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2003 Porsche 911 recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2003 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 |
| Seats | 1 |
| Steering | 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 18, 200404V070000 | SeatsIN 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. DetailsHide details for campaign 04V070000
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| Jun 16, 200303V218000 | Steering: hydraulic power assist hose, piping, and connectionsIF 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,… DetailsHide details for campaign 03V218000
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Merged from NHTSA model names: 911 Carrera, 911 Turbo, 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet, 911 Carrera 4s, 911 Carrera Cabriolet, 911 Gt2, 911 Targa. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.
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Owner complaints by component28
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 13 | 46 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 6 | 21 |
| Unknown or other | 3 | 11 |
| Seats | 3 | 11 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 4 |
| Wheels | 1 | 4 |
| Tires | 1 | 4 |
| Equipment | 1 | 4 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 4 |
| Vehicle speed control | 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
- Unknown or other
“I bought this vehicle from the Mecum auction. It was represented as a vehicle with 2651 miles on the odometer after purchase. I later ran a Carfax and saw that it had upwards of 60,000 miles and had potential odometer.”
- Unknown or other
“Odometer reading on the cluster and title do not match what the car actually has. I purchased the car from mullins ford of vero beach.”
- Unknown or other
“This vehicle has a dark history around 2010 ! There were five title issues reported all staying lemon law issues ! I can't get anyone to vlarify”
Other Porsche 911 model years
- 20070 recalls50 complaints
- 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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2003 Porsche 911 recall questions
How many recalls does the 2003 Porsche 911 have?
NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2003 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 2003 Porsche 911?
Engine is the most-reported component, named in 13 complaints out of 28 filed with NHTSA (46%). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2003 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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