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Porsche 924 VIN Check

NHTSA holds 4 owner complaints on the Porsche 924 from 3 production runs; the worst run has 2, the typical one 1.3.

NHTSA complaint records · 4 complaints · 3 runs · 1987–1988 · Updated Nov 3, 2026
Quick answer

The most-reported 924 run is WP0AA0922HN (1987 builds) with 2 complaints, 1.5× the typical run. Fuel system problems make up 50% of reports; NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for 924 model years 1982–1988.

Which build runs owners report most

A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Porsche 924 has 3 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 100% of every 924 complaint on file.

FIG.01·Porsche 924 — complaints by production run
Production run (VIN 1–11)YearComplaintsInvolved a crashFire
WP0AA0922HN••••••19872——
WP0AA0923JN••••••19881——
WP0AA0928JN••••••19881——
ROWS 3·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records, grouped by VIN prefix

What to inspect on this car

One system accounts for 50% of everything Porsche 924 owners report: Fuel System, 4 of 4 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.

FIG.03·Porsche 924 — most-reported systems
SystemComplaintsInvolved a crashFire
Fuel System4——
Gasoline4——
ROWS 2·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Recalls to check against your VIN

NHTSA has 3 recall campaigns on the Porsche 924; the 3 below cover build years 1982 to 1988. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.

FIG.04·Porsche 924 — recall campaigns
CampaignComponentModel years
90V061000Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System:fuel Rail1987–1988
83V111000Seat Belts:front:retractor1982
85V095000Suspension:rear:springs:leaf Spring Assembly1982
ROWS 3·SOURCE NHTSA recall campaigns

90V061000 was opened in 1990 on cars built from 1987: 3 years on the road before the recall.

How serious were they

FIG.06·Porsche 924 — complaint severity
OutcomePorsche 924All vehicles
Complaints filed41,115,966
Involved a crash0 (0%)64,194 (5.8%)
Involved a fire0 (0%)26,974 (2.4%)
Injuries reported058,013
Deaths reported02,728
ROWS 5·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Crash-related reports run 100% below the all-vehicle rate.

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How this check works

The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The Porsche 924 share of that is 4 complaints over 3 runs, 0% of everything on record.

Everything on the Porsche 924
Recalls4 campaignsFuel economy21 mpg bestReliability4.5/5Common problems4 complaintsDimensionsSize, weight, generationsCargo space12 cu ftWindow stickerOriginal Monroney labelDecode a VINWhat each character meansAbout this car1981–1988

Frequently asked questions

How do I check a Porsche 924 VIN for free?

Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 4 NHTSA complaints from 3 924 runs and 3 recall campaigns. No account, no card.

Which 924 production run has the most complaints?

WP0AA0922HN, a 1987 build, with 2 complaints. The typical 924 run has 1.3.

How many 924 complaints involve a crash?

0% of 4 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 0 involved a fire.

Complaint and recall records from NHTSA, grouped by VIN production run (characters 1–11). Per-run rates computed by ForCar. Federal data covers safety only — title, odometer and insurance history are not included. Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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