2001 Porsche Carrera problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Wheels (1) · Visibility:glass, Side/Rear (1) · Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (240)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Structure:body 2025-12-05 · No. D746 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
parts information for parts withdrawal involving the glass roof - 9j0877069by & 9j0877069cy. the vehicles affected are ones that use the part numbers mentioned.
Structure:body 2025-11-21 · No. D732.1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
parts information for parts withdrawal involving the door lock. part numbers 9y0839015, 9y0839016, 9y0839016a, 9y0839015a, 9y0839015b, 9y0839016b. vehicles affected are cars that use the part numbers mentioned.
Unknown Or Other 2025-11-20 · No. D748 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
parts information for parts withdrawal involving the combi-instrument black. the part numbers listed on the pdf and all parts with software version 005 are affected. only software version 006 is ok.
Service Brakes 2025-11-18 · No. D749 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
parts information for parts withdrawal involving the brake disc 9y0615301aj
Unknown Or Other 2025-11-13 · No. 2529 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
instructions on advanced technical information for paint thickness or decals affecting corner radar sensor operation. affects all model lines
Engine 2025-11-12 · No. D747 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
parts information for parts withdrawal involving the pressure sensor. the vehicles affected are cars that use the part number 9a790605201
Showing the 6 most recent of 240 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2006-05-15 · Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch · 32,500 mi“my 2001 porsche 911 cabriolet had a coolant leak. i took my vehicle to bordwalk porsche in plano texas, the coolant leak was identified as a overflow bottle which had a hole in it. subsequent investigation lead to the determination that the vehicle had rodent damage to the wiring harness. farmers insurance paid for the wiring harness and it's in…”
2002-07-29 · Air Bags:side/Window“consumer stated he was hit on the drivers side by a piece of farm equipment and the side airbags did not deploy.*mj …”
2002-03-12 · Wheels“porsche manufacturer refuses to replace vehicle and or repurchase vehicle stated i have to go to process and file suit. of which i did and am now in litigation with porsche. i would advise anyone who' s considering buying one of there cars to throughly invest the comapny and previous complaints as well there process of warrnty items and customer co…”
2002-03-12 · Visibility:glass, Side/Rear“i have experienced nothing but problems with this vehicle and porsche refuses to replace car,. this vehicle is impossible to see out of back window, brakes nothing but problems replaced twice car only has 2,300 miles. brake fluid light shows warning, cornering feels really bad almost as though tires are coming off, tops leaks all the time, front ho…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.