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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data
2011 Porsche 911 recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2011 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component4
NHTSA recalls data · as of 2026-10-26| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Suspension | 1 |
| Seat belts | 1 |
| Wheels | 1 |
| Equipment | 1 |
Safety recalls4
NHTSA recalls data · as of 2026-10-26| 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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| Aug 5, 201111V409000 | Seat beltsSHOULD THIS OCCUR, THE SEAT BELT MAY NOT BE ROUTED OPTIMALLY AROUND THE OCCUPANT, OR MAY POTENTIALLY LOOSEN AT SOME POINT IN THE FUTURE INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY… DetailsHide details for campaign 11V409000
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| Jun 10, 201111V285000 | Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studsAS THE HUBS WEAR, THE WHEELS COULD LOOSEN, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. DetailsHide details for campaign 11V285000
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| May 17, 201111E021000 | EquipmentIF THE WHEEL RETENTION FAILS, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR. DetailsHide details for campaign 11E021000
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Merged from NHTSA model names: 911 Carrera, 911 Turbo, 911 GT3 RS, 911 Speedster, 911 GT2 RS, 911 GT3, 911 Turbo S. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.
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Owner complaints by component2
NHTSA complaints data · as of 2026-10-26| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1 | 50 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 50 |
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 GT3, 911 GT3 RS.
Latest reports
- Engine and engine cooling
“The car developed a coolant leak that was discovered when I stopped the car and noticed fluid leaking under the drivers side rear tire. The car was taken in to porsche and there was a failed coolant line. *tr”
- Engine
“Due to well-documented issues with glued coolant tubes failing and resultant loss of coolant over rear tires which would almost certainly make control of the vehicle impossible in the "gt1"-engine porsche models, I had…”
Other Porsche 911 model years
- 20152 recalls8 complaints
- 20144 recalls6 complaints
- 20132 recalls10 complaints
- 20124 recalls6 complaints
- 20114 recalls2 complaints
- 20104 recalls4 complaints
- 20082 recalls7 complaints
- 20071 recall50 complaints
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2011 Porsche 911 recall questions
How many recalls does the 2011 Porsche 911 have?
NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2011 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 2011 Porsche 911?
Engine is the most-reported component, named in 1 complaint out of 2 filed with NHTSA (50%). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2011 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.
Recall guides
- What to do if your car has an open recallBooking the free repair, what the dealer can charge, loaners, parts delays and the 60-day rule in federal law.
- Are recalls free, and do they expire?The 15-year rule, the tire deadlines, second owners, out-of-warranty cars and what “free” actually covers.
- “Park outside” and “do not drive” recallsWhat the two strongest recall warnings mean, what to do the same day, and the newest campaigns that carry them.
- Recall reimbursement: getting paid back for a repairPaid for the fix before the recall? The eligibility window, the receipts you need and the 60-day answer rule.
Check a specific Porsche by VIN
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