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2010 Porsche 911 recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2010 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 4
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 4
Latest campaign: Dec 11, 2020

Recall summary by component4

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Suspension	2	Dec 11, 2020	20E091000 12V558000
Wheels	1	Jun 10, 2011	11V285000
Equipment	1	May 17, 2011	11E021000

Safety recalls4

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Dec 11, 2020Latest campaign


Dec 11, 202020E091000	Suspension: front macpherson strut If 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 What's wrong 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. Remedy 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. Filed under 911 Turbo Campaign NHTSA 20E091000 · Dec 11, 2020
Dec 3, 201212V558000	Suspension: rear axle If the rear hub fails, there may be a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 12V558000 What's wrong 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. Remedy 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. Filed under 911 Gt3 Campaign NHTSA 12V558000 · Dec 3, 2012
Jun 10, 201111V285000	Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs AS THE HUBS WEAR, THE WHEELS COULD LOOSEN, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. DetailsHide details for campaign 11V285000 What's wrong 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. Remedy 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. Filed under 911 Gt2 Rs, 911 Gt3, 911 Gt3 Rs, 911 Turbo, 911 Turbo S Campaign NHTSA 11V285000 · Jun 10, 2011
May 17, 201111E021000	Equipment IF THE WHEEL RETENTION FAILS, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR. DetailsHide details for campaign 11E021000 What's wrong 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. Remedy 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.) Filed under 911 Turbo Campaign NHTSA 11E021000 · May 17, 2011

Merged from NHTSA model names: 911 Turbo, 911 Gt3, 911 Gt2 Rs, 911 Gt3 Rs, 911 Turbo S. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Porsche recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component4

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

4Complaints filed

1Involving a crash

1Involving a fire

0Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires
Engine	3	75	0	0
Suspension	1	25	1	1
Power train	1	25	1	1

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 4 Cabriolet, 911 Carrera Cabriolet, 911 GT3, 911 Targa, 911 Turbo, 911 Turbo Cabriolet.

Latest reports

Engine
“Last year my 2010 Porsche 911 GT3RS experienced a catastrophic engine failure while on the road.”
Filed 01/12/2023 · ODI 11501532
Engine
“I had the 8 coolant fittings, prone to epoxy failures, secured to housings by welding. Cost for welding was $275. *tr”
Filed 06/20/2013 · ODI 10520819
Engine
“Coolant lines / fittings welded/ pinned - mk2 mezger engine has a faulty design of coolant hoses/lines.”
Filed 04/22/2013 · ODI 10509031

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2010 Porsche 911 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2010 Porsche 911 have?

NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2010 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 are the 2010 Porsche 911 recalls for?

The largest group is suspension, with 2 campaigns. Others: wheels (1), equipment (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2010 Porsche 911?

Engine is the most-reported component, named in 3 complaints out of 4 filed with NHTSA (75%). Across all complaints, owners reported 1 crash and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2010 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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