Recalls: Porsche 991 911 Coupe
Overview
Manufacturers, or importers, issue recalls for defects or faults which have the potential to cause injury. Generally, manufacturers will inform the original buyers if their vehicle is subject to a recall and of the steps required to remedy the defect or fault. Please note that the recalls below (if any) are for Australian-delivered vehicles only. Furthermore, the number of recalls should not be taken as an indication of a model’s reliability or its safety more generally.
Recalls: Porsche 991 911 Coupe
2012 Porsche 911 Carrera and Carrera 4: muffler may crack
In May 2013, a recall was issued for Porsche 991 911 Carrera and Carrera 4 variants that were manufactured prior to 14 November 2012. In these vehicles, the rear mufflers may crack prematurely and not achieve their required service life. If cracked, the exhaust tailpipe could become detached from the vehicle and pose a hazard to other road users. For a list of the vehicles VINs of the vehicles affected, seePRA 2013/13564.
2014-15 model year Porsche 911: front cargo lock may open
In November 2014, a recall was issued for 2014 and 2015 model year Porsche 991 911 Coupe vehicles because the lock bracket for the front cargo area may open unintentionally. If this occurred, the front cargo area/bonnet may open while driving, impairing the driver’s visibility and increasing the risk of an accident. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see PRA 2014/14410.
Porsche 991 911 Coupe: incorrect detonators for side airbags
In February 2017, a recall was issued for Porsche 991 911 Coupe vehicles because the front side airbags may have been installed with incorrect detonator units. In the event that a collision caused deployment of the airbags, the airbags may not provide their intended protective effect such that the risk of injury to vehicle occupants would be increased. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see PRA 2017/15871.
Porsche 991 911 Carrera: potential fuel leak
In February 2017, a recall was issued for Porsche 991 911 Carrera vehicles because the fastening screws for the fuel collection pipes could loosen and shear off. If this occurred, fuel may leak from the vehicle and the driver may notice a petrol smell. In the presence of an ignition source, the leaking fuel could cause a fire. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see PRA 2017/15873.
2017-18 Porsche 991 911 Coupe: side airbag sensors
In March 2019, recall campaign AKA4 was issued for Porsche 991 911 Coupes that were manufactured from 23 October 2017 to 16 May 2018. In these vehicles, the airbag sensors in the sides of the vehicle may not have been tensioned sufficiently. If triggered in the event of a collision, the restraint systems may not protect passengers as intended. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see PRA 2019/17427.
2015-16 Porsche 991 911 Coupe: unintended airbag deployment
In September 2019, recall campaign AKB4 was issued for Porsche 991 911 Coupe vehicles that were available for sale from 23 June 2015 to 16 June 2016. These vehicles may have been fitted with an airbag control unit that had an ‘out of specification’ capacitor for maintaining the power supply. As a result, the airbags and/or seatbelt pretensioners may deploy unexpectedly, or may fail to deploy in the event of a collision. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see PRA 2019/17812.
Problems and faults: Porsche 991 911 Coupe
Overview
This section identifies potential problems, causes and fixes based on the experiences of owners and repairers, online sources and technical service bulletins. This information is provided solely for reference purposes and AustralianCar.Reviews recommends that only properly qualified persons carry out repairs or modifications. Furthermore, the number of items below should not be taken as an indicator of a model’s reliability or the frequency with which they may occur.
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2012-14 Porsche 991 911 Coupe: multi-function display and service reminder indicator
In April 2014, Porsche issued Technical Information Bulletin WE02 for 2012-14 model year Porsche 991 911 Coupe vehicles. Due to a software error in the instrument cluster, these vehicles may exhibit the following symptoms:
- Failure of the multi-function display. Specifically, the display in the instrument cluster could stop working under certain conditions and start working again later; and,
- Implausible service reminders. The driver may be informed that a service is due although the mileage and date for a required service have not yet been reached.
To fix, the instrument cluster module was to be re-programmed.
Porsche 991 911 GT3: loosened fastener on connecting rod bolt
In 2014, Porsche UK issued a ‘non-code action’ for 2014 model year Porsche 911 GT3 vehicles (NCA/2014/005). For the 911 GT3 engine, a loosened fastener on the connecting rod could damage the crankcase, leading to oil leakage and creating a fire hazard. As a result of two engine fires, the engines on all 2014 model year 911 GT3 vehicles were to be replaced. According to Porsche, ‘optimised’ fasteners were introduced in production for 2014 Porsche 911 GT3 vehicles. It has been suggested by Tony Callas and Tom Prine (‘2014 GT3 Engine Failures’) that the fasteners were not designed for the high-revving dynamics of the Porsche GT3’s engine.
