Porsche 911 Turbo Recalls

The Porsche 911 Turbo has been recalled 4 times across the 2001, 2003 model years. The most recent recall, from February 18, 2004, covers the seats. Recall repairs are free at any authorized Porsche dealer.

4recalls
0do not drive / park outside
2model years affected

What gets recalled

  • Seats
    125%
  • Steering
    125%
  • Transmission & drivetrain
    125%
  • Fuel & propulsion system
    125%

2003 Porsche 911 Turbo recalls (2)

Seats

NHTSA recall 04V-070 · Feb 18, 2004 · 1,805 vehicles

Certain passenger vehicles fitted with front seat backs, which do not meet Porsche's strength standards.

Remedy: Dealers will replace both the front seats. Owner notification began on April 26, 2004. Owners should contact Porsche at 1-800-545-8039.

Steering › Hydraulic power assist › Hose, piping, and connections

NHTSA recall 03V-218 · Jun 16, 2003 · 1,043 vehicles

Certain passenger vehicles May have a loose fitting in the pressure line of the power steering assembly.

Remedy: Dealers will tighten the fitting to specifications. Owner notification began on December 1, 2003. Owners should contact Porsche at 1-800-545-8039.

2001 Porsche 911 Turbo recalls (2)

Power train › Clutch assembly › Pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)

NHTSA recall 01V-015 · Jan 23, 2001 · 910 vehicles

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with manual transmissions. It is possible that the clutch pressure line could leak in the area of its connection with the clutch cylinder.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the clutch pressure line and an additional supporting bracket will be installed on vehicles produced before October 13, 2000.

Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

NHTSA recall 01V-016 · Jan 23, 2001 · 493 vehicles

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. It is possible that the fuel supply line could leak due to chaffing with the intake manifold and/or the fuel return line could leak due to chaffing with a spring band clamp used to secure a coolant line.

Remedy: Dealers will install a protective sheath on the fuel supply line. In addition, for vehicles produced between April 7 and May 22, 2000, the spring band clamp will be replaced with a screw type hose clamp and installed in…

Frequently asked questions

How many recalls does the Porsche 911 Turbo have?

NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the Porsche 911 Turbo across 2 model years.

How do I know if my Porsche 911 Turbo has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN decoder & recall check or on nhtsa.gov/recalls. Dealers fix recalls for free, even if you are not the original owner.

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.