Porsche VIN Recall Check

Porsche combines luxury and power in well-built sports cars that are known for reliability. The brand has the lowest number of recalls from 1985 to 2016, with a recall rate of 531 vehicles per 1,000 sold. U.S. News’ list of the most reliable luxury cars in 2021 included three from the brand: 2019 Porsche Cayman, 2020 Porsche 911, and 2019 Porsche Boxster.

For any pre-owned Porsche you’re interested in, you want to make sure you get the best of what this luxury brand can offer. You want to uncover hidden issues from previous ownerships or the production line. At Vehicle.report, you can run a Porsche Recall Check for free to access recall information as part of a comprehensive vehicle history report.

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What is a Porsche VIN recall check?

At Vehicle.report, you can search for recalls issued for any Porsche vehicle. Manufacturers like Porsche are among the top sources of information for our comprehensive database of vehicle data. Using the vehicle identification number, you can verify if Porsche issued a recall for any vehicle.

A vehicle safety recall is usually initiated by a car manufacturer for defects that pose a risk to vehicle safety. This defect may have been discovered in several vehicles of the same design or manufacture or in components of the same type and manufacture. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), an agency within the US Department of Transportation, oversees the safety recalls.

A VIN or vehicle identification number is a 17-digit alphanumeric code that serves to identify your Porsche vehicle as a unique unit. No two vehicles have the same VIN. It is the key to all data about a vehicle.

How do I find previous recalls on my Porsche car?

According to iseecars.com, Porsche has the lowest recall rate, recalling just 531 cars for every 1,000 cars sold while Volkswagen is last on the list, with over 1,800 vehicles recalled per 1,000 sold.

Porsche Recalls

Our Porsche recall search tool is 100% free. You can also check for recalls by VIN at the official Porsche Owner’s website. At Vehicle.report, however, you can unlock a ton of data using the VIN, including: a complete NMVTIS vehicle report, number of previous owners, odometer readings, open recalls and damage, accidents or repairs.

How can I check a Porsche car’s history for free?

Acquiring a free car report can be easier than paying for one or getting it from a dealership. You can do it anytime with just a few clicks as soon as you find a car you would like to consider buying. Checking the vehicle history of a car is a critical step before you proceed to other steps in the purchasing process. You should be able to get a car report without being blocked by a paywall that most vehicle history providers require.

Why should you get a free vehicle history when paid services are available? First of all, free does not mean that running a database of vehicle data does not cost anything at all. Vehicle.report lets advertisers on its website cover the cost. Free does not also mean unreliable. Using the latest technology, we are able to efficiently collate information from trusted government and industry sources.

How to run a Porsche VIN recall check?

Check all active recalls for any Porsche car in the United States in two easy steps:

VIN recall check
Step 1

Check the VIN

Look for the VIN in these most common locations: through the windshield near the base of the dashboard (driver’s side) or on the door frame on the driver’s side.

You can also find the VIN on the vehicle’s documents: registration card, vehicle title, Insurance card, or owner’s manual.

Step 2

Run the Porsche Recall Check tool

What can a Porsche VIN recall check tell me about a recall?

NHTSA Campaign Number refers to a unique number assigned to a recall.

Summary of important details about the recall covers the model and model year of affected vehicles, the issue or part that may pose a safety risk or fail to meet minimum safety standards, and, possibly, where the vehicles were sold or registered. Porsche will also explain how the defect or issue may affect the vehicle’s operation and safety.

Remedy refers to the recommended solution to the structural or mechanical problem. Porsche will explain whether the issue can be fixed or if a defective component will be replaced.

Contact information includes the date when Porsche will start sending notifications to owners, the Porsche reference number for the recall, and the number for Porsche customer service hotline.

Why should I run Vehicle.report’s Porsche VIN recall check?

Porsche has a good reputation for having the second-lowest number of recalls for the 31-year period that ended in September 2016. Also based on NHTSA data, 86.2 percent of recalls were made within three years of sale. Here are some of the recall campaigns launched by Porsche in recent years:

Porsche VIN Recall Check Table

You can also check Porsche recalls by VIN at the official Porsche website. Here are other resources you can tap to know more about Porsche cars: Porsche Owner’s Manual, Porsche safety ratings, Porsche reviews, and Porsche dealerships.

Using Vehicle.report’s 100% free Porsche recall search tool, a VIN unlocks a ton of data including:

  • Market value
  • Vehicle specifications
  • Equipment details
  • Fuel efficiency
  • Safety rating
  • Inspection checklist
  • Auto insurance
  • NMVTIS report

Get a Free Porsche Recall Check

Find out if your Porsche vehicle has any open car recalls.
Simply enter the VIN and click Check Porsche Recall below: