Recall Register

1989 Porsche 911: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 1989 Porsche 911. The newest campaign is 96V147000. NHTSA received the report on 8 Aug 1996. The NHTSA record gives the component Steering / Steering Wheel/Handle Bar. NHTSA has no complaint on file for this model year.

The NHTSA recall file shows no do-not-drive advisory and no park-outside advisory on these campaigns.

This page cannot show if a recall applies to one vehicle. The NHTSA VIN lookup shows the unrepaired recalls of one vehicle.

Remedy of the newest campaign, 96V147000, in the NHTSA record

Dealers will inspect the universal joint for cracks and will replace cracked joints with new parts.
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Recall campaigns

5 campaigns, newest first. 38,401 units in total.

  • 96V147000Steering / Steering Wheel/Handle Bar
  • 93V204000Electrical System / Wiring / Fuses and Circuit Breakers
  • 92V142000Vehicle Speed Control
  • 91V103000Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
  • 91V012000Latches/Locks/Linkages / Hood / Latch

  1. 96V147000Received . 12,538 units.

    Steering / Steering Wheel/Handle Bar

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    A part of the steering column upper universal joint cracked during the manufacturing process.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    This condition could result in noise and free play in the steering system and if left uncorrected, will result in loss of steering control.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will inspect the universal joint for cracks and will replace cracked joints with new parts.

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

  2. 93V204000Received . 11,346 units.

    Electrical System / Wiring / Fuses and Circuit Breakers

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    After the engine has been turned off, the rear heater will automatically operate in order to dissipate heat in the engine heating system. During this operation, the resistor for the rear heater blower can become overloaded due to a binding or seized rear heater blower.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    The overloaded resistor can create heat sufficient toignite the plastic air pipe to which it is connected, resulting in an enginecompartment fire.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Porsche dealers will install a new resistor containing a circuit breaker.

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

  3. 92V142000Received . 11,091 units.

    Vehicle Speed Control

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    The ball sockets on the cruise control linkage can break, allowing the cruise control linkage to become detached on one end and jam on nearby components, which could impair throttle plate operation.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    Impaired throttle plate operation could prevent theengine from returning to idle, resulting in unwanted engine speed and possiblevehicle accident.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Replace the current plastic ball sockets with a new linkage using steel ball sockets, and lubricate the cruise control relay lever. Owners are advised not to use the cruise control until the modification is installed.

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

  4. 91V103000Received . 975 units.

    Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Due to routing of fuel line from the fuel tank to rear fuel pump, the fuel line may be damaged under certain driving conditions. On full travel of left rear suspension (jounce), the bracket for the brake pad wear indicator wire on left rear control arm could contact and damage fuel line.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    A damaged fuel line may result in a fuel leak which mayignite, resulting in a fire.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Replace damaged fuel line: in addition all fuel lines will be rerouted so that the brake pad wear indicator wire bracket cannot contact fuel line.

    Report filed by PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC..

  5. 91V012000Received . 2,451 units.

    Latches/Locks/Linkages / Hood / Latch

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Luggage in the luggage compartment and or plastic trim surrounding the safety latch may prevent the latch on the front hood from properly locking.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    Latch failure could cause hood to open and obstruct thedriver's front view which could result in an accident.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Replace plastic trim piece and install a bracket behind the safety latch to prevent interference.

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

The campaign number opens the NHTSA record. Each quotation is the text of the NHTSA recall file.

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.

Complaints by component

The NHTSA complaint file has no complaint for this model year.

Investigations

The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.

Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.

Other model years

The number under each year is the number of recall campaigns.

  1. 19661
  2. 19671
  3. 19693
  4. 19703
  5. 19721
  6. 19733
  7. 19743
  8. 19752
  9. 19762
  10. 19772
  11. 19781
  12. 19792
  13. 19831
  14. 19841
  15. 19870
  16. 19880
  17. 19895
  18. 19904
  19. 19914
  20. 19924
  21. 19932
  22. 19941
  23. 19950
  24. 19963
  25. 19970
  26. 19980
  27. 19991
  28. 20001
  29. 20010
  30. 20020
  31. 20030
  32. 20141
  33. 20151
  34. 20162
  35. 20173
  36. 20181
  37. 20191
  38. 20202
  39. 20216
  40. 20224
  41. 20235
  42. 20243
  43. 20252

A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.

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Cite this page

Recall Register. 1989 Porsche 911: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/porsche/911/1989/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through .

Sources

Source
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Licence
US government work, public domain
Recall file through
29 Sep 2026
Complaint file through
29 Mar 2018
First complaint in the file
1 Jan 1995
Manufacturer in the recall file
PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC.

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Questions

How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 1989 Porsche 911?
38,401 units in 5 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
How many recall campaigns does the Porsche 911 have for all model years?
NHTSA lists 45 recall campaigns for the Porsche 911, model years 1966 to 2025. 5 of them name the 1989 model year.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 1989 Porsche 911 open?
The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.