1977 Porsche 911 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1977 Porsche 911 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 4,300 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

EQUIPMENT 78V113000 1978-05-22 1,500 affected
Defect

ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, THE IDENTIFICATION OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE AUTOMATIC SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM WAS OMITTED. THIS FAILS TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 101, "CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS".

Remedy

A PLASTIC IDENTIFICATION LABEL WILL BE PERMANENTLY AFFIXED TO THE INSTRUMENT PANEL.

VISIBILITY 77V166000 1977-10-05 2,800 affected
Defect

THE INSTALLATION OF THE VPC AIR CONDITIONER REQUIRES REPLACEMENT OF THE STANDARD HEATER HOSE WITH A SPECIAL HOSE. THIS HOSE MAY HAVE BEEN PUSHED TOO FAR INTO THE HEAT EXCHANGER AND MAY COME INTO CONTACT WITH THE EXHAUST PIPE.

Remedy

DEALER WILL REPLACE THE ALUMINUM-PAPER-ALUMINUM HOSE WITH AN ALL-ALUMINUM HOSE WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.

Defect investigations

Investigation DP78036 Opened 1978-05-11 · closed 1978-09-05

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES RE: 7805110002,

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES RE: 7805110002, 7805080002

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1977 Porsche 911 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.