The Porsche 928 has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns on record covering 1981–1991. On average a defect was admitted 0.25 years after the car was built, the slowest took 1 years. The most recalled system is Power Train (1 campaigns).
What was recalled on the Porsche 928
Grouped by system. Open any row for the campaigns themselves — what failed, what it risks and how the dealer fixes it, straight from the NHTSA filing.
Power Train 1 Read
What's wrong. 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
Risk. If the accelerator pedal is pushed into the kick-downposition, the expected acceleration of the vehicle may not occur due tointerference of the filler piece. This could result in an accident during avehicle passing manuever
Fix. Dealers will install a new filler piece which has a securing brace to prevent movement
Fuel System, Gasoline 1 Read
What's wrong. Plastic fuel gauge mounting nut may crack and allow fuel to leak from the fuel tank
Risk. If fuel comes into contact with a hot exhaust system orother ignition source, it could result in a fire
Fix. Replace mounting nuts with nuts of an improved material
Service Brakes, Hydraulic 1 Read
What's wrong. 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
Fix. Dealer will reroute the front brake hose at no cost to owner
Suspension 1 Read
What's wrong. 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
Fix. The front shock absorbers on all involved vehicles will be checked and, if necessary, replaced without charge
How long a defect stays unadmitted
Campaign numbers encode the year of the announcement, so each recall on this model can be dated against the car it applies to.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Average gap before admission | 0.25 years |
| Slowest campaign | 1 years |
| Admitted 5+ years later | —% |
| Campaigns on record | 4 |
Which 928 years were recalled most
Campaigns per model year. A year with more campaigns is not automatically worse — it may simply have sold in far greater numbers.
| Model year | Campaigns | Most recalled system |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Power Train | |
| 1990 | Fuel System, Gasoline | |
| 1982 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | |
| 1981 | Suspension |
Check your own car
A campaign applies to a range of production, not to every car of the model. The only way to know whether yours is affected — and whether the repair was already done — is by VIN.
| Step | What you get |
|---|---|
| Enter the VIN above | Open campaigns for that exact vehicle, straight from NHTSA |
| Check the repair status | Whether the free fix has already been carried out on this car |
| Book at any franchised dealer | Recall work is free regardless of age, mileage or owner |
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A campaign covers a production range. Yours is one car.
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Frequently asked questions
How many recalls does the Porsche 928 have?
4 NHTSA campaigns on record, covering 1981–1991. Not every campaign applies to every car — coverage is by production range, so check your VIN.
Is recall work free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer regardless of the car's age, mileage or how many owners it has had. That is a federal requirement, not a courtesy.
How do I know if my 928 still has an open recall?
Enter its VIN above. We show campaigns that apply to that exact vehicle and whether the repair has already been recorded as done.
Why did a defect take years to be recalled?
On this model the average gap between the car being built and the defect being admitted is 0.25 years, and the slowest campaign came 1 years later. Defects usually surface as they accumulate in the field: complaints pile up, an investigation opens, and only then is a campaign issued.