre-lock nut matters
A centre-lock wheel is held on by one large nut in the middle of the hub rather than five bolts. It saves weight and allows quick wheel changes, which is why Porsche uses it on its fastest road cars. The trade-off is that there is no back-up. With five bolts, one failure still leaves four holding the wheel. With a centre-lock, the single nut is doing all the work, which is why Porsche is treating this as a stop-driving recall.
The recall notice warns that a detached wheel could cause a loss of stability and control, raising the risk of a crash that injures or kills occupants, other road users or bystanders.
Not the first recall for this part
This is the second Australian recall involving Porsche centre-lock wheel nuts in two years. Recall REC-006166, published on 4 November 2024, covered 295 vehicles from the 2023 and 2024 model years, including 911, GT4 RS, Spyder RS and Panamera models, over wheel centre-lock nuts that could be defective and fracture. That earlier notice did not ask owners to stop driving. The new one does, which shows how seriously Porsche rates this batch.
If your car was fixed under the 2024 campaign, do not assume it is clear. Check the new VIN list as well.
What owners should do now
- Check your VIN against the list attached to the official REC-006756 recall notice. Your VIN is on the registration papers and on the compliance plate.
- Stop driving the car if it is on the list, as Porsche requests. That includes short trips and track days.
- Contact Porsche on 1800 711 911 or contact@porsche.com.au, or your nearest Official Porsche Centre. Ask how the car will be transported for inspection, because the notice does not say whether Porsche will arrange this.
- Get it fixed free. The check and any repair are carried out at no cost at an authorised Official Porsche Centre. Porsche will also contact registered owners.
If you are buying a used 2024 911 or 718 from this group, ask the seller for proof that the recall work has been done before you pay.
Sources
Australian Government vehicle recall notices REC-006756 (linked above) and REC-006166, including the published VIN list, checked 2 November 2026. More recall coverage includes our report on the Range Rover Sport rear subframe recall.