Does the 1979 Porsche 911 have any recalls?

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: seat belts, power train. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 1979 Porsche 911 recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Porsche dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 1979 Porsche 911?

0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

1979 Porsche 911 recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1979 Porsche 911. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Porsche been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Porsche dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

1979 Porsche 911 recalls, newest first

September 27, 1979NHTSA 79V222000517 vehicles potentially affected

Seat belts › Front › Retractor

Summary: The bridge in the seat belt buckle locking mechanism of the front seat belt assembly may have been improperly bent. The buckle may not hold properly and will release, if extreme forces are applied.
Remedy: The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the seat belts on the involved vehicles at no cost to owner.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

June 26, 1979NHTSA 79V1580001,276 vehicles potentially affected

Power train › Driveline › Constant velocity joint

Summary: The surface of the mounting bolts connecting the outer constant velocity joint to the left and right axle shafts on the rear of the car may have been improperly treated. As a result, the head of the bolt may have been scuffed during installation and may not have the proper torque. Bolts may become loose and axle shaft separation could occur.
Remedy: Dealer will install and properly tighten new axle mounting bolts without charge to owner.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 1979 Porsche 911 were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

Other 1979 Porsche models

Questions

Does the 1979 Porsche 911 have any recalls?: 2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: seat belts, power train. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1979 Porsche 911 recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Porsche dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1979 Porsche 911?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.