How many recalls does the 1998 Porsche 911 have?

The 1998 Porsche 911 has no NHTSA safety recalls on record.

How do I check if my 1998 Porsche 911 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 1998 Porsche 911?

Of 4 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is engine and engine cooling.

1998 Porsche 911 Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1998 Porsche 911. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine and engine cooling. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:FLASHER UNIT

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:ROTOR

Total complaints4

What owners report

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

“Turn signal light failed. Yh”

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:FLASHER UNIT · reported 1998-02-01

“Failed distributor rotor, brake light; oile leak; defective cylinder gaskets and windshield.”

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:ROTOR · reported 1998-01-01

“Failed distributor rotor, brake light; oile leak; defective cylinder gaskets and windshield.”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE · reported 1998-01-01

“Failed distributor rotor, brake light; oile leak; defective cylinder gaskets and windshield.”

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS · reported 1998-01-01

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 1998 Porsche 911 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.