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2002 Porsche 911 recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2002 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component3
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Suspension | 1 |
| Seat belts | 1 |
| Visibility | 1 |
Safety recalls3
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Dec 11, 202020E091000 | Suspension: front macpherson strutIf the pin fails, it will cause separation of the strut from the vehicle, affecting vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 20E091000
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| Feb 26, 201313V064000 | Seat beltsWithout the ALR function, the seatbelts do not allow for the secure installation of a child restraint, which can increase the risk of injury to a child during a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 13V064000
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| Feb 26, 201313V063000 | Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices exteriorDrivers of these vehicles may not know the proximity of the objects in the passenger side mirror, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 13V063000
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Owner complaints by component28
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 18 | 64 |
| Power train | 3 | 11 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 3 | 11 |
| Air bags | 2 | 7 |
| Steering | 2 | 7 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 4 |
| Fuel system | 1 | 4 |
| Gasoline | 1 | 4 |
An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names 911 Carrera 4S/Carrera 4 Cabrio, 911 Carrera/Carrera Cabrio, 911 GT2/Targa/Turbo.
Latest reports
- Engine
“Aluminum coolant tubes which apparently are glued together via the oem factory become old and brittle and blow apart. Coolant is then pouring out of the engine at a high rate into the city street.”
- Engine
“From a stop I accelerated in a straight line onto a freeway on-ramp. Approximately 10 seconds later I noticed a squealing sound from the engine belts.”
- Power train
“The clutch slave failed on my 911 turbo and had to be replaced with a gt2 slave which removes the hydraulic assist. *tr”
Other Porsche 911 model years
- 20061 recall6 complaints
- 20051 recall11 complaints
- 20040 recalls47 complaints
- 20032 recalls28 complaints
- 20022 recalls27 complaints
- 20012 recalls35 complaints
- 20001 recall8 complaints
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2002 Porsche 911 recall questions
How many recalls does the 2002 Porsche 911 have?
NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2002 Porsche 911. The most recent, 20E091000 (reported December 11, 2020), concerns suspension. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What is the most common complaint about the 2002 Porsche 911?
Engine is the most-reported component, named in 18 complaints out of 28 filed with NHTSA (64%). Across all complaints, owners reported 0 crashs and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2002 Porsche 911?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Porsche recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Porsche dealer.
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