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2006 Porsche 911 recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2006 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component1
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 |
Safety recalls1
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Jan 12, 200606V008000 | Engine and engine cooling: exhaust systemIF THE WELD COMPLETELY FAILS, THE EXHAUST PIPE CAN DETACH FROM THE VEHICLE, WHICH COULD STARTLE THE DRIVER RESULTING IN A CRASH. DetailsHide details for campaign 06V008000
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Merged from NHTSA model names: 911 Carrera S, 911 Carrera S Cabriolet. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.
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Owner complaints by component6
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 2 | 33 |
| Tires | 2 | 33 |
| Unknown or other | 1 | 17 |
| Air bags | 1 | 17 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 17 |
| Parking brake | 1 | 17 |
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, 911 Carrera 4, 911 Carrera Cabriolet.
Latest reports
- Unknown or other
“I was rear ended at a red light in harbison blvd columbia sc.”
- Electrical system
“Porsche has had starting issues for over 5 years. Battery replaced 4 years, retested two time found good and fully charge.”
- Tires
“Tl* the contact owns a 2006 porsche 911 carrera s cabriolet equipped with bridgestone potenza pole position tires, size 295/30r19 (na). While driving approximately 60 mph, the rear passenger side tire blew out.”
Other Porsche 911 model years
- 20102 recalls4 complaints
- 20081 recall7 complaints
- 20070 recalls50 complaints
- 20061 recall6 complaints
- 20051 recall11 complaints
- 20040 recalls47 complaints
- 20032 recalls28 complaints
- 20022 recalls27 complaints
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2006 Porsche 911 recall questions
How many recalls does the 2006 Porsche 911 have?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2006 Porsche 911. The most recent, 06V008000 (reported January 12, 2006), concerns engine and engine cooling. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What is the most common complaint about the 2006 Porsche 911?
Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 2 complaints out of 6 filed with NHTSA (33%). Across all complaints, owners reported 2 crashs and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2006 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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