Porsche 911 Turbo Recalls: Every NHTSA Recall by Model Year
The Porsche 911 Turbo has 11 NHTSA safety recalls across model years 2001–2024; the most recent is 26V682000 (Oct 16, 2026) for wheels, covering 2024 models. The 2011 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 Turbo recalls involve seat belts (2), wheels (2) and air bags (1).
1 campaign carry a do-not-drive or park-outside warning
- 26V682000 — wheels (2024): don't drive until repaired
Porsche 911 Turbo 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 Turbo recalls |
| 2023 | 1 | seat belts | 2023 911 Turbo recalls |
| 2022 | 1 | air bags | 2022 911 Turbo recalls |
| 2013 | 1 | suspension | 2013 911 Turbo recalls |
| 2012 | 2 | suspension, seat belts | 2012 911 Turbo recalls |
| 2011 | 3 | suspension, wheels, equipment | 2011 911 Turbo recalls |
| 2010 | 3 | suspension, wheels, equipment | 2010 911 Turbo recalls |
| 2009 | 1 | suspension | 2009 911 Turbo recalls |
| 2008 | 1 | suspension | 2008 911 Turbo recalls |
| 2007 | 1 | suspension | 2007 911 Turbo recalls |
| 2006 | 1 | suspension | 2006 911 Turbo recalls |
| 2005 | 1 | suspension | 2005 911 Turbo recalls |
| 2004 | 1 | suspension | 2004 911 Turbo recalls |
| 2003 | 3 | suspension, seats, steering | 2003 911 Turbo recalls |
| 2002 | 1 | suspension | 2002 911 Turbo recalls |
| 2001 | 3 | suspension, fuel system, powertrain / transmission | 2001 911 Turbo recalls |
Biggest Porsche 911 Turbo recalls
Ranked by the number of vehicles NHTSA lists for the whole campaign. That total often includes other models.
911 Turbo model years: 2022
911 Turbo model years: 2003
911 Turbo model years: 2010–2011
911 Turbo model years: 2003
911 Turbo model years: 2023
All 11 Porsche 911 Turbo recalls (newest first)
Oct 16, 202626V682000 DO NOT DRIVEWheels2024
Component: Wheels (lugs/nuts/bolts/studs)
911 Turbo 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.
Feb 20, 202424V123000Seat belts2023
Component: Seat belts (rear/other, retractor)
911 Turbo model years: 2023 · about 910 vehicles in the whole campaign
The problem: Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2023 911 Carrera T, 911 Carrera 4 GTS, 911 Carrera GTS, 911 Turbo S, 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet, 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet, 911 Carrera S, 911 Turbo S Cabriolet, 911 Carrera 4, 911 Carrera 4 GTS Cabriolet, 911 Targa 4 GTS, 911 Carrera, 911 Carrera GTS Cabriolet, 911 Carrera 4S, 911 Targa 4S, 911 Turbo, and 911 Edition 50 Years Porsche Design vehicles. The seat belt automatic locking retractor (ALR) may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
The risk: An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
The fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the rear three-point belts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 11, 2024. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ARA2.
Oct 25, 202323V715000Air bags2022
Component: Air bags
911 Turbo model years: 2022 · 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.
Dec 11, 202020E091000Suspension2001–2013
Component: Suspension (front, macpherson strut)
911 Turbo model years: 2001–2013 · about 584 vehicles in the whole campaign
The problem: Ohlins USA, Inc (Ohlins) is recalling certain Front Struts, part number POS 5N20. These struts were sold as part of Ohlins strut kits part number POZ MN02, intended for installation on 1999-2005 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 and 4S (generation 996), and 2001-2006 Porsche 911 Turbo / Turbo S (generation 996) and kit part number POZ MN05, intended for installation on 2005-2012 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 and 4S (generation 997), and 2006-2013 Porsche 911 Turbo / Turbo S (generation 997). The pin of the strut may experience excessive stress during maximum steering, possibly resulting breakage of the pin.
The risk: If the pin fails, it will cause separation of the strut from the vehicle, affecting vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Ohlins will notify owners, and dealers will request the return of all unsold kits containing the subject part from dealer/distributor inventory for a full refund. All owners who purchased one of the kits (POZ MN02 or POZ MN05) will receive replacement front struts (POS 5N20 or POS 5N21 - These parts are interchangeable), along with new top mount interface solutions, free of charge. The recall began December 22, 2020. Owners may contact Ohlins customer service at 1-800-336-9029.
Aug 5, 201111V409000Seat belts2012
Component: Seat belts
911 Turbo model years: 2012 · about 235 vehicles in the whole campaign
The problem: PORSCHE IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 911 SPEEDSTER AND 911 GTS RS 4.0; AND MODEL YEAR 2012 BOXSTER (INCLUDING S AND SPYDER); CAYMAN (INCLUDING S AND R); 911 CARRERA (INCLUDING S, GTS, 4, 4S, AND 4 GTS); 911 TARGA 4 AND TARGA 4S; AND 911 TURBO AND TURBO S MODELS MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 31, 2011, THROUGH JUNE 10, 2011. THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE MOUNTING HOLES IN THE SEAT BELT ANCHOR PLATES FITTED TO THE VEHICLE ARE TOO SMALL. IF THE HOLE DIAMETER IS TOO SMALL, THE ANCHOR PLATE MAY NOT BE ABLE TO ROTATE ABOUT THE FASTENING BOLT AS DESIGNED.
The risk: SHOULD THIS OCCUR, THE SEAT BELT MAY NOT BE ROUTED OPTIMALLY AROUND THE OCCUPANT, OR MAY POTENTIALLY LOOSEN AT SOME POINT IN THE FUTURE INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY DURING A CRASH.
The fix: PORSCHE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SEAT BELT ANCHORS AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE SEAT BELT. THE REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 2, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PORSCHE AT 1-800-767-7243.
Jun 10, 201111V285000Wheels2010–2011
Component: Wheels (lugs/nuts/bolts/studs)
911 Turbo 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.
May 17, 201111E021000Equipment2010–2011
Component: Equipment
911 Turbo model years: 2010–2011 · about 54 vehicles in the whole campaign
The problem: PORSCHE IS RECALLING CERTAIN AFTERMARKET CENTER WHEEL MOUNTING KITS EQUIPPED WITH CENTER WHEEL LOCK AND HUB ASSEMBLIES BEARING THE TORQUE SPECIFICATION INSCRIPTION "500 NM" ON THE CENTER BOLT SOLD FOR USE ON MODEL YEAR 2010 AND 2011 PORSCHE 911 TURBO VEHICLES. SHOULD VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE AFFECTED KITS BE OPERATED UNDER RACING CONDITIONS, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE WHEEL RETENTION SYSTEM MAY FAIL.
The risk: IF THE WHEEL RETENTION FAILS, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR.
The fix: PORSCHE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CENTER BOLTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 28, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PORSCHE AT 1-800-PORSCHE (1-800-767-7243.)
Feb 18, 200404V070000Seats2003
Component: Seats
911 Turbo model years: 2003 · about 1,805 vehicles in the whole campaign
The problem: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FITTED WITH FRONT SEAT BACKS, WHICH DO NOT MEET PORSCHE'S STRENGTH STANDARDS.
The risk: IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE SEATS COULD TWIST, TILTING ON ONE SIDE TO THE REAR, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY TO THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT.
The fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH THE FRONT SEATS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON APRIL 26, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT PORSCHE AT 1-800-545-8039.
Jun 16, 200303V218000Steering2003
Component: Steering (hydraulic power assist, hose, piping)
911 Turbo model years: 2003 · about 1,043 vehicles in the whole campaign
The problem: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES MAY HAVE A LOOSE FITTING IN THE PRESSURE LINE OF THE POWER STEERING ASSEMBLY.
The risk: IF THE FITTING IS LOOSE, THE HYDRAULIC FLUID COULD LEAK OUT, WHICH COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST AND, FOR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A MANUAL TRANSMISSION, LOSS OF CLUTCH ASSISTANCE. IF THE LEAKING FLUID COMES INTO CONTACT WITH HOT EXHAUST COMPONENTS, IT COULD IGNITE.
The fix: DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN THE FITTING TO SPECIFICATIONS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON DECEMBER 1, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT PORSCHE AT 1-800-545-8039.
Jan 23, 200101V016000Fuel system2001
Component: Fuel system
911 Turbo model years: 2001 · about 493 vehicles in the whole campaign
The problem: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE FUEL SUPPLY LINE COULD LEAK DUE TO CHAFFING WITH THE INTAKE MANIFOLD AND/OR THE FUEL RETURN LINE COULD LEAK DUE TO CHAFFING WITH A SPRING BAND CLAMP USED TO SECURE A COOLANT LINE.
The risk: THE LEAKING FUEL COULD COME INTO CONTACT WITH THE EXHAUST SYSTEM, INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE.
The fix: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A PROTECTIVE SHEATH ON THE FUEL SUPPLY LINE. IN ADDITION, FOR VEHICLES PRODUCED BETWEEN APRIL 7 AND MAY 22, 2000, THE SPRING BAND CLAMP WILL BE REPLACED WITH A SCREW TYPE HOSE CLAMP AND INSTALLED IN SUCH A WAY THAT IT CANNOT COME INTO CONTACT WITH THE FUEL RETURN LINE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 1, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT PORSCHE AT 1-800-545-8039.
Jan 23, 200101V015000Powertrain / transmission2001
Component: Powertrain / transmission (clutch assembly, pedal/hand lever(motorcycle))
911 Turbo model years: 2001 · about 910 vehicles in the whole campaign
The problem: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS. IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE CLUTCH PRESSURE LINE COULD LEAK IN THE AREA OF ITS CONNECTION WITH THE CLUTCH CYLINDER.
The risk: A REDUCTION, OR COMPLETE LOSS, OF THE CLUTCH AND STEERING POWER ASSISTANCE COULD RESULT. IF LEAKING FLUID CONTACTS THE EXHAUST SYSTEM, THERE IS A RISK OF FIRE.
The fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CLUTCH PRESSURE LINE AND AN ADDITIONAL SUPPORTING BRACKET WILL BE INSTALLED ON VEHICLES PRODUCED BEFORE OCTOBER 13, 2000. VEHICLES PRODUCED AFTER OCTOBER 13, 2000 HAS A NEW TYPE OF CLUTCH PRESSURE LINE. ON VEHICLES PRODUCED BETWEEN OCTOBER 13 AND NOVEMBER 28, 2000, AN ADDITIONAL SUPPORTING BRACKET WILL BE INSTALLED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 1, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT PORSCHE AT 1-800-545-8039.
How to check if your 911 Turbo 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 Turbo recall check.
Recalls are only part of the picture. Owner complaints show which years have the most problems: Porsche 911 Turbo years to avoid.
Frequently asked questions
How many recalls does the Porsche 911 Turbo have?
11 NHTSA safety recall campaigns cover the Porsche 911 Turbo across model years 2001–2024. A single campaign often spans several model years, so the per-year counts in the table add up to more than 11. The 2011 model year has the most, with 3.
What is the latest Porsche 911 Turbo recall?
26V682000, filed with NHTSA on Oct 16, 2026: wheels (lugs/nuts/bolts/studs), covering 2024 911 Turbo models. The fix is free at Porsche dealers.
What is the biggest Porsche 911 Turbo recall?
By vehicles covered, 23V715000 (Oct 25, 2023), a air bags campaign covering about 2,923 vehicles in total. That count is for the whole campaign, which can include other models besides the 911 Turbo.
How do I check if my Porsche 911 Turbo 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 TURBO, 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.