CarRecallWatchThe 2001 Porsche 911 Turbo has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 3 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Engine (15 reports).
2001 Porsche 911 Turbo recalls
Most common 2001 Porsche 911 Turbo problems
Problem areas named in the 22 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine | 15 |
| Power Train | 4 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 3 |
| Air Bags | 2 |
| Tires | 1 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 |
What owners report
COOLANT PIPE EXPERIENCED CATASTROPHIC FAILURE WHILE ON A PUBLIC ROADWAY. WAS TRAVELING ON STRAIGHT, SMOOTH ROAD ABOUT 55-60MPH WHEN COOLANT WARNING LIGHT CAME ON AND ENGINE TEMPERATURE ROSE WITHOUT WARNING. I HAD NO WHERE TO PULL OVER ON THE TWO-LANE ROAD, SO WAS FORCED TO STOP CAR IN LANE, PUTTING MYSELF AND FAMILY AT RISK OF BEING HIT BY TRAFFIC WHILE WE WAITED 4 HOURS FOR A TOW.
COOLANT PIPES COME APART WHILE DRIVING AND THERE WAS RAPID LOSS OF ENGINE COOLANT. THE PROBLEM EXISTS ON THE GT1 MOTOR BECAUSE THERE ARE A COUPLE COOLANT PIPES IN THESE MOTORS THAT ARE NOT A SINGLE CAST PIECE: THE LARGER CAST PIECES HAVE EXTRUDED INLET/OUTLET TUBES THAT ARE CONNECTED USING AN ADHESIVE. THERE IS NO METAL-TO-METAL FRICTION OR PRESS-FIT TO KEEP THESE TUBES IN PLACE, SO AFTER ENOUGH HEAT CYCLES THE ADHESIVE WILL SOFTEN/LOOSEN UP AND THE TUBE WILL COME OUT OF THE CAST BLOCK (WITH THE HOSE STILL ATTACHED), RESULTING IN A RAPID LOSS OF ENGINE COOLANT. ....UPDATED 04/25/16 *BF
WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY A CATASTROPHIC FAILURE OCCURRED IN THE COOLANT SYSTEM. ONE OF THE ALUMINUM HOSE FITTINGS THAT IS EPOXIED INTO THE ALUMINUM HOUSING BROKE FREE CAUSING ENGINE COOLANT TO EMPTY OUT OF THE ENGINE ONTO THE HIGHWAY IN A MATTER OF SECONDS. THE RUBBER HOSE DID NOT FAIL AND IT WAS STILL CONNECTED TO ALUMINUM HOSE FITTING THAT BROKE AWAY FROM THE HOUSING. I PULLED THE CAR OFF THE FREEWAY IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT FURTHER DAMAGE TO THE CAR. FURTHER INSPECTION AT THE DEALER SERVICE CENTER SHOWED THERE WAS VERY LITTLE TO NO COOLANT LEFT IN THE ENTIRE SYSTEM. *TR
PRESS FIT GLUED COOLANT PIPE FITTING FAILED ? COOLANT COVERED ENGINE AND REAR TIRES. *TR
I WAS DRIVING ALONG THE HIGHWAY AT 65MPH AND I NOTICED THAT THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE STARTED INCREASING AND THAT THERE WAS STEAM BELLOWING OUT OF THE ENGINE. PULLED OFF HIGHWAY AND CAR WAS POURING OUT COOLANT FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT - HAD CAR TOWED TO DEALER TO INSPECT. CAR WAS DIAGNOSED WITH EPOXY COOLANT PIPE FAILURE WHERE THE EPOXY HAD FAILED TO KEEP COOLANT PIPE IN PLACE. *TR
2001 Porsche 911 Turbo questions
Does the 2001 Porsche 911 Turbo have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2001 Porsche 911 Turbo: Power Train:Clutch Assembly:Pedal/Hand Lever(Motorcycle); Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Porsche 911 Turbo?
Based on 22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (15), Power Train (4), Engine And Engine Cooling (3).
How do I check if a recall on my 2001 Porsche 911 Turbo has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.