Porsche drivers warned as company recalls 1,000 cars in UK as wheels risk falling off

has issued a stern warning to some owners of their luxury , instructing them not to drive due to a massive . The recall was initiated after it was discovered that the wheels were at risk of falling off.

Approximately 1,000 UK drivers have received letters and emails with the message "not to use your vehicle until further notice". The DVLA is closely monitoring the recall.

Owners of certain high-end models, valued between £100,000 and £200,000, have been notified of the recall. It pertains to specific models equipped with centrelock wheels, which are attached to the axle with a single bolt, unlike the standard five-bolt wheels found on most cars.

The notice states: "On your Porsche, there is a possibility that the wheel attachments using the central lock do not meet the required specifications.

"This can lead to damage or even breakage of the central locking nut. As a result, the wheel attachment may become loose, which can result in a loss of the wheel and a loss of control over the vehicle. This can increase the risk of accidents and injuries, as well as the risk of property damage.

"For safety reasons, Porsche urgently requests owners to stop using the vehicle until the remedial measure has been implemented."

Porsche drivers have been left seething over the recall, with a number expressing their desire for refunds. A vehicle owner shared: "There are a lot of people who just want their money back. It's like they [Porsche] have sold a lemon. They should put their hands in their pockets as at the moment I don't know when I'll be able to drive my car again and all the while it needs insurance and taxing."

The German firm responded, stating: "The safety of customers, passengers and third parties is Porsche's top priority. To ensure this, the affected vehicles should no longer be driven until the remedial measure has been implemented. The central screw connections must be inspected and replaced if necessary. The availability of the required parts is being clarified."

Porsche told The Times that it wasn't aware of any property damage or personal injury resulting from the fault.

This incident follows Porsche's recent call-back of 27,000 Taycans due to a potential battery fire hazard and Volvo's 2019 recall of 70,000 UK diesel cars over combustion fears.