2010 PORSCHE 911 GT3 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
4
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
2
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2010 PORSCHE 911 GT3
The 2010 PORSCHE 911 GT3 has received a total of 4 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with WHEELS:HUB, SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:SPINDLE, WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS. 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by Porsche Cars North America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine (2 complaints), Power Train (1 complaint), and Suspension (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2010 PORSCHE 911 GT3
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2010 PORSCHE 911 GT3, potentially affecting up to 2,612 vehicles.
Recall 12V558000 — WHEELS:HUB
| 455 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: If the rear hub fails, there may be a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
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...
View full details →Recall 12V558000 — SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:SPINDLE
| 455 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: If the rear hub fails, there may be a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
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...
View full details →Recall 11V285000 — WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
| 1,702 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: AS THE HUBS WEAR, THE WHEELS COULD LOOSEN, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2010 PORSCHE 911 GT3
4 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2010 PORSCHE 911 GT3. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
I HAD THE 8 COOLANT FITTINGS, PRONE TO EPOXY FAILURES, SECURED TO HOUSINGS BY WELDING. COST FOR WELDING WAS $275. *TR
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 NOT ISOLATED. THERE HAS BEEN INCIDENCE ON HIGHWAY WHERE THESE HOSES JUST BURST OR LOSES FITTING AND SPILLS COOLANT CONTENTS ALL OVER THE ROAD. THIS ALSO CAUSE CAR TO SPIN OUT SINCE LOST IN PRESSURE AND TRACTION. VERY DANGEROUS. PORSCHE DEALER WILL ONLY USE DIFFERENT GLUE TO FIT THEM. PROPER WAY IS NOT USE RUBBER HOSE BUT TO USE METAL PIPES AND WELD THEM SO THESE COOLANT LINES DO NOT EVER FALL OUT. THIS COULD HAVE CAUSED CATASTROPHIC INJURY IN PUBLIC ROAD. PORSCHE DENIES ANY FAULTY OR SUB-STANDARD MATERIAL THAT WAS USED IN A CRITICAL COMPONENT OF HIGH PERFORMANCE ENGINE. IN ORDER FOR ME TO FIX THIS, I HAVE TO PAY MY PORSCHE MECHANIC TO REMOVE THE ENGINE, FIND THE COOLANT LINES, REPLACE ALL OF THE HOSES WITH METAL PIPE LINES, WELD THEM, THEN PUT IT BACK IN THE ENGINE BAY. I FEEL THAT I SHOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR THIS OUT OF POCKET FOR SAFETY OF MYSELF OR OTHERS IN PUBLIC ROAD. PORSCHE SUGGESTED THAT THEY WILL USE THE SAME RUBBER HOSES WITH JUST A BETTER ADHESIVE GLUE TO HOLD THEM. THEY WILL FAIL WITHIN TIME. THIS IS A TEMPORARY FIX THEY ARE OFFERING. IT IS FOR SAFETY OF THE MOTORIST. *TR
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 IN LOSS OF WHEEL AND VEHICLE CRASH. BUTTONWILLOW RACEWAY PARK, CA UPON EXITING BUTTONWILLOW TURN 12 (CW DIRECTION), LOUD POP HEARD FROM RIGHT REAR OF CAR (WITNESS DESCRIBE VERY LOUD POP/BANG "LIKE HAND GRENADE GOING OFF"), VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY ROTATED COUNTER CLOCKWISE AND EXITED ROAD SURFACE, SLIDING SIDEWAYS (RIGHT SIDE IN DIRECTION OF SLIDE), RIGHT SIDE DOWN, LEFT SIDE UP (BOTH OCCUPANTS NOTED THEY FELT THE VEHICLE WAS GOING TO ROLL), PARALLEL TO THE ROAD SURFACE. AFTER SLIDING POSSIBLY 600 FEET, CAR HIT INTERSECTING ROAD (ABOUT 6 INCH RISE IN SURFACE) BECOMING AIRBORNE FOR POSSIBLY 20 FEET PASSING OVER THE ROAD AND PIVOTING CLOCKWISE. UPON LANDING, CAR SLID PARALLEL WITH ORIGINAL ROAD SURFACE, ALIGNED WITH ROAD COMING TO REST AFTER ABOUT 800 FEET AFTER THE HUB FAILED. CAR DID NOT ROLL, THE SLIDE SIDEWAYS AND LIKELY THE IMPACT WITH THE CROSS ROAD DID SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO THE CAR. DETAILS ON VEHICLE: - WHEEL WAS INSTALLED 2 DAYS PRIOR TO INCIDENT AFTER CHANGING TO NEW DOT TIRES. PORSCHE CENTERLOCK MOUNTING AND TORQUING PROCEDURE WERE FOLLOWED, TORQUING TO 444 FT LB. - TORQUE WRENCH SETTING WAS VERIFIED AFTER INCIDENT AND FOUND TO BE SET PROPERLY TO 444 FT LB. - DATA SHOWS VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 100 MPH, WITH THROTTLE ON AND LOADED WITH 1.1 - 1.2 LATERAL GS (TURNING LEFT, LOADED ON RIGHT SIDE), BRAKE AND STEERING INFORMATION IS NOT AVAILABLE. WHEN HUB FAILED. *TR
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 IN LOSS OF WHEEL AND VEHICLE CRASH. BUTTONWILLOW RACEWAY PARK, CA UPON EXITING BUTTONWILLOW TURN 12 (CW DIRECTION), LOUD POP HEARD FROM RIGHT REAR OF CAR (WITNESS DESCRIBE VERY LOUD POP/BANG "LIKE HAND GRENADE GOING OFF"), VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY ROTATED COUNTER CLOCKWISE AND EXITED ROAD SURFACE, SLIDING SIDEWAYS (RIGHT SIDE IN DIRECTION OF SLIDE), RIGHT SIDE DOWN, LEFT SIDE UP (BOTH OCCUPANTS NOTED THEY FELT THE VEHICLE WAS GOING TO ROLL), PARALLEL TO THE ROAD SURFACE. AFTER SLIDING POSSIBLY 600 FEET, CAR HIT INTERSECTING ROAD (ABOUT 6 INCH RISE IN SURFACE) BECOMING AIRBORNE FOR POSSIBLY 20 FEET PASSING OVER THE ROAD AND PIVOTING CLOCKWISE. UPON LANDING, CAR SLID PARALLEL WITH ORIGINAL ROAD SURFACE, ALIGNED WITH ROAD COMING TO REST AFTER ABOUT 800 FEET AFTER THE HUB FAILED. CAR DID NOT ROLL, THE SLIDE SIDEWAYS AND LIKELY THE IMPACT WITH THE CROSS ROAD DID SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO THE CAR. DETAILS ON VEHICLE: - WHEEL WAS INSTALLED 2 DAYS PRIOR TO INCIDENT AFTER CHANGING TO NEW DOT TIRES. PORSCHE CENTERLOCK MOUNTING AND TORQUING PROCEDURE WERE FOLLOWED, TORQUING TO 444 FT LB. - TORQUE WRENCH SETTING WAS VERIFIED AFTER INCIDENT AND FOUND TO BE SET PROPERLY TO 444 FT LB. - DATA SHOWS VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 100 MPH, WITH THROTTLE ON AND LOADED WITH 1.1 - 1.2 LATERAL GS (TURNING LEFT, LOADED ON RIGHT SIDE), BRAKE AND STEERING INFORMATION IS NOT AVAILABLE. WHEN HUB FAILED. *TR
Safety Rating for the 2010 PORSCHE 911 GT3
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2010 PORSCHE 911 GT3 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2010 PORSCHE 911 GT3
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2010 PORSCHE 911 GT3. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
No. 81-21 — WHEELS
Instructions on the manufacturer's certificate for approved winter tires, wheels, and snow chains.
No. 81-21 — TIRES
Instructions on the manufacturer's certificate for approved winter tires, wheels, and snow chains.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2010 PORSCHE 911 GT3
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the PORSCHE 911 GT3
- 2005 PORSCHE 911 GT3 — 2 complaints
- 2006 PORSCHE 911 GT3 — 0 complaints
- 2007 PORSCHE 911 GT3 — 26 complaints
- 2008 PORSCHE 911 GT3 — 1 complaint
- 2009 PORSCHE 911 GT3 — 0 complaints
- 2010 PORSCHE 911 GT3 (current)
- 2011 PORSCHE 911 GT3 — 1 complaint
- 2012 PORSCHE 911 GT3 — 0 complaints
- 2013 PORSCHE 911 GT3 — 0 complaints
- 2014 PORSCHE 911 GT3 — 0 complaints
- 2015 PORSCHE 911 GT3 — 0 complaints
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