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1989 Porsche 911 Recalls, Complaints & Specs

5 safety recalls list the 1989 Porsche 911. Check your own VIN below.

5
safety recalls
0
owner complaints to NHTSA
14–19
MPG combined (EPA)

5 safety recalls for the 1989 Porsche 911

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Steering wheel/handle bar (steering)

    NHTSA 96V147000 Reported 12,538 vehicles potentially affected PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC.

    A part of the steering column upper universal joint cracked during the manufacturing process.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the universal joint for cracks and will replace cracked joints with new parts.

  2. Fuses and circuit breakers (electrical system)

    NHTSA 93V204000 Reported 11,346 vehicles potentially affected PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC.

    After the engine has been turned off, the rear heater will automatically operate in order to dissipate heat in the engine heating system. During this operation, the resistor for the rear heater blower can become overloaded due to a binding or seized rear heater blower.

    Remedy: Porsche dealers will install a new resistor containing a circuit breaker.

  3. Vehicle speed control

    NHTSA 92V142000 Reported 11,091 vehicles potentially affected PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC.

    The ball sockets on the cruise control linkage can break, allowing the cruise control linkage to become detached on one end and jam on nearby components, which could impair throttle plate operation.

    Remedy: Replace the current plastic ball sockets with a new linkage using steel ball sockets, and lubricate the cruise control relay lever. Owners are advised not to use the cruise control until the modification is installed.

  4. Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (fuel system)

    NHTSA 91V103000 Reported 975 vehicles potentially affected PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC.

    Due to routing of fuel line from the fuel tank to rear fuel pump, the fuel line may be damaged under certain driving conditions. On full travel of left rear suspension (jounce), the bracket for the brake pad wear indicator wire on left rear control arm could contact and damage fuel line.

    Remedy: Replace damaged fuel line: in addition all fuel lines will be rerouted so that the brake pad wear indicator wire bracket cannot contact fuel line.

  5. Latch (latches/locks/linkages)

    NHTSA 91V012000 Reported 2,451 vehicles potentially affected PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC.

    Luggage in the luggage compartment and or plastic trim surrounding the safety latch may prevent the latch on the front hood from properly locking.

    Remedy: Replace plastic trim piece and install a bracket behind the safety latch to prevent interference.

No owner complaints on file

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 1989 Porsche 911. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.

Fuel economy and specs

EPA ratings for the 1989 Porsche 911 (911 Carrera, 911 Carrera 4, 911 Turbo). Ranges cover every tested configuration.

Combined14–19 mpg
City / Highway11–16 / 18–24
FuelPremium
EPA classMinicompact Cars
Engine6 cyl, 3.2/3.3/3.6 L
TransmissionManual 5-spd

Compare Porsche 911 model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Porsche 911 model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1966 Porsche 91110
1967 Porsche 91110
1969 Porsche 91130
1970 Porsche 91130
1972 Porsche 91110
1973 Porsche 91130
1974 Porsche 91130
1975 Porsche 91120
1976 Porsche 91120
1977 Porsche 91120
1978 Porsche 91110
1979 Porsche 91120
1983 Porsche 91111
1984 Porsche 91111
1987 Porsche 91101
1988 Porsche 91101
1989 Porsche 91150
1990 Porsche 91141
1991 Porsche 91141
1992 Porsche 91142
1993 Porsche 91120
1994 Porsche 91110
1995 Porsche 911012
1996 Porsche 91136
1997 Porsche 91103
1998 Porsche 91102
1999 Porsche 91118
2000 Porsche 91116
2001 Porsche 91108
2002 Porsche 91109
2003 Porsche 91109
2004 Porsche 91108
2005 Porsche 91103
2012 Porsche 91105
2013 Porsche 91106
2014 Porsche 91113
2015 Porsche 91118
2016 Porsche 91122
2017 Porsche 91134
2018 Porsche 91111
2019 Porsche 91112
2020 Porsche 91125
2021 Porsche 91165
2022 Porsche 911410
2023 Porsche 91153
2024 Porsche 91135
2025 Porsche 91121
2026 Porsche 91101

Checking a specific 1989 Porsche 911

How do I know if my 1989 Porsche 911 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. 5 campaigns currently list the 1989 Porsche 911; 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 91V012000).

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

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.