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1983 PORSCHE 911

1 recalls, 2 complaints - 71 TSBs

83V111000 Oct 26, 1983
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Defect Description
THE REAR SEAT BELTS DO NOT INCLUDE EMERGENCY-LOCKING OR AUTOMATIC-LOCKING RETRACTORS. THE BELTS DO NOT COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION".
Remedy
RECALLED VEHICLES WILL HAVE THE RIGHT REAR SEAT BELT AND A PORTION TO THE LEFT BELT REPLACED WITH RETRACTABLE BELTS.
26,300 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC.

Complaint Statistics

2 total complaints 2 injuries

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL1
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Mar 16, 2001
Incident date: Nov 23, 2000
CONSUMER PRESSED THE CLUTCH PEDAL TO CHANGE GEARS, HOWEVER PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR AND IT HAD TO BE DRIVEN IN ONLY 1 GEAR, VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER AND FIXED, HOWEVER IT FAILED AGAIN, THIS TIME WHILE IN FIRST GEAR, VEHICLE LURCHED BACKWARDS CAUSING AN ACCIDENT AND CONSUMER TO BE INJURED, CONSUMER IS ... Read more
1 injured
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY Mar 16, 2001
Incident date: Nov 23, 2000
CONSUMER PRESSED THE CLUTCH PEDAL TO CHANGE GEARS, HOWEVER PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR AND IT HAD TO BE DRIVEN IN ONLY 1 GEAR, VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER AND FIXED, HOWEVER IT FAILED AGAIN, THIS TIME WHILE IN FIRST GEAR, VEHICLE LURCHED BACKWARDS CAUSING AN ACCIDENT AND CONSUMER TO BE INJURED, CONSUMER IS ... Read more
1 injured

Technical Service Bulletins, 1983 PORSCHE 911

71 manufacturer communications from 61 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
350000 EQUIPMENT30
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL12
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM10
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING3
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY3
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER2
280100 BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE2
030000 BRAKES (PWS)2
No. 2404 Mar 15, 2024
350000 EQUIPMENT
Special tools and equipment information for the Boxster, Cayman, 911, and Panamera
No. 2404 Mar 15, 2024
100000 POWER TRAIN
Special tools and equipment information for the Boxster, Cayman, 911, and Panamera
No. D8 Feb 2, 2024
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Product knowledge for the chassis and VIN numbering systems
PIWIS2302s Nov 17, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
Information for PIWIS tester update 42.300.050 & .052
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.
PIWIS2301az Sep 5, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Information on PIWIS tester update 42.200.000 a?? 42.200.012
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
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. 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. 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
350000 EQUIPMENT
Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the fuel filler flap
No. D615 Sep 19, 2022
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
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. 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. 2002.1 Aug 19, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Special tools information for new blitz table replacement castors.
No. 2214 Jul 27, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Special tools and equipment for the VAG 1561 storage kit in foam with blades
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. 2116 Oct 26, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
Special tools information for a new contact surface cleaning set.
No. 76-20 Jul 30, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
List of approved wheels, tires, and spacers for the 911, from Model Years 1965 to 1989.
No. 76-20 Jul 30, 2021
200000 WHEELS
List of approved wheels, tires, and spacers for the 911, from Model Years 1965 to 1989.
No. 76-20 Jul 30, 2021
190000 TIRES
List of approved wheels, tires, and spacers for the 911, from Model Years 1965 to 1989.
No. D13.2 Jun 2, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
Information on new PIWIS Tester program for independent repair facilities.
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.
PIWIS2102j Mar 5, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
Information on PIWIS Tester update 40.000.020 & .022.
No. 2000 Oct 28, 2020
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Advanced Technical information on a NVH Lubrication kit.
PIWIS2001v Jun 25, 2020
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Information on new PIWIS tester update 39.500.020 and .025.
PIWIS2001v Jun 25, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Information on new PIWIS tester update 39.500.020 and .025.
Charging lockup Jun 19, 2020
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Info on a new customer tool for looking up campaigns and recalls on their vehicle.
No. D4a Jun 3, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Document showing the evolution of Porsche Vehicles since 1948.
No. D4a Jun 3, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Document showing the evolution of Porsche Vehicles since 1948.
122-N3Z8S-04 Mar 24, 2020
130000 VISIBILITY
Technical information for replacing the air conditioning compressor on the 930 generation 911 Turbo.
122-J4L4X-03 Feb 27, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Bulletin outlining new blitz table replacement castors due to a high rate of failure reported by dealers.
122-Z3C2E-10 Sep 18, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Announcement of new Tech Live look, which will put technicians into live chats with technical support if they should have an urgent issue
122-L8R6J-10 Sep 6, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Bulletin highlighting new updates 38.750, 38.750.000 for the Porsche PIWIS Tester 3
122-Z6Y7L-09 Aug 15, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Bulletin outlining PIWIS Tester updates 38.600.030 & 035.
122-E4R8U-09 Aug 7, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Bulletin outlining PIWIS Tester updates 38.600.020.
122-B3Y6H-09 Aug 5, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Bulletin outlining PIWIS Tester updates 38.600.000, .010, & .015.
ATIALL41605 Mar 24, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
Understanding and addressing brake squeal complaints.
ATIALL41605 Mar 24, 2016
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
Understanding and addressing brake squeal complaints.
PK-D8-16 Mar 2, 2011
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
PORSCHE: INFORMATION ON HOW TO READ THE VIN. *RM

NHTSA Safety Investigations, PORSCHE 911

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
PE, Closed , Model Year: 2001
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
PE01031 Opened: Aug 30, 2001 , Closed: Jan 31, 2002
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1995
WIRING HARNESS
RQ98017 Opened: Oct 6, 1998 , Closed: Feb 16, 1999
RQ, Closed , Model Year: 1994
INADVERTENT DRIVER'S SID AIR BAG
THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG REPORTEDLY CAN DEPLOY INADVERTENTLY WHILE BEING DRIVEN.
EA96002 Opened: Mar 29, 1996 , Closed: Apr 30, 1996
EA, Closed , Model Year: 1996
ALLEGED WHEEL FAILURE
ALLEGED WHEEL FAILURES WHEN RUNNING OVER NORMAL ROAD HAZARD.
DP95006 Opened: Oct 6, 1995 , Closed: Mar 19, 1996
DP, Closed , Model Year: 1996
ALLEGED DEFECTIVE WHEELS
ALLEGED DEFECTIVE WHEELS
DP78036 Opened: May 11, 1978 , Closed: Sep 5, 1978
DP, Closed , Model Year: 1977
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES RE: 7805110002,
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES RE: 7805110002, 7805080002

PORSCHE 911 - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the PORSCHE 911 across all model years (1966, 2025).

84 Total Recalls
180 Total Complaints
6 Investigations
7 Reported Crashes
9 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

PORSCHE 911 - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

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2023 5 5 View
2022 4 11 View
2021 6 5 View
2020 2 5 View
2019 1 2 View
2018 1 1 View
2017 3 3 View
2016 2 2 View
2015 1 13 View
2014 1 5 View
2013 0 7 View
2012 0 8 View
2005 0 4 View
2004 0 10 View
2003 0 12 View
2002 0 10 View
2001 0 8 View
2000 1 7 View
1999 1 12 View
1998 1 4 View
1997 1 3 View
1996 3 9 View
1995 0 15 View
1994 1 0 View
1993 2 0 View
1992 4 2 View
1991 4 1 View
1990 4 2 View
1989 5 0 View
1988 0 1 View
1987 0 2 View
1984 1 1 View
1983 (current) 1 2
1979 2 0 View
1978 1 0 View
1977 2 0 View
1976 2 0 View
1975 2 0 View
1974 3 0 View
1973 3 0 View
1972 1 0 View
1970 3 0 View
1969 3 0 View
1967 1 0 View
1966 1 0 View

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TAYCAN 4 CROSS TURISMO 78 0 View