How many recalls does the 1989 Porsche 944 have?

The 1989 Porsche 944 has no NHTSA safety recalls on record.

How do I check if my 1989 Porsche 944 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 1989 Porsche 944?

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

1989 Porsche 944 Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1989 Porsche 944. 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 and engine cooling. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

Total complaints1

What owners report

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

“I contacted the local dealer as well as porsche(atlanta office). Almost everyone with a 944s or 1989-91 944s2 has reported this failure or defect. The cam chain tensioner has a plastic ramp which cracks and fails causing catastrophic engine failure. Please look on www.rennlist.com under 944 site.…”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE · reported 2000-02-27

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 1989 Porsche 944 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.