Porsche 911 GT3 Recalls: Every NHTSA Recall by Model Year
The Porsche 911 GT3 has 9 NHTSA safety recalls across model years 2008–2024; the most recent is 26V682000 (Oct 16, 2026) for wheels, covering 2024 models. The 2022 model year has the most, with 3.
Recall repairs are free at Porsche dealers. This list is model-level, so it can't tell you whether your car is affected or already fixed. For that, check your VIN.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns · Data pulled Nov 7, 2026 · By CarWhere Research
Most 911 GT3 recalls involve wheels (3), air bags (1) and child seat (1).
1 campaign carry a do-not-drive or park-outside warning
- 26V682000 — wheels (2024): don't drive until repaired
Porsche 911 GT3 recalls by model year
Campaigns that cover each model year. One campaign can cover several years, so it is counted once in every year it covers.
| Model year | Recalls | Main components | Per-year check |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | wheels | 2024 911 GT3 recalls |
| 2023 | 2 | air bags, exterior lighting | 2023 911 GT3 recalls |
| 2022 | 3 | air bags, exterior lighting, seats | 2022 911 GT3 recalls |
| 2019 | 1 | child seat | 2019 911 GT3 recalls |
| 2018 | 1 | child seat | 2018 911 GT3 recalls |
| 2016 | 1 | child seat | 2016 911 GT3 recalls |
| 2015 | 1 | child seat | 2015 911 GT3 recalls |
| 2014 | 2 | child seat, engine & cooling | 2014 911 GT3 recalls |
| 2011 | 1 | wheels | 2011 911 GT3 recalls |
| 2010 | 2 | wheels | 2010 911 GT3 recalls |
| 2008 | 1 | electrical system | 2008 911 GT3 recalls |
Biggest Porsche 911 GT3 recalls
Ranked by the number of vehicles NHTSA lists for the whole campaign. That total often includes other models.
911 GT3 model years: 2014–2016, 2018–2019
911 GT3 model years: 2022–2023
911 GT3 model years: 2010–2011
911 GT3 model years: 2022–2023
911 GT3 model years: 2024
All 9 Porsche 911 GT3 recalls (newest first)
Oct 16, 202626V682000 DO NOT DRIVEWheels2024
Component: Wheels (lugs/nuts/bolts/studs)
911 GT3 model years: 2024 · about 548 vehicles in the whole campaign
The problem: Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2024 718 Cayman GT4 RS, 911 Turbo S, 911 Turbo, 911 S/T, 911 GT3 RS, 911 GT3, 911 Carrera GTS, and 718 Spyder RS vehicles. The center lock wheel bolt may fracture and cause the wheel to detach.
The risk: Wheel detachment can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until they have been repaired. Dealers will check the center lock wheel fastening system and replace any incorrectly manufactured parts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 15, 2026. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ATA1. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24V809. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 20, 2026.
Oct 25, 202323V715000Air bags2022–2023
Component: Air bags
911 GT3 model years: 2022–2023 · about 2,923 vehicles in the whole campaign
The problem: Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2021-2023 911 Turbo S, 2022 911 Turbo, 2022-2023 911 GT3 Touring, 911 GT3, 911 Carrera 4 GTS, 2022-2024 911 Carrera GTS, 2023 911 GT3 RS, 911 Dakar, and 2024 911 Carrera T vehicles equipped with optional full bucket seats. The seat-mounted air bags may deploy unnecessarily during a crash.
The risk: Air bags that deploy unnecessarily can increase the risk of injury.
The fix: Dealers will reprogram the air bag control unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 11, 2023. Owners may contact Porsche's customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is APB3.
Jun 26, 202323V446000Exterior lighting2022–2023
Component: Exterior lighting (brake lights)
911 GT3 model years: 2022–2023 · about 700 vehicles in the whole campaign
The problem: Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2022-2023 911 GT3 Touring vehicles. A software error in the rear spoiler control unit may allow both the vehicle and spoiler center high-mounted brake lights to activate simultaneously when the rear spoiler is manually deployed at speeds below 56 MPH (90 km/h). As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
The risk: Simultaneous activation of both center high-mounted brake lights may cause confusion for other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will reprogram the rear spoiler control unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 24, 2023. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is APA8.
Oct 25, 202222V803000Seats2022
Component: Seats
911 GT3 model years: 2022 · about 15 vehicles in the whole campaign
The problem: Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2022 911 GT3 vehicles. The screw that attaches the lower seat belt anchor to the seat frame may not have been tightened properly.
The risk: An improperly tightened seat belt anchor can detach during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix: Dealers will replace and tighten the screws. If the screw threads are damaged, the seat frame will also be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 23, 2022. Owners may contact Porsche's customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ANB6.
Dec 11, 201919V875000Child seat2014–2016, 2018–2019
Component: Child seat
911 GT3 model years: 2014–2016, 2018–2019 · about 15,501 vehicles in the whole campaign
The problem: Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2014 Cayman and Cayman S, 2014-2016 911 GT3, 2016 911 GT3 RS and 911 R, 2018 911 GT3 and 911 GT2 RS and 2019 911 GT3 RS, 911 GT3, and 911 GT2 RS vehicles. The Child Restraint System (CRS) instructions within the Owner's Manual may not provide enough specificity for proper installation. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."
The risk: Improper CRS installation increases the risk of an injury to the occupant in the event of a crash.
The fix: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will provide a an Owner's Manual supplement with proper CRS installation instructions, free of charge. The recall began February 7, 2020. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AKC0.
Mar 24, 201414V090000Engine & cooling2014
Component: Engine & cooling
911 GT3 model years: 2014 · about 209 vehicles in the whole campaign
The problem: Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain model year 2014 911 GT3 vehicles manufactured October 19, 2013, through January 16, 2014. In the affected vehicles, a piston connecting rod may come loose and damage the engine crankcase.
The risk: A damaged crankcase may allow engine oil to leak onto hot components in the engine bay which may result in a fire.
The fix: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will install a new engine with improved piston connecting rod connections, free of charge. The recall began on June 6, 2014. Owners may contact Porsche at 1-800-545-8039. Porsche's number for this recall is AE01. Note: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the engine has been replaced.
Dec 3, 201212V558000Wheels2010
Component: Wheels (hub)
911 GT3 model years: 2010 · about 455 vehicles in the whole campaign
The problem: Porsche is recalling certain model year 2010 911 GT3 vehicles manufactured May 15, 2009, through February 11, 2010. The rear wheel hubs may be prone to failure under certain driving conditions. Also, the original, suggested maintenance intervals may be insufficient to prevent wheel hub failure.
The risk: If the rear hub fails, there may be a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wheel hubs on the rear axle free of charge. The service interval specifications will also be revised and provided to owners as part of Porsche's owner notification letter. The recall began on January 22, 2013. Owners may contact Porsche at 1-800-767-7243.
Jun 10, 201111V285000Wheels2010–2011
Component: Wheels (lugs/nuts/bolts/studs)
911 GT3 model years: 2010–2011 · about 1,702 vehicles in the whole campaign
The problem: PORSCHE IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2011, 911 TURBO; TURBO S, 911 GT3, GT3 RS AND GT2 RS HIGH PERFORMANCE VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 18, 2009 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 17, 2010, AND EQUIPPED WITH CENTER LOCKING HUB AND WHEEL ASSEMBLIES. OVER TIME THE HUBS CAN WEAR PREMATURELY.
The risk: AS THE HUBS WEAR, THE WHEELS COULD LOOSEN, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CENTRAL LOCKING HUBS AND WHEELS WITH AN IMPROVED DESIGN, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 28, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PORSCHE AT 1-800-767-7243.
Dec 11, 200707V557000Electrical system2008
Component: Electrical system (instrument cluster/panel)
911 GT3 model years: 2008 · about 37 vehicles in the whole campaign
The problem: ON CERTAIN 2 DOOR COUPE VEHICLES, THE SWITCH CONSOLE FOR THE PORSCHE ACTIVE SUSPENSION MANAGEMENT (PASM) AND THE TRACTION CONTROL (TC-OFF) SWITCHES WAS INAPPROPRIATELY INSTALLED. THE LEDS IN THE SWITCHES CAN SIGNAL A FUNCTIONAL CHANGE IN THE PASM MODE OR THE DEACTIVATION OF TRACTION CONTROL EVEN THOUGH THE SWITCHES ARE NOT ACTUATED.
The risk: IF THE TRACTION CONTROL OR ACTIVE STABILITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM ARE INADVERTENTLY DISABLED, AND THE SUBSEQUENT WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATION IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL ONBOARD COMPUTER IS UNNOTICED BY THE DRIVER, THE SAFETY BENEFITS OF THESE SYSTEMS WOULD BE UNAVAILABLE TO THE DRIVER WHICH COULD INCREASE THE POSSIBILITY OF A CRASH DURING AGGRESSIVE DRIVING MANEUVERS.
The fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SWITCH CONSOLE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 7, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PORSCHE AT 1-800-767-7243.
How to check if your 911 GT3 has an open recall
- Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
- Enter it in the free VIN recall check. It queries NHTSA for your exact vehicle, not just the model.
- If a recall is open, call any Porsche dealer's service department to book the free repair. Bring the recall number from the list above.
- Buying used? Ask the seller for the dealer's recall-completion printout before you pay.
Or browse by year, for example the 2024 Porsche 911 GT3 recall check.
Recalls are only part of the picture. Owner complaints show which years have the most problems: Porsche 911 GT3 years to avoid.
Frequently asked questions
How many recalls does the Porsche 911 GT3 have?
9 NHTSA safety recall campaigns cover the Porsche 911 GT3 across model years 2008–2024. A single campaign often spans several model years, so the per-year counts in the table add up to more than 9. The 2022 model year has the most, with 3.
What is the latest Porsche 911 GT3 recall?
26V682000, filed with NHTSA on Oct 16, 2026: wheels (lugs/nuts/bolts/studs), covering 2024 911 GT3 models. The fix is free at Porsche dealers.
What is the biggest Porsche 911 GT3 recall?
By vehicles covered, 19V875000 (Dec 11, 2019), a child seat campaign covering about 15,501 vehicles in total. That count is for the whole campaign, which can include other models besides the 911 GT3.
How do I check if my Porsche 911 GT3 has an open recall?
Run your 17-character VIN through a VIN recall check. A model-level list can't tell you whether your car was built in the affected range or has already been repaired. Any Porsche dealer can also look up the VIN and do the repair.
Are Porsche recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety-recall repairs are done free at franchised Porsche dealers, whether or not the warranty has expired and wherever you bought the car. Manufacturers must offer a free remedy for vehicles up to 15 years old at the time the recall is filed, and many still repair older ones.
Sources and method
- NHTSA recalls database: every campaign for the PORSCHE 911 GT3, queried by model year through NHTSA's public recalls API (api.nhtsa.gov).
- Affected-vehicle counts are NHTSA's "potential units affected" for the whole campaign, which can include other models.
- Campaigns filed under a separate NHTSA model name (for example a hybrid or heavy-duty variant) are not included here.
- Data pulled Nov 7, 2026. Problem, risk and fix text is NHTSA's own campaign wording.