Model year record

2010 Porsche 911 GT3 recalls & problems

The 2010 Porsche 911 GT3 has 2 safety recalls and 3 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is engine (2 complaints).

Recalls2safety recalls

Complaints3filed by owners

Crashes · fires1 · 1reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths0 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

WheelsDec 3, 2012

Hub

Recall 12V558000455 vehicles

Problem: Porsche is recalling certain model year 2010 911 GT3 vehicles manufactured May 15, 2009, through February 11, 2010. The rear wheel hubs may be prone to failure under certain driving conditions. Also, the original, suggested maintenance intervals may be insufficient to prevent wheel hub failure.
Risk: If the rear hub fails, there may be a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wheel hubs on the rear axle free of charge. The service interval specifications will also be revised and provided to owners as part of Porsche's owner notification letter. The recall began on January 22, 2013. Owners may contact Porsche at 1-800-767-7243.

Components: Wheels › Hub; Suspension › Rear › Axle › Spindle

WheelsJun 10, 2011

Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs

Recall 11V2850001,702 vehicles

Problem: PORSCHE IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2011, 911 TURBO; TURBO S, 911 GT3, GT3 RS AND GT2 RS HIGH PERFORMANCE VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 18, 2009 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 17, 2010, AND EQUIPPED WITH CENTER LOCKING HUB AND WHEEL ASSEMBLIES. OVER TIME THE HUBS CAN WEAR PREMATURELY.
Risk: AS THE HUBS WEAR, THE WHEELS COULD LOOSEN, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CENTRAL LOCKING HUBS AND WHEELS WITH AN IMPROVED DESIGN, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 28, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PORSCHE AT 1-800-767-7243.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Crash test ratings

2010 Porsche 911 GT3 2-DR w/SAB

OverallNot Rated

Frontal crash	Not Rated
Side crash	Not Rated
Rollover	Not Rated

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.

Fuel economy

911 GT3

16mpg combined

City / highway	14 / 21 mpg
Fuel	Premium Gasoline

3.8 L · 6 cyl · Manual 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $5,150/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem area	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Typical mileage*
Engine	2	0	0	—
Suspension	1	1	1	—
Power train	1	1	1	—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Engine
I HAD THE 8 COOLANT FITTINGS, PRONE TO EPOXY FAILURES, SECURED TO HOUSINGS BY WELDING. COST FOR WELDING WAS $275. *TR
Jun 14, 2013 · 2,205 miles
Engine
COOLANT LINES / FITTINGS WELDED/ PINNED - MK2 MEZGER ENGINE HAS A FAULTY DESIGN OF COOLANT HOSES/LINES. UPON RESEARCH ONLINE, I AM NOT THE ONLY PERSON AFFECTED BUT ALL TURBO/GT3/RS/GT2 CARS FROM 2004-CURRENT I HAVE ALSO COME ACROSS CARS WITH LESS THAN 10K MILES THAT HAD THIS PROBLEM SO MY PROBLEM IS NOT ISOLATED. THERE HAS BEEN INCIDENCE ON HIGHWAY WHERE THESE HOSES JUST BURST OR LOSES FITTING AND SPILLS COOLANT CONTENTS ALL OVER THE ROAD. THIS ALSO CAUSE CAR TO SPIN OUT SINCE LOST IN PRESSURE AND TRACTION. VERY DANGEROUS. PORSCHE DEALER WILL ONLY USE DIFFERENT GLUE TO FIT THEM. PROPER WAY IS NOT USE RUBBER HOSE BUT TO USE METAL PIPES AND WELD THEM SO THESE COOLANT LINES DO NOT EVER FALL…
Apr 19, 2013 · 14,500 miles
SuspensionCrashFire
RIGHT REAR CENTERLOCK HUB FAILED/SHEARED OFF RESULTING IN HIGH SPEED EXIT FROM ROAD SURFACE AND 800' SLIDE. WHEEL AND TIRE LEFT VEHICLE AND TRAVELED APPROXIMATELY 1500' CROSSING ACTIVE ROAD. CENTERLOCK NUT WAS FOUND ABOUT 700' FROM VEHICLE. ISSUE SEEMS TO BE FAILURE OF THE CENTERLOCK HUB CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF WHEEL AND VEHICLE CRASH. BUTTONWILLOW RACEWAY PARK, CA UPON EXITING BUTTONWILLOW TURN 12 (CW DIRECTION), LOUD POP HEARD FROM RIGHT REAR OF CAR (WITNESS DESCRIBE VERY LOUD POP/BANG "LIKE HAND GRENADE GOING OFF"), VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY ROTATED COUNTER CLOCKWISE AND EXITED ROAD SURFACE, SLIDING SIDEWAYS (RIGHT SIDE IN DIRECTION OF SLIDE), RIGHT SIDE DOWN, LEFT SIDE UP (BOTH OCCUPANTS NOTED…
May 25, 2012 · 18,000 miles

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.

NHTSA defect investigations

Rapid coolant lossClosed
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 epoxy to certain cooling system components may fail suddenly and separate, resulting in large volumes of coolant leakage.The investigation was opened to assess evidence of a design or manufacturing defect in the coolant pipe fittings and any related safety consequences. In response to ODI?s Information Request letter, Porsche identified a manufacturing quality issue with the supplier?s application of adhesive to coolant pipe fittings that resulted in elevated failure rates in approximately 6,800 early production 997 generation vehicles (MY 2007 and early MY 2008).ODI?s analysis of field data…
PE13009 · opened Apr 26, 2013 · closed Mar 10, 2014