How many recalls does the 2002 Porsche 996 Turbo have?

The 2002 Porsche 996 Turbo has no NHTSA safety recalls on record.

How do I check if my 2002 Porsche 996 Turbo has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 2002 Porsche 996 Turbo?

Of 1 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is engine.

2002 Porsche 996 Turbo Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2002 Porsche 996 Turbo. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA, most often about the engine. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

ENGINE

Total complaints1

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Glued coolant fitting on one of the main coolant lines failed while at normal speeds and operation. Coolant was rapidly expelled out of the rear of the vehicle. Traction from the rear tires was compromised. Incident did not result in an accident. *tr”

ENGINE · reported 2011-03-05

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 2002 Porsche 996 Turbo as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.