Stats focus on model years from 1960 onwards.
Earlier years appear in the detailed table below where data exists.
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Key Takeaways
A quick scan of where recalls and complaints concentrate for the Porsche 928,
based on aggregated NHTSA counts and campaign metadata.
Coverage spans model years 1978–1993 with 23 recall campaigns and 4 complaints in NHTSA data.
Years with the most recall activity: 1978 (9), 1979 (3), and 1987 (2).
Years with the most complaint volume: 1993 (2), 1984 (1), and 1981 (1).
Top recall themes: Brakes, Steering and suspension, and Fuel and emissions.
Most reported complaint areas (across all years): Electrical system:12v/24v/48v battery, Power train, Engine and engine cooling:cooling system.
Complaints are not proof of a defect, but repeated themes can be useful signals when researching a used vehicle.
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Recall Themes
Instead of listing long campaign narratives, this groups recall campaigns into a few recurring areas.
Each theme links back to official notices as evidence.
Brakes
5 campaigns · Years: 1978–1979, 1982
These campaigns relate to braking system components that can affect stopping performance or warning behavior.
Official notices (evidence):
82V049000
· Service brakes, hydraulic: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Across all model years, the most frequently reported areas for the
Porsche 928 in NHTSA complaint data are
Electrical system:12v/24v/48v battery, Power train, Engine and engine cooling:cooling system.
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Year-by-Year Overview
Each row shows how often this model appears in NHTSA recalls and consumer
complaints for a given model year. These are counts of campaigns and
complaints, not risk predictions.
Model Year
Recalls
Complaints
Details
1993
0
2
Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Engine and engine cooling:cooling system, Engine and engine cooling:engine.
1991
1
0
Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary.
1990
1
0
Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary.
1987
2
0
Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary.
1986
1
0
Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary.
1985
2
0
Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary.
1984
0
1
Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Power train.
1982
1
0
Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary.
1981
1
1
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Electrical system:12v/24v/48v battery.
1980
2
0
Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary.
1979
3
0
Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary.
1978
9
0
Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary.
What to Do Next
Check open recalls by VIN on the official NHTSA site (open recalls are VIN-specific).
If buying used, ask for proof of recall remedy completion (dealer paperwork helps).
If symptoms match common complaint themes, consider a mechanic inspection before purchase or long trips.
A compact evidence view of recall campaigns that include this model.
The default text is an original summary line, with official notice text available on demand.
Most common areas involved:
Engine and engine cooling
, Service brakes
and Steering
Show recall evidence by year
1991
Power train: Automatic transmission:
Safety recall involving the power train area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: A plastic filler piece located in the automatic transmission was installed without sufficient support. This filler piece can move because of the hydraulic pressure in the system, and not allow the automatic transmission to kick down to a lower gear.
1990
Fuel system, gasoline: Tank assembly:
Safety recall involving the fuel system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: Plastic fuel gauge mounting nut may crack and allow fuel to leak from the fuel tank.
1987
Fuel system, gasoline: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings:
Safety recall involving the fuel system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: Return fuel line hose may not be ozone resistant.
Engine and engine cooling: Catalytic convertor:
Safety recall involving the engine and engine cooling area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: Inadequate heat shield above catalytic converter could overheat.
1986
Engine and engine cooling: Catalytic convertor:
Safety recall involving the engine and engine cooling area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: Inadequate heat shield above catalytic converter could overheat.
1985
Engine and engine cooling:
Safety recall involving the engine and engine cooling area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: The engine carrier has a faulty weld to the support bracket eyes. Consequence of defect: the weld could give way and the bracket eye separate from the carrier. With higher mileage accumulation a break in the engine carrier could develop and result in a steering blockage, loss of control with poss
Engine and engine cooling: Catalytic convertor:
Safety recall involving the engine and engine cooling area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: Inadequate heat shield above catalytic converter could overheat.
1982
Service brakes, hydraulic: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings:
Safety recall involving the service brakes area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: Due to the improper installation of hydraulic brake hoses, the hose could rub against the rim in certain wheel positions. Brake fluid loss could result, causing a degradation in the performance of the front brake system. This would cause an increase in vehicle stopping distances.
1981
Suspension: Shock absorber:
Safety recall involving the suspension area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: Front shock absorbers on some vehicles may have improperly welded mounting eyes. The shock absorber mounting could separate and cause the suspension to collapse if vehicle is driven on rough roads for a long period of time.
1980
Suspension: Shock absorber:
Safety recall involving the suspension area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: Front shock absorbers on some vehicles may have improperly welded mounting eyes. The shock absorber mounting could separate and cause the suspension to collapse if vehicle is driven on rough roads for a long period of time.
Steering: Steering wheel/handle bar:
Safety recall involving the steering area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: On the involved vehicles, the universal joint which connects the steering shaft to the steering rack may have been improperly positioned during assembly. If vehicle is driven on poor roads for an extended period of time, the connection between the steering shaft and universal joint could loosen a
1979
Service brakes, hydraulic: Fluid:
Safety recall involving the service brakes area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: The brake system reservoir on the involved vehices may contain contaminated brake fluid. This fluid could eventually spread through the complete brake system and damage brake components.
Service brakes, hydraulic: Caliper:
Safety recall involving the service brakes area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: The two mounting bolts for each of the left and right side front calipers have been improperly torqued during assembly. The torque wrench used in the assembly may have been mechanically defective.
Steering: Steering wheel/handle bar:
Safety recall involving the steering area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: On the involved vehicles, the universal joint which connects the steering shaft to the steering rack may have been improperly positioned during assembly. If vehicle is driven on poor roads for an extended period of time, the connection between the steering shaft and universal joint could loosen a
1978
Steering: Arm:
Safety recall involving the steering area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: Both the left and right steering arm are attached to the front axle knuckle with two fastening bolts. These bolts are beveled below the hex head to fit into the chamfered holes in the steering arm for proper fastening. The chamfering in these steering arm holes was omitted during manufacture. Sho
Vehicle speed control:
Safety recall involving the vehicle speed control area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: The electrical contact points inside the steering column speed control switch may have been improperly manufactured. As a result, "sticking" could occur and cause the speed control system to stop functioning.
Suspension: Front:
Safety recall involving the suspension area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: The front axle caster and camber adjusters could crack due to improper manufacture. Should this happen, the adjusters could loosen and cause wheel misalignment. Also, the tire on either the left or right side could experience extensive wear.
Parking brake: Linkage and cable:
Safety recall involving the parking brake area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: The emergency brake cable may have been improperly routed during assembly. Consequently, the cable could chafe against the brake line or brake hose brackets. Chafing could lead to damage to the emergeny brake cable.
Service brakes, hydraulic: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings:
Safety recall involving the service brakes area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: The existing brake hoses may have been twisted during assembly. Consequently, the hose could chafe against the emergency brake cable. Prolonged chafing could result in loss of brake fluid, thus affecting rear brakes.
Structure: Body:
Safety recall involving the structure area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: The symbol identifying the light switch on the involved vehicles does not meet the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 101, "Control and displays".
Steering: Steering wheel/handle bar:
Safety recall involving the steering area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: On the involved vehicles, the universal joint which connects the steering shaft to the steering rack may have been improperly positioned during assembly. If vehicle is driven on poor roads for an extended period of time, the connection between the steering shaft and universal joint could loosen a
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