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1996 Porsche 911 recalls

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

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

For the 1996 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.

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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.

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1996 Porsche 911 recalls, newest first

November 27, 1998NHTSA 98V0890011,968 vehicles potentially affected

Air bags › Frontal

Summary
Vehicle description: passsenger vehicles. Inadvertent deployment of the air bag can occur.
Consequence
Deployment of the air bag without warning could cause a driver to lose vehicle control increasing the risk of a vehicle crash and personal injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the air bag system and a special filter horn relay will be installed that protects the air bag unit from voltage peaks.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

December 28, 1995NHTSA 95V24800030 vehicles potentially affected

Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system

Summary
The inside pipes of the heat exchangers might be subject to cracking.
Consequence
With the heater switched on, exhaust fumes from the heat exchanger could enter the passenger compartment. Entry of exhaust fumes into the passenger compartment could, in extreme cases, cause asphyxiation and/or loss of vehicle control.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the heat exchanger in these vehicles.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

December 28, 1995NHTSA 95V24700091 vehicles potentially affected

Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe

Summary
The cover sleeves on the exhaust tailpipes have been secured with only two instead of four welding spots.
Consequence
The cover could loosen during driving and detach causing a road hazard for other drivers and/or nearby pedestrians.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the tailpipes and, if necessary, replace them with tailpipes on which the cover sleeve has been secured with four welding spots.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 6 complaints about the 1996 Porsche 911 with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Deaths reported
0

Most complained-about components

  1. Air bags › Frontal2
  2. Tires2
  3. Electrical system › Ignition › Switch1
  4. Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood1
  5. Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash1

Other Porsche 911 years

Other 1996 Porsche models

Most recalled 1996 vehicles

  1. 1996 Dodge Caravan (16 recalls)
  2. 1996 Honda Civic (16 recalls)
  3. 1996 Dodge Ram (14 recalls)
  4. 1996 Plymouth Voyager (13 recalls)
  5. 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier (13 recalls)
All of 1996’s most recalled vehicles

Questions

Does the 1996 Porsche 911 have any recalls?
3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: air bags, engine and engine cooling. 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 1996 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 1996 Porsche 911?
6 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.