2001 Porsche Carrera recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-18. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Engine (2), Wheels / tires (2), Lights (1), Airbags (1), Brakes (1).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (4)
05/15/2006 · Lights
MY 2001 PORSCHE 911 CABRIOLET HAD A COOLANT LEAK. I TOOK MY VEHICLE TO BORDWALK PORSCHE IN PLANO TEXAS, THE COOLANT LEAK WAS IDENTIFIED AS A OVERFLOW BOTTLE WHICH HAD A HOLE IN IT. SUBSEQUENT INVESTIGATION LEAD TO THE DETERMINATION THAT THE VEHICLE HAD RODENT DAMAGE TO THE WIRING HARNESS. FARMERS INSURANCE PAID FOR THE WIRING HARNESS AND IT'S INSTALLATIO…
07/29/2002 · Airbags
CONSUMER STATED HE WAS HIT ON THE DRIVERS SIDE BY A PIECE OF FARM EQUIPMENT AND THE SIDE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.*MJ
03/12/2002 · Brakes
I HAVE EXPERIENCED NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE AND PORSCHE REFUSES TO REPLACE CAR,. THIS VEHICLE IS IMPOSSIBLE TO SEE OUT OF BACK WINDOW, BRAKES NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS REPLACED TWICE CAR ONLY HAS 2,300 MILES. BRAKE FLUID LIGHT SHOWS WARNING, CORNERING FEELS REALLY BAD ALMOST AS THOUGH TIRES ARE COMING OFF, TOPS LEAKS ALL THE TIME, FRONT HOOD GAPS,…
03/12/2002 · Engine
PORSCHE MANUFACTURER REFUSES TO REPLACE VEHICLE AND OR REPURCHASE VEHICLE STATED I HAVE TO GO TO PROCESS AND FILE SUIT. OF WHICH I DID AND AM NOW IN LITIGATION WITH PORSCHE. I WOULD ADVISE ANYONE WHO' S CONSIDERING BUYING ONE OF THERE CARS TO THROUGHLY INVEST THE COMAPNY AND PREVIOUS COMPLAINTS AS WELL THERE PROCESS OF WARRNTY ITEMS AND CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS.…