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US recalls (2)
Wheels: hub
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk: 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 on January 22, 2013. Owners may contact Porsche at 1-800-767-7243.
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk: 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.
Canadian recalls (2)
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Suspension
2012-12-03 · campaign 2012-403 · 52 vehicles
Certain vehicles used in track type racing events, and subjected to aggressive driving conditions, could experience rear wheel hub failure. Wheel hub breakage could result in a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will replace the rear wheel hubs and bearings using updated components.
Wheels
2011-05-12 · campaign 2011-194 · 174 vehicles
On certain vehicles, the wheel retention system may fail. A wheel separating from the vehicle could cause a loss of control and a crash. In addition, the errant wheel assembly could strike a vehicle, property, or a bystander. These issues could result in property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will replace the central wheel lock bolts.
Owner complaints (4)
Owners filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Porsche 911 (1 crashes, 1 fires reported). Among 4 model years of this model, it ranks #1 for the most complaints (median 3).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Engine | 3 | |
| Suspension | 1 | |
| Power train | 1 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2010 Porsche 911.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2010 Porsche 911 Carrera 2-DR w/SAB | – | – | – | – |
| 2010 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 2-DR w/SAB | – | – | – | – |
| 2010 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet w/SAB | – | – | – | – |
| 2010 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet w/SAB | – | – | – | – |
| 2010 Porsche 911 GT3 2-DR w/SAB | – | – | – | – |
| 2010 Porsche 911 Targa 4 2-DR w/SAB | – | – | – | – |
| 2010 Porsche 911 Turbo 2-DR w/SAB | – | – | – | – |
| 2010 Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet w/SAB | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2010 Porsche 911 version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| 911 Carrera 3.6 L Automatic 7-spd | 19 | 27 | 22 | $3,750 |
| 911 Carrera 3.6 L Manual 6-spd | 18 | 25 | 21 | $3,900 |
| 911 Carrera 4 3.6 L Automatic 7-spd | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,900 |
| 911 Carrera 4 3.6 L Manual 6-spd | 18 | 25 | 21 | $3,900 |
| 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet 3.6 L Automatic 7-spd | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,900 |
| 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet 3.6 L Manual 6-spd | 18 | 25 | 21 | $3,900 |
| 911 Carrera 4 Targa 3.6 L Automatic 7-spd | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,900 |
| 911 Carrera 4 Targa 3.6 L Manual 6-spd | 18 | 25 | 21 | $3,900 |
| 911 Carrera 4S 3.8 L Automatic 7-spd | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,900 |
| 911 Carrera 4S 3.8 L Manual 6-spd | 18 | 25 | 20 | $4,100 |
| 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet 3.8 L Automatic 7-spd | 18 | 27 | 21 | $3,900 |
| 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet 3.8 L Manual 6-spd | 18 | 25 | 20 | $4,100 |
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