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 944,
based on aggregated NHTSA counts and campaign metadata.
Coverage spans model years 1983–1991 with 13 recall campaigns and 20 complaints in NHTSA data.
Years with the most recall activity: 1985 (3), 1988 (2), and 1986 (2).
Years with the most complaint volume: 1988 (5), 1987 (4), and 1986 (4).
Top recall themes: Fuel and emissions, Steering and suspension, and Other.
Most reported complaint areas (across all years): Fuel/propulsion system, Steering, Engine.
Complaints are not proof of a defect, but repeated themes can be useful signals when researching a used vehicle.
Always check your specific VIN for open recalls (open recalls are VIN-specific and can change over time).
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.
Fuel and emissions
3 campaigns · Years: 1985–1988
These campaigns relate to fuel delivery or emissions components where leaks or failures can raise safety risk.
Across all model years, the most frequently reported areas for the
Porsche 944 in NHTSA complaint data are
Fuel/propulsion system, Steering, Engine.
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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
1991
1
0
Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary.
1989
0
1
Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Engine and engine cooling:engine.
1988
2
5
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline, Suspension:front:control arm, Electrical system.
1987
1
4
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Air bags, Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings, Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components.
1986
2
4
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Fuel/propulsion system, Fuel system, gasoline:delivery, Vehicle speed control.
1985
3
2
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Engine, Steering.
1984
2
0
Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary.
1983
2
4
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly, Seat belts:rear/other, Structure:frame and members.
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:
Fuel system
, Suspension
and Vehicle speed control
Show recall evidence by year
1991
Visibility: Motor:
Safety recall involving the visibility area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: The plastic cowl cover was not sealed to the body at the base of the windshield. Water can leak and reach the windshield wiper motor, causing internal corrosion and failure of the wiper motor.
1988
Suspension: Lower arm:
Safety recall involving the suspension area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: The alloy a-arms may have a manufacturing casting defect and could crack and break after mileage accumulation.
Fuel system, gasoline: Fuel rail:
Safety recall involving the fuel system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: The hose material used in the short section of the high pressure fuel line hose, between the fuel rail and fuel pressure regulator, is subject to hardening, and could cause fuel leaks between the hose and the metal pipe fittings.
1987
Fuel system, gasoline: Fuel rail:
Safety recall involving the fuel system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: The hose material used in the short section of the high pressure fuel line hose, between the fuel rail and fuel pressure regulator, is subject to hardening, and could cause fuel leaks between the hose and the metal pipe fittings.
1986
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: The protective sleeve covering of the return fuel hose between the pressure regulator and fuel return pipe was shortened leaving part of the hose exposed. In some instances this part of the hose becomes kinked due to the engine compartment heat and/or the routing of the hose. Consequence of defec
Fuel system, gasoline: Fuel rail:
Safety recall involving the fuel system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: The hose material used in the short section of the high pressure fuel line hose, between the fuel rail and fuel pressure regulator, is subject to hardening, and could cause fuel leaks between the hose and the metal pipe fittings.
1985
Vehicle speed control: Linkages:
Safety recall involving the vehicle speed control area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: Metal bushings for the cruise control linkage are subject to corrosion due to weather conditions. Also, there is not enough clearance between the bushings and the shaft; and the linkage points were not lubricated. Thus, cruise control linkage can bind, causing the accelerator pedal to stick in a
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: Fuel hose may be damaged due to too much pressure in crimping the hose end fitting. Consequence of defect: a fuel leak could develop which could cause a loss in system pressure and engine stalling. Also, fuel vapors in the engine compartment could be ignited by a spark and cause a fire.
Fuel system, gasoline: Fuel rail:
Safety recall involving the fuel system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: The hose material used in the short section of the high pressure fuel line hose, between the fuel rail and fuel pressure regulator, is subject to hardening, and could cause fuel leaks between the hose and the metal pipe fittings.
1984
Seat belts: Retractor:
Safety recall involving the seat belts area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: The rear seat belts do not include emergency-locking or automatic-locking retractors. The belts do not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, "Occupant crash protection".
Vehicle speed control: Linkages:
Safety recall involving the vehicle speed control area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: Metal bushings for the cruise control linkage are subject to corrosion due to weather conditions. Also, there is not enough clearance between the bushings and the shaft; and the linkage points were not lubricated. Thus, cruise control linkage can bind, causing the accelerator pedal to stick in a
1983
Seat belts: Retractor:
Safety recall involving the seat belts area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: The rear seat belts do not include emergency-locking or automatic-locking retractors. The belts do not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, "Occupant crash protection".
Suspension: Leaf spring assembly:
Safety recall involving the suspension area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: Rear spring plates may not have been tempered and are not of the proper hardness value. Consequence of defect: the plates could crack and/or break, affect lateral guidance of the rear wheel, and result in loss of control of the car which may cause an accident.
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