1993 PORSCHE 911
2 recalls, 0 complaints - 101 TSBs
96V147000 Aug 8, 1996
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Defect Description
A PART OF THE STEERING COLUMN UPPER UNIVERSAL JOINT CRACKED DURING THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN NOISE AND FREE PLAY IN THE STEERING SYSTEM AND IF LEFT UNCORRECTED, WILL RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE UNIVERSAL JOINT FOR CRACKS AND WILL REPLACE CRACKED JOINTS WITH NEW PARTS.
93V205000 Dec 7, 1993
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE PRESSURE REDUCTION VALVE CAUSES THE RATE OF HYDRAULIC PRESSURE REDUCTION TO SLOW DOWN, WHICH MAY RESULT IN THE REAR WHEELS LOCKING-UP EVEN WITH THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM IN OPERATION.
Consequence
REAR WHEEL LOCK-UP MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLECONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
PORSCHE DEALERS WILL INSTALL A MODIFIED HYDRAULIC BRAKE PRESSURE REDUCTION VALVE.
No complaints found for this vehicle.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1993 PORSCHE 911
101 manufacturer communications from 90 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 33 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 20 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 15 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 10 |
| 061500 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION | 4 |
| 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 3 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 |
| 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 2 |
No. 2404
Mar 15, 2024
100000 POWER TRAIN
Special tools and equipment information for the Boxster, Cayman, 911, and Panamera
No. 2404
Mar 15, 2024
350000 EQUIPMENT
Special tools and equipment information for the Boxster, Cayman, 911, and Panamera
PIWIS2302s
Nov 17, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
Information for PIWIS tester update 42.300.050 & .052
No. 32-23
Nov 14, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Instructions on manufacturers certificate for approved C20 engine oils
No. 35-23
Nov 14, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Instructions on manufactures certificate for approved Porsche A40 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
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
No. 2221
Nov 11, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Special tools information for the 9282 supersedes to the PNA9282NAR.
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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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.
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. 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.
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.
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
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Document showing the evolution of Porsche Vehicles since 1948.
No. D4a
Jun 3, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Document showing the evolution of Porsche Vehicles since 1948.
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-Z2X7A-02
Jan 30, 2020
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
List of approved C20 engine oils for all Porsche vehicles since 1984.
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.
122-V3B6B-07
Jun 19, 2019
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Announcement of a 6 month warranty extension on VAS 581005P R1234yf Service Units for air conditioning.
122-W9D2T-07
Jun 10, 2019
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Instructions for using VAS 581005P in order to chech and service R1234yf Air Conditioning Unit.
122-L5E2R-04
Mar 1, 2018
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Subject: Replacing brake booster during repairs Information: If the brake booster on the 911 Carrera 2/Targa/Speedster (964) needs to be replaced, the replacment brake booster will be a 911 (993) version. During conversion, the brake mas
122-E7M2M-09
Aug 2, 2017
141100 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
Information: Old airbag sensor no longer available. Note: During repairs, the faulty airbag sensor will be replaced by a new electronic airbag sensor. The new airbag sensor is the same size as the airbag sensor that is installed as standa
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
0203
Aug 16, 2002
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
EXCHANGE ENGINES AND TRANSMISSIONS FOR WARRANTY. THIS BULLETIN REPLACES BULLETIN WTY0203 DATED 2-15-02. *TT
GRP3/9503
Apr 1, 1995
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
THE FRONT TRANSMISSION CASE COVER AND SPUR GEARS ARE NO LONGER AVAILABLE AS SEPARATE PARTS. *TW
Showing 100 of 101 bulletins.
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
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
WIRING HARNESS
RQ98017
Opened: Oct 6, 1998 , Closed: Feb 16, 1999
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
ALLEGED WHEEL FAILURE
ALLEGED WHEEL FAILURES WHEN RUNNING OVER NORMAL ROAD HAZARD.
DP95006
Opened: Oct 6, 1995 , Closed: Mar 19, 1996
ALLEGED DEFECTIVE WHEELS
ALLEGED DEFECTIVE WHEELS
DP78036
Opened: May 11, 1978 , Closed: Sep 5, 1978
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.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2024 | 3 | 8 | View |
| 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 (current) | 2 | 0 | |
| 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 | 1 | 2 | View |
| 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 |