Recall Register

Porsche: equipment recalls

NHTSA lists 8 equipment recall campaigns for Porsche. NHTSA received the reports from 1998 to 2020. The campaigns have 92,556 units in total. The newest campaign is 20E091000. NHTSA received the report on 11 Dec 2020.

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The defect, the consequence and the remedy on this page are the summaries in the NHTSA recall file. The file names the manufacturer that filed each recall report.

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Recall campaigns

8 campaigns, newest first. 92,556 units in total.

  1. 20E091000Received . 584 units.

    Suspension / Front / Macpherson Strut

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    If the pin fails, it will cause separation of the strut from the vehicle, affecting vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Products named: Porsche 911 Carrera 2006; Ohlins Front Strut; Porsche 911 Carrera 2007; Porsche 911 Carrera 2010; Porsche 911 Carrera 2011; Porsche 911 Turbo 2001; Porsche 911 Turbo 2004; Porsche 911 Carrera 1999; Porsche 911 Carrera 2000; Porsche 911 Carrera 2003; Porsche 911 Turbo 2012; Porsche 911 Turbo 2011, and 16 more.

    Report filed by Tenneco Automotive. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  2. 18E108000Received . 95 units.

    Equipment

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain accessory equipment ski bags, part number 95B.860.811, sold for use in Cayenne and Macan vehicles. The ski bag fastening strap may have been sewn with incorrect thread, possibly resulting in the strap seams tearing and the ski bag being unsecured in the event of a crash.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    If the ski bag detaches during a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Porsche will notify dealers, and the dealers will replace the ski bags, free of charge. The recall began January 10, 2019. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AJ12.

    Products named: Porsche Ski Bag.

    Report filed by Porsche Cars North America, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number AJ12. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  3. 17E007000Received . 37 units.

    Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine / Gasoline

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain Replacement 2.0L, 2.5L, 3.0L LP, and 3.0L HP Engines, part numbers 9A2100920 X, 9A2100925 X, 9A2100927AX, 9A2100930 X and 9A2100930AX. These engines have screws that fasten the fuel collection pipes that may shear off, resulting in a fuel leak.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Porsche will notify the engine purchasers and will install improved fastening screws, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AH01.

    Products named: Porsche Replacement Engine 2.0L; Porsche Replacement Engine 3.0LLP; Porsche Replacement Engine 3.0LHP; Porsche Replacement Engine 2.5L.

    Report filed by Porsche Cars North America, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number AH01. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  4. 16E073000Received . 32,944 units.

    Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Fluid

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 1L containers of Porsche-brand Brake Fluid, part number 00004330552, as well as 30L containers of Brake Fluid, part number 00004330553, manufactured September 1, 2015, to August 31, 2016. These bottles of brake fluid state "DOT" and not the required "DOT 4." As such, these bottles of brake fluid fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 116, "Motor Vehicle Brake Fluids."
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    If the brake fluid isn't labeled in accordance with the regulations, the brake fluid may unintentionally be used in a vehicle brake system that is incompatible with that type of fluid, affecting brake performance and increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Porsche will notify dealers, and have the the brake fluid containers relabeled, free of charge. The recall began December 2016. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243.

    Products named: Porsche Brake Fluid.

    Report filed by Porsche Cars North America, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number To be determined.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  5. 11E021000Received . 54 units.

    Equipment

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    If the wheel retention fails, a vehicle crash could occur.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    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.)

    Products named: Porsche 911 Turbo 2010; Porsche Center Wheel Mounting Kit; Porsche 911 Turbo 2011.

    Report filed by PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  6. 09E025000Received . 42,540 units.

    Exterior Lighting / Headlights

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Dope, INC. Is recalling 42,540 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." these lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dope, INC. Will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on july 28, 2009. Owners may contact dope, INC. At 1-626-272-1798.

    Products named: Chevrolet C10 1998; Ford Mustang 2002; Ford Mustang 2003; Chevrolet S10 2002; Chevrolet S10 2004; Chevrolet S10 1995; Chevrolet S10 1996; Chevrolet S10 1997; Chevrolet S10 2007; Chevrolet Cavalier 1996; Chevrolet Cavalier 1999; Ford F-150 1998, and 485 more.

    Report filed by DOPE, INC.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  7. 09E012000Received . 16,270 units.

    Exterior Lighting

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Sabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." these lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on may 11, 2009. Owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.

    Products named: Mitsubishi Eclipse 1999; Mitsubishi Eclipse 1997; Mitsubishi Eclipse 1995; Toyota Tacoma 2000; Chevrolet Caprice 1995; Chevrolet Caprice 1991; Chevrolet Cavalier 2001; Chevrolet Express 1999; GMC Savana 1998; Subaru Impreza 1995; Subaru Impreza 1996; Subaru Impreza 1998, and 611 more.

    Report filed by SABERSPORT. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  8. 98E005000Received . 32 units.

    Air Bags / On-Off Switch Assembly

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Equipment description: child seating system air bag deactivation kit for use on 1997-1998 911 carrera s, carrera 4, carrera 4s, and turbo (1997 model only), part no. 993 803 283 00, and 1997-1998 boxster model vehicles, part nos. 996 803 283 00 and 996 803 083 00. Due to a manufacturing problem, the contact buckle (which is part of the kit) does not deactivate the air bag(s).
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    In the event of a crash, this results in the deployment of the air bag(s) which could result in severe injury or death to the child seat occupant.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will install a modified air bag deactivation kit.

    Products named: Porsche 911 1998; Porsche Carrera 1998; Porsche 911 1997; Porsche Boxster 1997; Porsche Boxster 1998; Porsche Carrera 1997.

    Report filed by PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

The campaign number opens the NHTSA record.

Recall campaign: One recall in the NHTSA recall file, with one campaign number. A campaign can name many makes, models and model years.

Units: The number of vehicles or products that a recall can include. The manufacturer or the firm reports the number to the agency.

Counts

Porsche equipment campaigns, by the year NHTSA received the report. The largest year is 2009, with 2 campaigns.
Porsche: campaigns for each component
ComponentCampaigns
Equipment2
Exterior Lighting2
Air Bags1
Engine and Engine Cooling1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1
Suspension1

Products in the campaigns

The product names in the NHTSA file.

  • Boxster3
  • 911 Turbo2
  • 9111
  • 911 Carrera1
  • Brake Fluid1
  • Carrera1
  • Center Wheel Mounting Kit1
  • Replacement Engine 2.0L1
  • Replacement Engine 2.5L1
  • Replacement Engine 3.0LHP1
  • Replacement Engine 3.0LLP1
  • Ski Bag1

Official channels

Cite this page

Recall Register. Porsche: equipment recalls. https://recallregister.com/equipment/other/porsche/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall files. Data through .

Sources

Source
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Licence
US government work, public domain
Recall file through
29 Sep 2026

Manufacturers in the recall file: Porsche Cars North America, Inc.; DOPE, INC.; PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC.; SABERSPORT.

The brand is the make that NHTSA records for the campaign. A campaign that names 2 brands is on the page of each brand. How the register is made. Report an error.

Questions

Which Porsche products do the campaigns name?
The NHTSA records have 12 product names for these campaigns. The name in the most campaigns is: Boxster
How many units does a Porsche equipment campaign have?
The median Porsche campaign has 584 units. The median of all 2,866 equipment campaigns is 1,677 units.
Which component do the Porsche campaigns name most often?
Equipment, in 2 campaigns. The component is the first component in the NHTSA record of a campaign.