NHTSA vehicle safety data
1998 Porsche 911 Recalls & Complaints
The 1998 Porsche 911 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 2 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 1998 Porsche 911. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
1998 Porsche 911 owner complaints
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Porsche 911, describing incidents dated January 1, 1998 to February 1, 1998.
Most-cited components
- Exterior Lighting 2 complaints
- Engine 1 complaint
- Service Brakes 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #609453 · Filed
FAILED DISTRIBUTOR ROTOR, BRAKE LIGHT; OILE LEAK; DEFECTIVE CYLINDER GASKETS AND WINDSHIELD.
ODI #609202 · Filed
TURN SIGNAL LIGHT FAILED. YH
PORSCHE/AIR BAG DEACTIVATION KIT
NHTSA #98E005000 · Air Bags — On-Off Switch Assembly · NHTSA notice
Reported February 24, 1998 · PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC.
Potentially affected: 32 vehicles
Owners notified March 2, 1998
Defect description
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: CHILD SEATING SYSTEM AIR BAG DEACTIVATION KIT FOR USE ON 1997-1998 911 CARRERA S, CARRERA 4, CARRERA 4S, AND TURBO (1997 MODEL ONLY), PART NO. 993 803 283 00, AND 1997-1998 BOXSTER MODEL VEHICLES, PART NOS. 996 803 283 00 AND 996 803 083 00. DUE TO A MANUFACTURING PROBLEM, THE CONTACT BUCKLE (WHICH IS PART OF THE KIT) DOES NOT DEACTIVATE THE AIR BAG(S).
Safety consequence
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THIS RESULTS IN THE DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIR BAG(S) WHICH COULD RESULT IN SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH TO THE CHILD SEAT OCCUPANT.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A MODIFIED AIR BAG DEACTIVATION KIT.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN MARCH 2, 1998. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT PORSCHE AT 1-800-545-8039.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Other Porsche 911 model years
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