Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 2015 918 Spyder are official communications between Porsche & their dealerships that describe processes for troubleshooting or fixing certain common problems.
All vehicle manufacturers are required by U.S. law to make their TSBs available to the public.
During hard cornering maneuvers, a rhythmic clicking noise may be emitted from the rear axle hubs. This noise is a non-hazardous, non-destructive characteristic of the vehicle. Read More »
Informatin: Internal tests have shown that the longitudinal and transverse control arms installed on the affected vehicles may be prone to corrosion. The durability of these components cannot therefore be unequivocally guaranteed. Read More »
Concerns: Front level sensors, left and right Information: This is to inform you of a voluntary Workshop Campaign on the above-mentioned vehicles. Read More »
Concerns: Lower suspension arms for front axle Information: The front axle of the Porsche 918 Spyderwas fitted with lower suspension arms from a batch whose durability cannot be guaranteed due to amanufacturing error. Read More »
Concerns: Bearing covers for wheel bearings on rear axle Information: This is to inform you of a voluntary Workshop Campaign on the above-mentioned vehicles. Read More »
Condition Loose or Damaged M8 Threaded Inserts Technical Background The protective panel below the engine is actually an integral part of the rear CFRP monocoque. Read More »
Concerns: Connecting links on anti-roll bar on rear axle Information: There is a possibility that the threaded joints securing the connecting links to the anti-roll bar on the rear axle were not tightened to the specified torque on the ... Read More »
Concerns: Lower suspension arms for front axle Information: The front axle of the Porsche 918 Spyderwas fitted with lower suspension arms from a batch whose durability cannot be guaranteed due to amanufacturing error. Read More »
Concerns: Front level sensors, left and right Information: This is to inform you of a voluntary Workshop Campaign on the above-mentioned vehicles. Read More »
Concerns: Spring struts for front and rear axle Information: This is to inform you of a voluntary Workshop Campaign on the above-mentioned vehicles. Read More »
Concerns: Brake line holder on rear axle Information: A brake line holder that does not meet the required specifications was installed at the rear brake calipers on the affected vehicles. Read More »
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Concerns: Brake line holder on rear axle Information: A brake line holder that does not meet the required specifications was installed at the rear brake calipers on the affected vehicles. Read More »
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Concerns: Brake line holder on rear axle Information: A brake line holder that does not meet the required specifications was installed at the rear brake calipers on the affected vehicles. Read More »
Concerns: Brake line holder on rear axle Information: A brake line holder that does not meet the required specifications was installed at the rear brake calipers on the affected vehicles. Read More »
Symptom: Vehicle jerking while driving using the combustion engine. Cause: If the vehicle is driven continuously in the high-load range (e.g. Read More »
Concerns: Oil intake pipe Information: In the course of endurance testing under high load, it has been discovered that vibrations can occur at the oil intake pipe, depending on the driving profile. Read More »
Instructions on the manufacturers certificate for allocation of approved engine oils up until MY2020. (starting back at MY1984). An overview of the approved engine oils. Read More »
Condition Loose or Damaged M8 Threaded Inserts Technical Background The protective panel below the engine is actually an integral part of the rear CFRP monocoque. Read More »
Concerns: Wire harness for rear left radiator fan Information: There is a possibility that the electric wire harness for the left rear radiator fan in the engine compartment is touching a heat guide plate made of carbon fiber on the ... Read More »
WF41 - Replacing Reservoir for the PDK Transmission (Workshop Campaign) The 918 Spyder is fitted with a reservoir for the Porsche Doppelkuppplung (PDK) transmission oil that is usually not tilled when the vehicle cools down. Read More »
There is a possibility that flanged shafts fromamanufacturing batch in which the radial shaft seal area was not machined correctlymay have been installed on the front axle at the right on the affected vehicles. Read More »
"THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT MOISTURE CAN GET INTO THE LID OF THE REAR FUSE BOX ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES UNDER CERTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL INFLUENCES. THIS CAN CAUSE MALFUNCTIONS IN THE PDK TRANSMISSION OVER THE SERVICE LIFE OF THE VEHICLE. Read More »
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
During hard cornering maneuvers, a rhythmic clicking noise may be emitted from the rear axle hubs. This noise is a non-hazardous, non-destructive characteristic of the vehicle. Read More »
Instructions for how to perform a software update on the Control unit for the auxiliary alarm system in the event that the vehicle will not start. Read More »
Ground cable for front electric machine - There is a possibility that a line bracket for the ground cable for potential equalisation of the front electric machine is fitted incorrectly on the affected vehicles. Read More »
Concerns: Switching element for charge port door Information: This is to inform you of a voluntary Workshop Campaign on the above-mentioned vehicles. Read More »
Concerns: Wire harness for rear left radiator fan Information: There is a possibility that the electric wire harness for the left rear radiator fan in the engine compartment is touching a heat guide plate made of carbon fiber on the ... Read More »
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
"THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT MOISTURE CAN GET INTO THE LID OF THE REAR FUSE BOX ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES UNDER CERTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL INFLUENCES. THIS CAN CAUSE MALFUNCTIONS IN THE PDK TRANSMISSION OVER THE SERVICE LIFE OF THE VEHICLE. Read More »
"IN THE PARTS CATALOGUE FOR THE 918 SPYDER, THE LOCATIONS FOR USING THE SCREWS FOR SECURING THE SEAT BELT MOUNT AND BELT REEL WERE DISPLAYED INCORRECTLY. Read More »
Subject: Corrosion on underbody panelling screws Information: Traces of corrosionmay be visible close to the fastening screws due to thematerial pairing. Remedial Action: Rework screws on underbody panelling. Read More »
Concerns: Rear underbody cover Information: Make sure the rear underbody cover is installed (see Installation position of rear underbody panelling) before setting the vehicle down on its wheels. Read More »
Concerns: Protective film for release handle Information: This is to inform you of a voluntary Workshop Campaign on the above-mentioned vehicles. Read More »
Concerns: Protective film for release handle Information: This is to inform you of a voluntary Workshop Campaign on the above-mentioned vehicles. Read More »
Instructions for cleaning the wheel and brake assembly on the 918 Spyder in the event of a noise complaint from the wheel area during track use. Read More »
Condition Loose or Damaged M8 Threaded Inserts Technical Background The protective panel below the engine is actually an integral part of the rear CFRP monocoque. Read More »
"IN THE PARTS CATALOGUE FOR THE 918 SPYDER, THE LOCATIONS FOR USING THE SCREWS FOR SECURING THE SEAT BELT MOUNT AND BELT REEL WERE DISPLAYED INCORRECTLY. Read More »
Ground cable for front electric machine - There is a possibility that a line bracket for the ground cable for potential equalisation of the front electric machine is fitted incorrectly on the affected vehicles. Read More »
INFORMATION: THREE EARLY VEHICLES IN THE NORTH AMERICAN MARKET REQUIRE SPECIAL ATTENTION DURING INSTALLATION OF THE M8 BOLTS SECURING THE TORQUE PLATE AT THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. Read More »
Concerns: Vehicle identification stickers. Information: This is to inform you of a voluntary Workshop Campaign on the above-mentioned vehicles. An incorrect engine number is shown on the vehicle identification stickers. Read More »
Information: The Approval and Support Management system was created to offer assistance to the dealer organization with new and complex technical issues by utilizing the Support Specialists within Porsche R&D. Read More »
1997 to Present - Vehicle Analysis Log Types - In an effort to prode accurate information regarding the state of the vehicle at the time fof VAL creation, a "log type" drop down menu was added at the end of the VAL creation menu. Read More »
PORSCHE: FRONT AXLE LEVELING SYSTEM, LEFT AND RIGHT, MAY BE DAMAGED OR INCORRECTLY POSITIONED DUE TO FAULT ENTRY OCCURRING IN PASM CONTROL UNIT RESULTING IN CHASSIS SYSTEM FAULT MESSAGE. MODEL 2015 SPYDER. Read More »
