Porsche 911 GT3 RS Problems by Year

We compared every Porsche 911 GT3 RS model year from 2011–2016 using 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, 4 recalls and federal defect investigations. No 911 GT3 RS year stands out with an unusual number of complaints.

2model years
1complaints
4recalls
—worst years
—best years

Complaints by model year

201120161
Owner complaints per model year, Porsche 911 GT3 RS. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).
YearComplaintsvs. typical*RecallsTop problemVerdict
20160—2—Few
20111—2EngineFew

* Complaints compared with the median 911 GT3 RS year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.

Most common Porsche 911 GT3 RS problems

  • Engine & coolingworst: 2011
    1100%

Latest Porsche 911 GT3 RS recalls

Child seat

NHTSA recall 19V-875 · Dec 11, 2019 · 15,501 vehicles

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.

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.

Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module

NHTSA recall 17V-134 · Mar 2, 2017 · 120 vehicles

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2016 911 GT3 RS and 911 R vehicles and 2017 911 Carrera, 911 Carrera Cabriolet, 911 Carrera 4, 911 Carrera 4S, 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet, 911 Carrera S, 911 Carrera S Cabriolet, 911 Targa 4, 911 Targa 4S, 911 Turbo S, 911 Turbo S Cabriolet, 718 Boxster, 718 Boxster…

Remedy: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected air bags, free of charge. The recall began May 15, 2017. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243.

Seat belts

NHTSA recall 11V-409 · Aug 5, 2011 · 235 vehicles

Porsche is recalling certain model year 2011 911 speedster and 911 gts rs 4.0; and model year 2012 boxster (including s and spyder); cayman (including s and r); 911 carrera (including s, gts, 4, 4s, and 4 gts); 911 targa 4 and targa 4s; and 911 turbo and turbo s models manufactured from May 31, 2011, through June 10, 2011.

Remedy: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat belt anchors and, if necessary, replace the seat belt. The repairs will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on September 2, 2011.

Wheels › Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs

NHTSA recall 11V-285 · Jun 10, 2011 · 1,702 vehicles

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.

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.

All 4 Porsche 911 GT3 RS recalls by year →

Frequently asked questions

What years of the Porsche 911 GT3 RS should you avoid?

None of the Porsche 911 GT3 RS years has an unusually high number of complaints compared with the others at the same age.

What are the most common Porsche 911 GT3 RS problems?

Across all years, owners report the most problems with the engine & cooling (1). Engine complaints peak in the 2011 model year.

How many recalls has the Porsche 911 GT3 RS had?

4 recalls across 2011–2016. The model year with the most is 2011. See all Porsche 911 GT3 RS recalls by year.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.