Free safety data straight from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Recalls, consumer complaints, and crash test ratings — everything you need before you buy.
No NCAP safety rating data available from NHTSA for this vehicle. Ratings are typically available for passenger cars and light trucks.
The following safety recalls have been issued by NHTSA for the Porsche 911. If you own this vehicle, check your VIN at our VIN lookup tool or NHTSA.gov to see if your vehicle is affected.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSSENGER VEHICLES. INADVERTENT DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIR BAG CAN OCCUR.
Risk: DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIR BAG WITHOUT WARNING COULD CAUSE A DRIVER TO LOSE VEHICLE CONTROL INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH AND PERSONAL INJURY.
Fix: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE AIR BAG SYSTEM AND A SPECIAL FILTER HORN RELAY WILL BE INSTALLED THAT PROTECTS THE AIR BAG UNIT FROM VOLTAGE PEAKS.
THE INSIDE PIPES OF THE HEAT EXCHANGERS MIGHT BE SUBJECT TO CRACKING.
Risk: WITH THE HEATER SWITCHED ON, EXHAUST FUMES FROM THE HEAT EXCHANGER COULD ENTER THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. ENTRY OF EXHAUST FUMES INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT COULD, IN EXTREME CASES, CAUSE ASPHYXIATION AND/OR LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HEAT EXCHANGER IN THESE VEHICLES.
THE COVER SLEEVES ON THE EXHAUST TAILPIPES HAVE BEEN SECURED WITH ONLY TWO INSTEAD OF FOUR WELDING SPOTS.
Risk: THE COVER COULD LOOSEN DURING DRIVING AND DETACH CAUSING A ROAD HAZARD FOR OTHER DRIVERS AND/OR NEARBY PEDESTRIANS.
Fix: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TAILPIPES AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THEM WITH TAILPIPES ON WHICH THE COVER SLEEVE HAS BEEN SECURED WITH FOUR WELDING SPOTS.
Real complaints filed with NHTSA by Porsche 911 owners. These reports help identify common issues and potential safety concerns.
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 2 |
| TIRES | 2 |
| STRUCTURE | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 |
THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR HIS 1996 PORSCHE 911 BUT FOR INSURANCE REASONS THE VEHICLE CANNOT BE REMOVED FROM STORAGE UNTIL APRIL 1, 2005. *NM (CONVERTIBLE TOP LOCKING MECHANISM MOTOR) THE CONSUMER REQUEST REIMBURSEMENT. RECALL#04V601000 *SC *JB
PE 01 031/ WIRING HARNESS INSTRUMENT PANEL WOULD MALFUNCTION INTERMITTENTLY.ENGINE WOULD REMAIN ON AFTER TURNING THE IGNITION SWITCH OFF. ENGINE CHECK LIGHT WOULD INTERMITTENTLY FLASH, AND A/C WOULD NOT OPERATE. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.AK
WHILE TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON. DRIVER REACHED OVER AND TOUCH CASING OF THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG. THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED INTO HIS HANDS, CAUSING INJURY.
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