2004 PORSCHE 911 GT3
0 recalls — 32 complaints — 149 TSBs
No recalls found for this vehicle.
Complaint Statistics
32 total complaints
3 crashes
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ENGINE | 22 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 3 |
| POWER TRAIN | 3 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 |
ENGINE
Jan 23, 2017
Incident date: Apr 2, 2012
THE CAR WAS BEING DRIVEN WHEN SUDDENLY THE COOLANT SYSTEM FAILED AND COOLANT SPILLED FROM UNDER THE ENGINE CAUSING MY CAR TO SKID OUT OF CONTROL. THE COOLANT ALSO POSED A HAZARD TO OTHER CARS ON THE ROAD DUE TO THE EXTREMELY SLIPPERY NATURE OF THE LIQUID. THE CAR HAD TO BE TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT M... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Aug 12, 2015
Incident date: Jul 18, 2015
I WAS DRIVING AROUND A CORNER ABOUT 40 MPH WHEN THE CAR SUDDENLY SPUN AROUND. I THEN SAW STEAM COMING FROM THE ENGINE. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION THERE WAS COOLANT ON THE GROUND. ONE OF THE COOLANT FITTINGS HAD COME COMPLETELY LOOSE, AND ALL THE COOLANT HAD LEAKED OUT. THE ONLY REAL FIX IS TO WELD ALL ... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Aug 12, 2015
Incident date: Jul 18, 2015
I WAS DRIVING AROUND A CORNER ABOUT 40 MPH WHEN THE CAR SUDDENLY SPUN AROUND. I THEN SAW STEAM COMING FROM THE ENGINE. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION THERE WAS COOLANT ON THE GROUND. ONE OF THE COOLANT FITTINGS HAD COME COMPLETELY LOOSE, AND ALL THE COOLANT HAD LEAKED OUT. THE ONLY REAL FIX IS TO WELD ALL ... Read more
ENGINE
Jun 15, 2015
Incident date: Jun 11, 2015
ON VERY HOT DAY, OVER 100 DEGREES F, AFTER HAVING JUST EXITED A FREEWAY ONTO A CITY STREET, WHILE ACCELERATING FROM RED LIGHT, A GLUED-IN WATER COOLANT PIPE/TUBE POPPED OUT FROM ITS CAST HOUSING, CAUSING CATASTROPHIC LOSS OF ALL COOLING FLUIDS WHICH SPILLED ONTO THE ROADWAY, IMMEDIATE INCREASE IN EN... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jun 15, 2015
Incident date: Jun 11, 2015
ON VERY HOT DAY, OVER 100 DEGREES F, AFTER HAVING JUST EXITED A FREEWAY ONTO A CITY STREET, WHILE ACCELERATING FROM RED LIGHT, A GLUED-IN WATER COOLANT PIPE/TUBE POPPED OUT FROM ITS CAST HOUSING, CAUSING CATASTROPHIC LOSS OF ALL COOLING FLUIDS WHICH SPILLED ONTO THE ROADWAY, IMMEDIATE INCREASE IN EN... Read more
ENGINE
Dec 30, 2014
Incident date: Aug 31, 2014
A COOLANT LINE FITTING THAT IS EPOXIED INTO THE BLOCK BECAME SUDDENLY AND COMPLETELY DISCONNECTED. THE COOLANT ALL FLOWED OUT OF THE LEAK NEARLY INSTANTLY. THE POOL OF COOLANT CREATED A HAZARD FOR FOLLOWING CARS AND THE MOTOR NEEDED TO BE SHUT DOWN IMMEDIATELY AND THE CAR TOWED TO A SERVICE FACILI... Read more
ENGINE
Jan 14, 2014
Incident date: Nov 24, 2013
WENT TO STREETS OF WILLOW DRIVING EVENT. DURING 3RD RUN SESSION I NOTICED STEAM COMING FROM BEHIND AS I WAS TAKING A 180 DEGREE TURN. I IMMEDIATELY STOPPED THE CAR WHEN IT WAS SAFE TO DO SO AND SHUT THE ENGINE OFF. STEAM KEPT BILLOWING AND THE CAR SEEMS TO HAVE LOST ALL IT'S COOLANT IN A FEW SECONDS... Read more
ENGINE
Sep 25, 2013
Incident date: Sep 21, 2013
I WAS DRIVING AT MILLER MOTORSPORTS IN TOOELE UTAH IN DRIVERS EDUCATION EVENT WHEN MY ENGINE TEMPERATURE GAUGE STARTED TO INCREASE FROM 180 DEGREES UP PAST 200 DEGREES. AS THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE WENT TO 250 DEGREES, A COOLANT FAILURE LIGHT CAME ON. I PULLED OFF THE TRACK AND SHUT DOWN THE CAR WITHIN... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Sep 25, 2013
Incident date: Sep 21, 2013
I WAS DRIVING AT MILLER MOTORSPORTS IN TOOELE UTAH IN DRIVERS EDUCATION EVENT WHEN MY ENGINE TEMPERATURE GAUGE STARTED TO INCREASE FROM 180 DEGREES UP PAST 200 DEGREES. AS THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE WENT TO 250 DEGREES, A COOLANT FAILURE LIGHT CAME ON. I PULLED OFF THE TRACK AND SHUT DOWN THE CAR WITHIN... Read more
ENGINE
Sep 6, 2013
Incident date: Aug 30, 2013
THE EPOXY HOLDING AN ALUMINUM ELBOW THAT CONNECTS A COOLANT HOSE TO THE WATER PUMP (I BELIEVE) LET GO, THE ELBOW WORKED ITS WAY LOOSE FROM THE PUMP AND EMPTIED THE COOLANT FROM THE SYSTEM OUT ONTO THE ROAD SURFACE. I BECAME AWARE OF THE PROBLEM WHEN I NOTICED THAT THE ENGINE TEMPERATURE NEEDLE HAD ... Read more
ENGINE
Aug 9, 2013
Incident date: Aug 16, 2008
WHILE DRIVING AT A DRIVERS EDUCATION EVENT AT WATKINS GLEN RACE TRACK, A COOLANT FITTING CAME APART AND OUT OF ITS HOUSING RELEASING ABOUT 3-4 GALLONS OF COOLANT ONTO THE TRACK. LUCKILY NO ACCIDENT OCCURRED. SINCE THE CAR WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY PORSCHE AGREED TO COVER THE FAILURE UNDER GOOD WILL A... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Jul 30, 2013
Incident date: Jul 25, 2013
A COOLANT LINE CAME LOOSE THEN I WAS DRIVING THE CAR. I WAS VERY LUCKY I DID NOT SPIN IN THE COOLANT, AND GET IN A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE. THE LINES WERE ORIGINALLY "GLUED" IN FROM THE FACTORY. THIS WAS A POOR DESIGN AND IS A WEAKNESS OF THE CAR WHICH COULD HAVE BE... Read more
ENGINE
Jul 30, 2013
Incident date: Jul 25, 2013
A COOLANT LINE CAME LOOSE THEN I WAS DRIVING THE CAR. I WAS VERY LUCKY I DID NOT SPIN IN THE COOLANT, AND GET IN A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE. THE LINES WERE ORIGINALLY "GLUED" IN FROM THE FACTORY. THIS WAS A POOR DESIGN AND IS A WEAKNESS OF THE CAR WHICH COULD HAVE BE... Read more
ENGINE
Jul 1, 2013
Incident date: Jan 28, 2012
WHILE DRIVING THE CAR ON TRACK, A COOLANT FITTING BROKE LOOSE AND DUMPED ALL THE ANTIFREEZE DOWN ONTO THE TRACK SURFACE. A VEHICLE ON TRACK BEHIND ME RAN OVER THE ANTIFREEZE, LOST CONTROL AND SKIDDED OFF THE TRACK. THE DRIVER OF THE OTHER CAR WASN'T INJURED AND THERE DIDN'T APPEAR TO BE MUCH DAMAGE ... Read more
Crash
ENGINE
Jun 21, 2013
Incident date: Jun 21, 2013
COOLANT PIPES LEAKING AFTER DRIVE. *TR
ENGINE
Jun 20, 2013
Incident date: Mar 15, 2011
THIS IS IN RESPONSE TO MY AWARENESS OF NHTSA PE13-009. I AM THE THIRD OWNER OF A 2004 PORSCHE GT3 THAT I USE PRIMARILY FOR TRACK DRIVING DAYS AND OCCASIONALLY FOR STREET USE. WHEN I PURCHASED THE CAR IN 2010, I WAS AWARE OF MANY REPORTS FROM OWNERS OF SIMILAR CARS THAT HAD EXPERIENCED SUDDEN COOL... Read more
ENGINE
Jun 14, 2013
Incident date: Aug 15, 2009
I PURCHASED MY 2004 PORSCHE GT3 IN MAY OF 2009. IT HAD JUST UNDER 20,000 MILES ON IT. IN AUGUST, 2010, I WAS DRIVING ON TRACK AT TEXAS MOTOR SPEEDWAY AND ONE OF THE COOLANT FITTINGS CAME LOOSE FROM THE ENGINE. THE EPOXY THAT HOLDS THE PRESS-FIT COUPLER TO ONE OF THE HEAT EXCHANGERS HAD LOST ITS A... Read more
POWER TRAIN
May 30, 2013
Incident date: Jul 18, 2012
I HAD PRO-ACTIVE REPAIRS PERFORMED ON MY 2004 PORSCHE GT3 COOLANT SYSTEM DUE TO KNOWN ISSUE OF COOLANT PIPES SEPARATING FROM THE ENGINE. I HAD THE REPAIR PERFORMED BECAUSE I WAS AFRAID OF LOSING CONTROL OF MY VEHICLE (IT IS MY DAILY DRIVER) OR CAUSING A CRASH BEHIND ME. THE REPAIRS COST ME $3900 + C... Read more
ENGINE
May 30, 2013
Incident date: Jul 18, 2012
I HAD PRO-ACTIVE REPAIRS PERFORMED ON MY 2004 PORSCHE GT3 COOLANT SYSTEM DUE TO KNOWN ISSUE OF COOLANT PIPES SEPARATING FROM THE ENGINE. I HAD THE REPAIR PERFORMED BECAUSE I WAS AFRAID OF LOSING CONTROL OF MY VEHICLE (IT IS MY DAILY DRIVER) OR CAUSING A CRASH BEHIND ME. THE REPAIRS COST ME $3900 + C... Read more
ENGINE
May 28, 2013
Incident date: May 25, 2013
EXPERIENCED SUDDEN COOLANT LOSS WHILE DRIVING ON PUBLIC ROADWAY. A BONDED-IN ALUMINUM TUBE (SPIGOT) ON THE COOLANT DISTRIBUTION MANIFOLD POPPED OFF, RESULTING IN A MASSIVE, INSTANT COOLANT LOSS. THE COOLANT DUMPED ALL OVER THE REAR TIRE, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO GO IN TO AN UNCONTROLLABLE SKID, RENDER... Read more
ENGINE
May 24, 2013
Incident date: May 24, 2013
THE COOLANT LINES ON THIS CAR HAVE WELL KNOWN AND DOCUMENTED FAILURE PROBLEMS. I AM VERY CONCERNED FOR MY SAFETY AND THE SAFETY OF MY PASSENGERS AND AS SUCH AM GOING TO HAVE THE REPAIRS COMPLETED AS A PRECAUTIONARY MEASURE. WITH THE FAILURE RATE OF THE COOLANT FITTINGS ON THESE CARS, AND THE USUAL... Read more
ENGINE
May 13, 2013
Incident date: May 13, 2013
I BOUGHT THIS CAR BRAND NEW FROM PORSCHE AND ALTHOUGH IT ONLY HAS AROUND 14,000 MILES ON IT, I FEEL I MUST LIMIT USE OF THE CAR UNTIL IT GETS THE GLUED COOLANT LINES REPAIRED. I HAVE NOT HAD A FAILURE YET BUT THE RISKS OF WAITING UNTIL THAT HAPPENS ARE HIGH AND COULD EASILY GO BEYOND THE FINANCIAL ... Read more
ENGINE
May 7, 2013
Incident date: Nov 10, 2012
EARLY COOLANT PIPE LEAKAGE AT ONE OF THE FITTINGS. UNABLE TO REPAIR WITHOUT ENGINE REMOVAL. I CHOSE TO REPAIR ALL COOLANT FITTINGS AT THAT TIME. *TR
ENGINE
Apr 30, 2013
Incident date: Apr 21, 2010
PREVIOUS OWNER STATED THAT COOLANT LINES DISCONNECTED DUE TO FAILURE OF THE FITTINGS. COOLANT WAS SPILLED ALL OVER THE ROAD BEHIND HIM. ANOTHER DRIVER BARELY MISSED THE COOLANT BUT THERE COULD HAVE BEEN A MAJOR ACCIDENT. PORSCHE FIXED THE PROBLEM UNDER WARRANTY, BUT THE FITTINGS WERE NOT WELDED AS T... Read more
ENGINE
Apr 24, 2013
Incident date: Sep 24, 2011
COOLANT LINES CAME LOOSE WHERE THEY WERE GLUED TO THE MOTOR. I HAVE SEEN CATASTROPHIC FAILURES, AND DID NOT WANT TO HAVE AN ACCIDENT. HAD THE MOTOR REMOVED, AND REPAIR SHOP SAID SOME OF MINE WERE LOOSE AND SHOWED SIGNS OF LEAKING. HAD ALL WELDED AT AN INDEPENDENT SHOP. PORSCHE WOULD NOT FIX UNLE... Read more
ENGINE
Apr 24, 2013
Incident date: Jun 15, 2012
FAILURE OF FACTORY GLUED IN COOLANT FITTING CAUSED AN INSTANT DUMP OF COOLANT ONTO THE REAR TIRES OF THE CAR CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL AND A SPIN. THIS IS A WELL DOCUMENTED PROBLEM IN ALL PORSCHE GT3'S AND PORSCHE TURBO'S AND PORSCHE REFUSES TO IDENTIFY THE DESIGN FLAW OF HAVING THESE FITTINGS GLUED ... Read more
Crash
ENGINE
Apr 19, 2013
Incident date: Apr 30, 2012
WHILE PARTICIPATING IN THE ONE LAP OF AMERICA IN 2012 I HAD A COOLANT PIPE FITTING (BEHIND THE ALTERNATOR) COME LOOSE CAUSING THE CAR TO DUMP ALL ITS ANTIFREEZE ON THE TRACK. 3 CARS BEHIND ME RAN INTO THE ANTIFREEZE AND HAD OFF ROAD EXCURSIONS BUT LUCKILY NO DAMAGE OCCURRED TO ANY OTHER VEHICLE. U... Read more
ENGINE
Apr 16, 2013
Incident date: Mar 14, 2013
ENGINE HAS PRESS FIT (AND GLUED) COUPLINGS FOR COOLANT LINES. WHEN COUPLING FAILS, THERE IS RAPID COOLANT LOSS WHICH IS A TOXIC HAZARD AS WELL AS POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS TO TRAFFIC. *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
May 12, 2011
Incident date: Jun 15, 2010
PRESSED FITTINGS FOR THE COOLING SYSTEM FAILED DUMPING COOLANT ON THE REAR TIRES CAUSING THE CAR TO CRASH. THE REPLACEMENT PART FAILED THE SAME WAY THREE WEEKS LATER.
Crash
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Feb 2, 2011
Incident date: Jul 15, 2010
DRIVING IN A HIGH PERFORMANCE DRIVING EVENT ON A HOT DAY GOING AROUND A FAST RIGHT HAND TURN AND FELT THE CAR BEING A LITTLE LOOSE THEN NOTICED THE ON BOARD COMPUTER FLASHING LOW COOLANT. I SLOWED DOWN AND PULLED IN TO A SAFE PLACE TO CHECK THE MOTOR AND SAW A COOLANT J SHAPED PRESS FITTING COMPLETE... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Jan 30, 2011
Incident date: Jan 22, 2011
PORSCHE GT1 ENGINE PRESS FIT COUPLING FOR COOLANT LINES. WHEN COUPLING FAILS, THERE IS RAPID COOLANT LOSS WHICH IS A TOXIC HAZARD AS WELL AS POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS TO TRAFFIC. ALSO, WITHOUT COOLANT THE ENGINE IS IN JEOPARDY OF OVERHEATING. *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Jan 30, 2011
Incident date: Aug 9, 2009
PORSCHE GT1 ENGINE PRESS FIT COOLANT COUPLING FAILURE. HIGH PRESSURE COOLANT COUPLER FAILS CAUSING RAPID LOSS OF ALL COOLANT. THIS IS NOT ONLY A TOXIC HAZARD, BUT A SAFETY CONCERN ON THE ROAD. FURTHER, LOSS OF COOLANT JEOPARDIZES ENGINE LIFE. THE GT1 ENGINE HAS 8 PRESS FIT COUPLINGS. SO FAR, 2 ... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins — 2004 PORSCHE 911 GT3
149 manufacturer communications from 130 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 43 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 32 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 22 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 17 |
| 061500 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION | 5 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 5 |
| 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 4 |
| 200000 WHEELS | 3 |
No. 09-24
Apr 10, 2024
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Manufacturers certificate - allocation of approved engine oils up until MY2020
No. 06-09-5
Apr 10, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Technical information for overspeed events
No. D8
Feb 2, 2024
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Product knowledge for the chassis and VIN numbering systems
PIWIS2401f
Feb 1, 2024
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Information for PIWIS tester update 42.500.008
PIWIS2302s
Nov 17, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
Information for PIWIS tester update 42.300.050 & .052
No. 35-23
Nov 14, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Instructions on manufactures certificate for approved Porsche A40 engine oils
No. 32-23
Nov 14, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Instructions on manufacturers certificate for approved C20 engine oils
No. 33-23
Nov 14, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Instructions on manufactures certificate for approved Porsche C30 engine oils
PIWIS2302r
Nov 10, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
Information for PIWIS tester update 42.300.040 & .041
PIWIS2302q
Nov 7, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
Information for PIWIS tester update 42.300.035
PIWIS2302p
Nov 3, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
Information for PIWIS tester update 42.300.030 - .032
No. D654
Nov 2, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the glass roof - 9J0877069EY and 9J0877069DY
PIWIS2302h
Oct 5, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Special tools and equipment information on PIWIS tester update 42.250.050
PIWIS2302g
Sep 29, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Information on PIWIS tester update 42.250.045
PIWIS2302f
Sep 25, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Information on PIWIS tester update 42.250.042
PIWIS2302e
Sep 22, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Information PIWIS tester update 42.250.040
PIWIS2302d
Sep 19, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Information on PIWIS tester update 42.250.032
PIWIS2302C
Sep 14, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Information on PIWIS tester update 42.250.030
PIWIS2302b
Sep 12, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Information on PIWIS tester update 42.200.025
PIWIS2302a
Sep 8, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Information on PIWIS tester update 42.200.020 & .022
No. 2314
Sep 6, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Special tools and equipment information for all Porsche models. Diagnostic equipment standards.
No. 16-23
Sep 5, 2023
061500 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION
Manufacturers certificate for an overview of approved Porsche C20 engine oils.
No. 17-23
Sep 5, 2023
061500 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION
Manufacturers certificate for an overview of approved Porsche C30 engine oils.
PIWIS2301az
Sep 5, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Information on PIWIS tester update 42.200.000 a?? 42.200.012
No. 18-23
Sep 5, 2023
061500 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION
Manufacturers certificate for an overview of approved Porsche C40 engine oils.
No. 19-23
Sep 5, 2023
061500 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION
Manufacturers certificate for an overview of approved Porsche A40 engine oils.
No. 2313
Sep 1, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Special tools and equipment information for the Pico Oscilloscope Extended Functionality
No. D5
Aug 29, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
Parts information for parts withdrawal on the locks made to original key code
No. D5
Aug 29, 2023
353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
Parts information for parts withdrawal on the locks made to original key code
PIWIS2301ay
Aug 28, 2023
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Information on PIWIS tester update 42.100.060 & .065
PIWIS2301ay
Aug 28, 2023
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Information on PIWIS tester update 42.100.060 & .065
No. D647
Aug 25, 2023
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Parts information on parts withdrawal for the oil pump
No. D647
Aug 25, 2023
061510 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:PUMP
Parts information on parts withdrawal for the oil pump
No. 14-23
Jul 31, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Manufacturers certificate for allocation of approved engine oils
PIWIS2301as
Jul 25, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
Information for PIWIS tester update 42.100.000, .010 & .011
PIWIS2301ar
Jul 14, 2023
280100 BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
Information for PIWIS tester updates 42.000.050 & .051
PIWIS2301aq
Jul 12, 2023
280100 BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
Information for PIWIS tester update 42.000.048
PIWIS2301ap
Jul 7, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
Information for PIWIS tester update 42.000.040
PIWIS2301ao
Jul 4, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
Information for PIWIS tester update 42.000.035
No. 2311
Jun 22, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
Special tools information on an upgrade to the pushers for the VAS5237
No. 02-23-1
Mar 24, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Manufacturers certificate for approved engine C20 engine oils.
No. D4a
Mar 16, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
Product knowledge for the Porsche evolution from 1948-2023.
PIWIS2301k
Feb 27, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
Information for PIWIS tester update 41.750.045 & .046
No. 2303
Feb 14, 2023
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Special tools information for the pneumatic cartridge gun.
No. 04-23
Feb 13, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Overview of approved engine C40 oils for all Porsche models that use C40 oil.
No. 03-23
Feb 13, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Overview of approved engine C30 oils for all Porsche models that use C30 oil.
No. 05-23
Feb 13, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Overview of approved engine A40 oils for all Porsche models that use A40 oil.
No. 2234
Dec 8, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Instructions on advanced technical information for improper odometer and speedometer function
No. 17D4a
Dec 6, 2022
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
The following illustrations are based on the four poster set "Evolution Porsche 1948-2006".
No. 1758.4
Nov 30, 2022
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Special tools information for the logo templates and exchangeable inserts.
PIWIS2202b
Nov 18, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Information for PIWIS tester update 41.500.020 & .022
PIWIS2201au
Sep 30, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Information for PIWIS tester update 41.400.000 & .010.
PIWIS2201at
Sep 26, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Information for PIWIS tester update #41.375.050
PIWIS2201as
Sep 22, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Information for PIWIS tester update #41.375.045.
No. D615
Sep 19, 2022
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the fuel filler flap
No. D615
Sep 19, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the fuel filler flap
PIWIS2201ar
Sep 16, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Information for PIWIS tester update #41.375.040
No. 1734.1
Sep 13, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Special tools information for the corner weight/alignment scales on all Porsche GT cars and 918 Spyders.
No. 1804.1
Aug 30, 2022
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Instructions on advanced technical information for the lubricant for the sunroof/sliding roof.
PIWIS2201an
Aug 26, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Information for PIWIS tester update #41.300.000, .010 & .012
No. 35-22
Jul 30, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Overview of approved engine C30 oils for Porsche models using C30 oils.
No. 36-22
Jul 30, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Instructions on the manufacturers certificate for approve Porsche A40 engine oils.
No. 31-22
Jul 30, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Overview of approved engine C40 engine oils for all Porsche models using this oil.
No. 33-22
Jul 30, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Overview of approved engine C20 engine oils for all Porsche models using this oil.
No. 1801.4
Mar 30, 2022
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
Advanced technical information for a brake squeal.
No. D599
Mar 14, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the valve spring. Part numbers affected are PAB109623 and 958109623.
No. 06-22
Feb 24, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Instructions on the manufacturers certificate for allocation of approved engine oils up until MY2020. (starting back at MY1984). An overview of the approved engine oils.
No. 61-21
Aug 31, 2021
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
List of approved engine oils for all Porsche models using C40 oil.
No. 61-21
Aug 31, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
List of approved engine oils for all Porsche models using C40 oil.
No. 60-21
Aug 31, 2021
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
List of approved engine C30 engine oils for all Porsche vehicles using C30 oil.
No. 59-21
Aug 31, 2021
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
List of approved C20 engine oils for all Porsche models using C20 oil.
No. 2112
Aug 12, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
Special tools information on new Redline Dual Purpose Diagnostic Leak Locator.
PIWIS2101ac
Jun 25, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
Information on new PIWIS Tester update #40.300.020.
No. 68-20
Jun 23, 2021
200000 WHEELS
List of approved wheels and tires for the 911 GT3 and GT3RS.
PIWIS2101ab
Jun 18, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
Information on PIWIS tester update #40.300.000 & .010.
PIWIS2101aa
Jun 11, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
Information on new PIWIS Tester update #40.250.040
No. D13.2
Jun 2, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
Information on new PIWIS Tester program for independent repair facilities.
PIWIS2101z
Jun 1, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
Information on Porsche PIWIS Tester update #40.250.030 & .035.
No. 17-21
May 24, 2021
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
List of approved engine oils for new and classic Porsche models.
PIWIS2101y
May 21, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
Information on Porsche PIWIS Tester III Online Update 40.200.020.
PIWIS2101x
May 10, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Information on Porsche PIWIS Tester III Online Update 40.200.000, .010, .015 & .016.
No. 52-21
Apr 19, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Information on how to deal with a potential cyber security breach.
No. D4a
Mar 30, 2021
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Historical information on Porsche product evolution.
No. 13-21
Mar 26, 2021
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
List of approved C20 style engine oils for classic and new Porsche models since 1984.
No. 13-21
Mar 26, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
List of approved C20 style engine oils for classic and new Porsche models since 1984.
PIWIS2102j
Mar 5, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
Information on PIWIS Tester update 40.000.020 & .022.
No. 03-21
Mar 5, 2021
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
List of approved C20 engine oils for all new and classic Porsche models 1984 and newer.
No. 07-21-1
Mar 5, 2021
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
List of approved C30 engine oils for all new and Classic Porsche vehicles MY1984 and newer.
No. 08-21
Mar 5, 2021
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
List of approved C40 engine oils for new and classic Porsche vehicles MY 1984 and newer.
No. 09-21
Mar 5, 2021
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
List of approved A40 style engine oils for new and classic Porsche vehicles MY 1984 and newer.
No. 1820.1
Jan 27, 2021
160000 STRUCTURE
Special tools information on a measuring and alignment system.
No. 53-20
Dec 3, 2020
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
List of approved C40 style engine oils for new and classic Porsche vehicles.
No. 54-20
Dec 3, 2020
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
List of approved A40 style engine oils for new and classic Porsche models.
No. 54-20
Dec 3, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
List of approved A40 style engine oils for new and classic Porsche models.
No. 2000
Oct 28, 2020
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Advanced Technical information on a NVH Lubrication kit.
No. 31-20
Sep 25, 2020
061500 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION
List of approved engine oils for all Porsche models since 2003.
No. 33-20
Sep 3, 2020
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Overview of Approved Porsche C20 Engine Oils
PIWIS2001ac
Sep 1, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Information on PIWIS Tester III Online Update 39.700.000, .010 & .012
PIWIS2001v
Jun 25, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Information on new PIWIS tester update 39.500.020 and .025.
PIWIS2001v
Jun 25, 2020
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Information on new PIWIS tester update 39.500.020 and .025.
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NHTSA Safety Investigations — PORSCHE 911 GT3
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE13009
Opened: Apr 26, 2013 — Closed: Mar 10, 2014
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 epo... Read more
PORSCHE 911 GT3 — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the PORSCHE 911 GT3 across all model years (2008–2023).
43
Total Recalls
67
Total Complaints
1
Investigations
5
Reported Crashes
2
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
PORSCHE 911 GT3 — Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.