Does the 1981 Porsche 928 have any recalls?

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: suspension. 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 1981 Porsche 928 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 1981 Porsche 928?

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

1981 Porsche 928 recalls

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

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1981 Porsche 928. 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.

1981 Porsche 928 recalls, newest first

March 25, 1981NHTSA 81V04000064 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension › Front › Shock absorber

Summary: Front shock absorbers on some vehicles may have improperly welded mounting eyes. The shock absorber mounting could separate and cause the suspension to collapse if vehicle is driven on rough roads for a long period of time.
Remedy: The front shock absorbers on all involved vehicles will be checked and, if necessary, replaced without charge.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1981 Porsche 928 with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

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

Most complained-about components

Electrical system › 12V/24V/48V battery1

Other Porsche 928 years

Questions

Does the 1981 Porsche 928 have any recalls?: 1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: suspension. 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 1981 Porsche 928 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 1981 Porsche 928?: 1 complaint filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.