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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2014 Porsche 911 recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2014 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
5
Latest campaign
Dec 11, 2019

Recall summary by component4

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Equipment1Dec 11, 2019
Latches/locks/linkages1Nov 4, 2014
Engine and engine cooling1Mar 24, 2014
Electrical system1Oct 17, 2013

Safety recalls4

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Dec 11, 2019Latest campaign
Dec 11, 201919V875000

Equipment: other owners/service/other manual

Improper CRS installation increases the risk of an injury to the occupant in the event of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 19V875000
What's wrong
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2014 Cayman and Cayman S, 2014-2016 911 GT3, 2016 911 GT3 RS and 911 R, 2018 911 GT3 and 911 GT2 RS and 2019 911 GT3 RS, 911 GT3, and 911 GT2 RS vehicles. The Child Restraint System (CRS) instructions within the Owner's Manual may not provide enough specificity for proper installation. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."
Risk
Improper CRS installation increases the risk of an injury to the occupant in the event of a crash.
Remedy
Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will provide a an Owner's Manual supplement with proper CRS installation instructions, free of charge. The recall began February 7, 2020. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AKC0.
Filed under
911 Gt3
Campaign
NHTSA 19V875000 · Dec 11, 2019
Nov 4, 201414V698000

Latches/locks/linkages: hood latch

A failure of the hood latching mechanism may cause the hood to suddenly open during vehicle operation and will severely impede the driver's ability to see out the front…

DetailsHide details for campaign 14V698000
What's wrong
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Porsche 911, Boxster, and Cayman vehicles manufactured May 7, 2014, to September 23, 2014. The front hood upper lock components were not manufactured to specification and may fail to securely latch the vehicle's hood during operation.
Risk
A failure of the hood latching mechanism may cause the hood to suddenly open during vehicle operation and will severely impede the driver's ability to see out the front windshield, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the lock on the front hood, free of charge. The recall began December 12, 2014. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AE04.
Filed under
911
Campaign
NHTSA 14V698000 · Nov 4, 2014
Mar 24, 201414V090000

Engine and engine cooling

A damaged crankcase may allow engine oil to leak onto hot components in the engine bay which may result in a fire.

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What's wrong
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain model year 2014 911 GT3 vehicles manufactured October 19, 2013, through January 16, 2014. In the affected vehicles, a piston connecting rod may come loose and damage the engine crankcase.
Risk
A damaged crankcase may allow engine oil to leak onto hot components in the engine bay which may result in a fire.
Remedy
Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will install a new engine with improved piston connecting rod connections, free of charge. The recall began on June 6, 2014. Owners may contact Porsche at 1-800-545-8039. Porsche's number for this recall is AE01. Note: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the engine has been replaced.
Filed under
911 Gt3
Campaign
NHTSA 14V090000 · Mar 24, 2014
Oct 17, 201313V502000

Electrical system

The intermittent plug may cause the passenger seat frontal and knee airbags may be deactivated.

DetailsHide details for campaign 13V502000
What's wrong
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain model year 2014 Boxster, Boxster S, Cayman, Cayman S and 911 Carrera (S, Cabriolet, S Cabriolet, 4, 4S, 4 Cabriolet, 4s Cabriolet) vehicles manufactured September 2, 2013, through September 23, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the passenger seats may be equipped with defective wiring harnesses resulting in intermittent contact with the harness plug.
Risk
The intermittent plug may cause the passenger seat frontal and knee airbags may be deactivated. In the event of a crash necessitating airbag deployment, this may increase the risk of injury to the front passenger.
Remedy
Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger seat free of charge. The recall began on December 11, 2013. Owners may contact Porsche at 1-770-290-3500. Porsche's recall number is AD04.
Filed under
911 Carrera
Campaign
NHTSA 13V502000 · Oct 17, 2013

Merged from NHTSA model names: 911 Gt3, 911, 911 Carrera. 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 component5

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
5Complaints filed
0Involving a crash
2Involving a fire
1Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Visibility/wiper240000
Engine240021
Unknown or other120000
Structure120000
Electrical system120011
Fuel/propulsion system120011

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, 911 Carrera.

Latest reports

  • Unknown or other

    “Both driver and passenger side door panels are failing causing them to raise due to failed seal and/or glue used in production.”

    Filed 01/21/2022 · ODI 11448354
  • Engine

    “Tl* the contact owned a 2014 porsche 911 carrera. While driving 15 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact exited the vehicle and noticed that the engine was on fire.”

    Filed 01/25/2018 · ODI 11064801
  • Electrical system

    “Driving normally. Loss of power. Message indicated reduced engine powe ok to drive. Tried to pull over to shoulder. Car stalls in middle of high traffic high speed highway. Smoke appeared.”

    Filed 08/19/2017 · ODI 11016371

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2014 Porsche 911 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2014 Porsche 911 have?

NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2014 Porsche 911. The most recent, 19V875000 (reported December 11, 2019), concerns equipment. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2014 Porsche 911?

Visibility/wiper is the most-reported component, named in 2 complaints out of 5 filed with NHTSA (40%). Across all complaints, owners reported 0 crashs and 2 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2014 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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