2018 PORSCHE 911 GT3 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
1
Recall
5
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2018 PORSCHE 911 GT3
The 2018 PORSCHE 911 GT3 has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with CHILD SEAT, EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. 5 technical service bulletins have been issued by Porsche Cars North America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Back Over Prevention Sensing System Camera (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2018 PORSCHE 911 GT3
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2018 PORSCHE 911 GT3, potentially affecting up to 31,002 vehicles.
Recall 19V875000 — CHILD SEAT
| 15,501 vehicles affected
Defect: Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2014 Cayman and Cayman S, 2014-2016 911 GT3, 2016 911 GT3 RS and 911 R, 2018 911 GT3 and 911 GT2 RS and 2019 911 GT3 RS, 911 GT3, and 911 GT2 RS vehicles. The Child Restraint System (CRS) instructions within the Owner's Manual may not provide enough specificity for proper...
Consequence: Improper CRS installation increases the risk of an injury to the occupant in the event of a crash.
Remedy: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will provide a an Owner's Manual supplement with proper CRS installation instructions, free of charge. The recall began February 7, 2020. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall...
View full details →Recall 19V875000 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
| 15,501 vehicles affected
Defect: Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2014 Cayman and Cayman S, 2014-2016 911 GT3, 2016 911 GT3 RS and 911 R, 2018 911 GT3 and 911 GT2 RS and 2019 911 GT3 RS, 911 GT3, and 911 GT2 RS vehicles. The Child Restraint System (CRS) instructions within the Owner's Manual may not provide enough specificity for proper...
Consequence: Improper CRS installation increases the risk of an injury to the occupant in the event of a crash.
Remedy: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will provide a an Owner's Manual supplement with proper CRS installation instructions, free of charge. The recall began February 7, 2020. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2018 PORSCHE 911 GT3
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2018 PORSCHE 911 GT3. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Back Over Prevention Sensing System Camera | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2018 Porsche 911 GT3. The contact stated that while reversing, the back over prevention system failed to display a rear-view image. After a visual inspection of the rear of the vehicle, the contact became aware that the reverse lights also failed to illuminate. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the transmission reverse switch. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 26,000.
Safety Rating for the 2018 PORSCHE 911 GT3
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2018 PORSCHE 911 GT3 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2018 PORSCHE 911 GT3
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. has issued 5 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2018 PORSCHE 911 GT3. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
No. 104-19 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Symptom based workshop manual information - engine is sluggish when revving up/max speed is not reached.
122-W2X4X-01 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Bulletin outlining how to check the throttle housing cover in the event that the customer complains about sluggish performance above 7000 RPM.
122-T3P7J-10 — AIR BAGS
Porsche intranet posting on WH75 campaign, which seeks to replace the airbag control unit on affected vehicles.
122-S5A6X-10 — AIR BAGS
Porsche intranet posting for WH57 campaign, which seeks to replace the airbag control unit on affected vehicles.
122-V9Y4C-12 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Resubmitting at request of Mr. Bernard Hardgrave. Instructions on how to correct a rattling noise from around the oil pump crankshaft drive.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2018 PORSCHE 911 GT3
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the PORSCHE 911 GT3
- 2013 PORSCHE 911 GT3 — 0 complaints
- 2014 PORSCHE 911 GT3 — 0 complaints
- 2015 PORSCHE 911 GT3 — 0 complaints
- 2016 PORSCHE 911 GT3 — 0 complaints
- 2018 PORSCHE 911 GT3 (current)
- 2019 PORSCHE 911 GT3 — 0 complaints
- 2021 PORSCHE 911 GT3 — 0 complaints
- 2022 PORSCHE 911 GT3 — 0 complaints
- 2023 PORSCHE 911 GT3 — 0 complaints
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- PORSCHE MACAN — 245 total complaints
- PORSCHE BOXSTER — 219 total complaints
- PORSCHE 911 — 173 total complaints
- PORSCHE PANAMERA — 153 total complaints
- PORSCHE CAYENNE S — 135 total complaints
- PORSCHE 911 TURBO — 89 total complaints