Most common 2011 Porsche 911 GT3 RS problems
Share of the 1 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Porsche 911 GT3 RS complaints by model year
2011 Porsche 911 GT3 RS recalls (2)
Seat belts
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
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into a possible defect involving the 2011 Porsche 911 GT3 RS:
Rapid coolant loss
On April 26, 2013, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE13-009 to investigate 10 complaints alleging incidents of sudden coolant loss while traveling on public roadways in certain model year (MY) 2001 through 2007 Porsche 911 vehicles.The complaints alleged that pipe ends joined by epoxy to certain cooling system components may fail suddenly and separate, resulting in large volumes of coolant…
2011 Porsche 911 GT3 RS engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.8L 6-cyl | 6-speed manual | RWD | 14 / 20 / 16 |
| 4.0L 6-cyl | 6-speed manual | RWD | 13 / 19 / 15 |
EPA ratings. Class: Sports car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2011 Porsche 911 GT3 RS a good car?
That is a low number of complaints for a car on sale this long. So far owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA.
What is the most common problem with the 2011 Porsche 911 GT3 RS?
The engine & cooling — 1 complaint, 100% of all complaints for this model year.
How many recalls does the 2011 Porsche 911 GT3 RS have?
There are 2 recalls for the 2011 Porsche 911 GT3 RS, the most recent from August 5, 2011 (seat belts). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
At what mileage do 2011 Porsche 911 GT3 RS problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 10,000 miles; 100% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
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.