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2010 Porsche 911 GT3 Recalls & Complaints

The 2010 Porsche 911 GT3 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 3 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Porsche dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2010 Porsche 911 GT3. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2010 Porsche 911 GT3 owner complaints

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Porsche 911 GT3, describing incidents dated May 25, 2012 to June 14, 2013.

Most-cited components

  • Engine 2 complaints
  • Power Train 1 complaint
  • Suspension 1 complaint

Of the 3 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash and 1 a fire (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

  • ODI #10520819 · Filed

    I HAD THE 8 COOLANT FITTINGS, PRONE TO EPOXY FAILURES, SECURED TO HOUSINGS BY WELDING. COST FOR WELDING WAS $275. *TR

  • ODI #10509031 · Filed

    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…

  • ODI #10460064 · Filed

    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…

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NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2010 Porsche 911 GT3 in 1 investigation. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.

Open and recently closed NHTSA defect investigations

Rear Wheel Hubs may Fail

NHTSA #12V558000 · Suspension — Rear — Axle — Spindle · NHTSA notice

Reported December 3, 2012 · PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Potentially affected: 455 vehicles

Porsche campaign AC05 · Owners notified January 22, 2013 · Vehicles built May 15, 2009 – February 11, 2010 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

If the rear hub fails, there may be a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Notes

Porsche's safety recall number is AC05.Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

REPLACING CENTRAL WHEEL BOLTS

NHTSA #11V285000 · Wheels — Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs · NHTSA notice

Reported June 10, 2011 · PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Potentially affected: 1,702 vehicles

Porsche campaign AB01 · Owners notified June 28, 2011 · Vehicles built May 18, 2009 – September 17, 2010 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

AS THE HUBS WEAR, THE WHEELS COULD LOOSEN, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Notes

PORSCHE'S SAFETY RECALL NO. AB01.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .

Other Porsche 911 GT3 model years

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