Every 2010 Porsche 911 recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Suspension · NHTSA 20E091000
Nov 12, 2020Suspension:Front:Macpherson Strut
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Full recall details for 20E091000 →Suspension · NHTSA 12V558000
Mar 12, 2012Suspension:Rear:Axle:Spindle
- 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.
- Risk
- If the rear hub fails, there may be a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 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.
Full recall details for 12V558000 →Wheels · NHTSA 11V285000
Oct 6, 2011Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs
- 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.
- Risk
- AS THE HUBS WEAR, THE WHEELS COULD LOOSEN, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
- 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.
Full recall details for 11V285000 →Equipment · NHTSA 11E021000
May 17, 2011Equipment
- 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.
- Risk
- IF THE WHEEL RETENTION FAILS, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR.
- 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.)
Full recall details for 11E021000 →
2010 Porsche 911 complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Porsche 911, reporting 1 crashes, 1 fires. Porsche has issued at least 389 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Engine3
- Power Train1
- Suspension1
Service bulletins by component
- Unknown Or Other (856)
- Electrical System (584)
- Equipment (553)
- Engine (485)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (314)
- Structure (199)
Read Porsche 911 owner complaints and bulletins, every year
NHTSA defect investigations covering the 2010 Porsche 911
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation lists this model year in one investigation. An investigation is not a recall; it is how NHTSA decides whether one is needed.
What people reported
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Porsche 911. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
FireCrash
“RIGHT REAR CENTERLOCK HUB FAILED/SHEARED OFF RESULTING IN HIGH SPEED EXIT FROM ROAD SURFACE AND 800' SLIDE. WHEEL AND TIRE LEFT VEHICLE AND TRAVELED APPROXIMATELY 1500' CROSSING ACTIVE ROAD. CENTERLOCK NUT WAS FOUND ABOUT 700' FROM VEHICLE.”
2010 PORSCHE 911 GT3May 30, 2012
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 10460064
“I HAD THE 8 COOLANT FITTINGS, PRONE TO EPOXY FAILURES, SECURED TO HOUSINGS BY WELDING. COST FOR WELDING WAS $275.”
2010 PORSCHE 911 GT3Jun 20, 2013
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 10520819
“COOLANT LINES / FITTINGS WELDED/ PINNED - MK2 MEZGER ENGINE HAS A FAULTY DESIGN OF COOLANT HOSES/LINES.”
2010 PORSCHE 911 GT3Apr 22, 2013
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 10509031
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