2002 Porsche 911 Carrera Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2002 Porsche 911 Carrera, and owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2002 Porsche 911 Carrera
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Labels (equipment) and exterior (visibility)
US Specs is recalling one 2002 Porsche Carrera, one 1997 BMW 750IL, and two 1986 BMW 635 CSI vehicles for failing to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 111, "Rearview Mirrors." While performing conformity-related modifications for the US market, labels with an incorrect size font were applied to the passenger side…
Remedy: US Specs will notify owners and correct the statement on the passenger mirror of the affected vehicles, free of charge. The recall began on April 22, 2013. Owners may contact US Specs at 1-443-502-2331.
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Retractor (seat belts) and seat belts
US Specs is recalling one 2002 Porsche Carrera 911. This vehicle fails to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 208, "Occupant Crash Protection." After performing conformity-related modifications for the US market, this vehicle was released with passenger seatbelts that lack the required Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)…
Remedy: US Specs will notify the owner and replace all of the passenger seat belts, free of charge. The recall began on April 22, 2013. Owners may contact US Specs at 1-443-502-2331.
4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2002 Porsche 911 Carrera have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a fire. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 39,625 miles. Complaints peaked in 2007 with 2 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Tl* the contact owns a 2002 porsche 911 carrera. The contact stated while driving at 25 MPH, there was a loud, abnormal bang. The contact exited the vehicle and found a large oil spill from the vehicl”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 23, 2010 · Engine and engine cooling
“Erroneous AIRBAG failure error code detected. AIRBAG failure light on dash and AIRBAG failure text also appears on dash. Porsche dealer reports that there is a technical service bulletin issued by por”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 9, 2010 · Air bags
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2002 Porsche 911 (911 Carrera, 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet, 911 Carrera 4S, 911 Carrera Cabriolet, …). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 16–19 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 13–16 / 20–24 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Minicompact Cars, Two Seaters |
| Engine | 6 cyl, 3.6 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S5); Manual 6-spd |
Compare Porsche 911 Carrera model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Porsche 911 Carrera model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 Porsche 911 Carrera | 0 | 1 |
| 1999 Porsche 911 Carrera | 1 | 13 |
| 2000 Porsche 911 Carrera | 1 | 2 |
| 2001 Porsche 911 Carrera | 0 | 1 |
| 2002 Porsche 911 Carrera | 2 | 4 |
| 2003 Porsche 911 Carrera | 1 | 3 |
| 2004 Porsche 911 Carrera | 0 | 7 |
| 2005 Porsche 911 Carrera | 0 | 3 |
| 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera | 2 | 0 |
| 2013 Porsche 911 Carrera | 1 | 3 |
| 2014 Porsche 911 Carrera | 1 | 3 |
| 2017 Porsche 911 Carrera | 2 | 1 |
| 2020 Porsche 911 Carrera | 5 | 1 |
| 2021 Porsche 911 Carrera | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 Porsche 911 Carrera | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 Porsche 911 Carrera | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2002 Porsche 911 Carrera
How do I know if my 2002 Porsche 911 Carrera has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 2002 Porsche 911 Carrera; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Porsche dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 13V063000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Porsche models
- Cayenne503 complaints
- Taycan272 complaints
- Macan239 complaints
- Boxster164 complaints
- 911143 complaints
- Panamera114 complaints
- Cayenne S105 complaints
- 911 Turbo79 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.