Complaints over time
Complaints about the 2018 Porsche 911 GT3 peaked in 2023, with 1 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model year
2018 Porsche 911 GT3
Coupe, gasoline, RWD/Rear-Wheel Drive, built in Germany. Owner complaints on file from Oct 19, 2023 to Oct 19, 2023.
Recall campaigns covering this model year116k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints1Below the median 2018 coupe
Severity index0.02018 coupes average 9.0
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Components
100% of complaints about the 2018 Porsche 911 GT3 name back-over prevention
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
One recall campaign covers the 2018 Porsche 911 GT3
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
| Campaign | Filed | Subject | Component | Vehicles | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19V-875 | Dec 11, 2019 | Child Restraint System (CRS) instructions within the Owner's Manual may not provide enough specificity for proper installation | Child seats | 15,501 | Repair or modification |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 2018 Porsche 911 GT3
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
1 complaint on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Oct 19, 2023Failure Aug 15, 202326,000 milesBoca Raton, FLCamera
The contact owns a 2018 Porsche 911 GT3. The contact stated that while reversing, the back over prevention system failed to display a rear-view image. After a visual inspection of the rear of the vehicle, the contact became aware that the reverse lights also failed to illuminate. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the transmission reverse switch. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 26,000.
NHTSA complaint 11550911
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
419 manufacturer communications cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall; the 60 most recent are listed.
- SPTL2609 Sep 14, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Special Tools and Equipment Information for alignment machines - Q3 2026 Software Spec Update Available - No. 37-26 Sep 22, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Manufacturer's Certificate for Overview of approved Porsche C40 GT engine oils - No. 28-26 Sep 22, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Manufacturer's Certificate for Overview of Approved Porsche C40 Engine Oils. Note that this bulletin covers all models back to model year 1984, for which C40 engine oils are allocated. - No. 27-26 Sep 22, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Manufacturer's Certificate for Overview of Approved Porsche C20 Engine Oils. Note that the bulletin covers all models back to model year 1984, for which C20 engine oils are allocated. - No. 26-26 Sep 22, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Manufacturer's Certificate for Overview of Approved Porsche C30 Engine Oils. Note that the bulletin includes all models back to model year 1984, for which C30 engine oils are allocated. - No. 25-26 Sep 22, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Manufacturer's Certificate for Overview of Approved Porsche A40 Engine Oils. Note that this bulletin covers all vehicles from model year 1997 to 2020, for which A40 engine oils are assigned. Model years 1997-2001 are not available for selection in the system. - No. 12-26 Sep 1, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Technical Information for Damage to Nano Plug Contacts Due to Utilization of Incorrect Measuring Equipment - SPTL2314a Aug 28, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Special Tools and Equipment Information for Diagnostic Equipment Standards for all USA Porsche Centers - SPTL2608 Aug 17, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Special Tools and Equipment Information for alignment machines - Q2 2026 Software Spec Update Available - GR16D8a Aug 14, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Product Knowledge for Model Type Designations - GR16D8 Aug 14, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Product Knowledge for Chassis/VIN Numbering Systems - 74/25 Jul 25, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Belt Lock Warning on Driver Side Permanently Active / No Fault Memory Entries: Delete Airbag Control Unit Fault Memory (SY 74/25) - 18/26 Jul 23, 2026 · Warranty Program/Extension
Warranty Information: Warranty Extension for Transmission Electronics Control Unit (18/26) - 13/26 Jul 22, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Allocation of Approved Engine Oils MY 2027 (13/26) - SPTL 2607a Jul 30, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
VAS 621001A Matrix Headlamp Aimer – Automatic Shipment / Maha Installation - SPTL 2607 Jul 27, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
VAS 621001A Matrix Headlamp Aimer – Automatic Shipment / Maha Installation - SPTL 2603b Jul 7, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Porsche Approved Collision Center – Acquiring Special Tools and Equipment - SPTL 2603b Jul 7, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Porsche Approved Collision Center – Acquiring Special Tools and Equipment - TSTR 2642 Aug 5, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Porsche Tester Software Update Information Software Version: 44.300.000 - TSTR 2641 Jul 21, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
PiUS Update Information Software Version: 3.2 - TSTR 2641 Jul 21, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
PiUS Update Information Software Version: 3.2 - TSTR 2640 Jul 13, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Porsche Tester Software Update Information Software Version: 44.200.051 - TSTR 2639 Jul 8, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Porsche Tester Software Update Information Software Version: 44.200.041 - TSTR 2638 Jul 8, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Porsche Tester Software Update Information Software Version: 44.200.040 - TSTR 2637 Jul 8, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Porsche Tester Software Update Information Software Version: 44.200.035 - GR13D790 Jun 23, 2026 · Other
Parts Withdrawal - Various Parts - GR13D788 Jun 18, 2026 · Other
Parts Withdrawal - Various Parts - TSTR2636 Jun 30, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Porsche Tester Software Update Information Software Version: 44.200.031 - TSTR2635 Jun 30, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Porsche Tester Software Update Information Software Version: 44.200.030 - TSTR2634 Jun 25, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Porsche Tester Software Update Information Software Version: 44.200.023 - TSTR2633 Jun 24, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Porsche Tester Software Update Information Software Version: 44.200.022 - TSTR2633 Jun 24, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Porsche Tester Software Update Information Software Version: 44.200.022 - TSTR2632 Jun 19, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Porsche Tester Software Update Information Software Version: 44.200.015 - TSTR2631 Jun 16, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Porsche Tester Software Update Information Software Version: 44.200.010 - TSTR2631 Jun 16, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Porsche Tester Software Update Information Software Version: 44.200.010 - TSTR2630 Jun 9, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Porsche Tester Software Update Information Software Version: 44.200.001 - SPTL2603a Jun 25, 2026 · Other
Porsche Approved Collision Center – Acquiring Special Tools and Equipment - 40/26 4407 Jun 30, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Wheel Bolt Replacement Requirement - Change from Wheel Bolts with Aluminum Washers to Wheel Bolts with Steel Washers (40/26) - 09/26 3730 Jun 30, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Permanent Fault Memory Entries “P1775”/“P071400”/“P184900” in Transmission Electronics Control Unit (PDK) (09/26) - 20/26 Jun 25, 2026 · Other
Overview of Approved Porsche C20 Engine Oils (20/26) - 19/26 1701 Jun 25, 2026 · Other
Overview of Approved Porsche C30 Engine Oils (19/26) - 21/26 1701 Jun 25, 2026 · Other
Overview of Approved Porsche C40 Engine Oils (21/26) - 15/26 1701 Jun 25, 2026 · Other
Overview of Approved Porsche A40 Engine Oils (15/26) - 16/26 1701 Jun 25, 2026 · Other
Overview of Approved Porsche C30 Engine Oils (16/26) - 16/26 1701 Jun 25, 2026 · Other
Overview of Approved Porsche C30 Engine Oils (16/26) - 17/26 1701 Jun 25, 2026 · Other
Overview of Approved Porsche C20 Engine Oils (17/26) - 18/26 1701 Jun 25, 2026 · Other
Overview of Approved Porsche C40 Engine Oils (18/26) - 109/21 4407 Jun 2, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Noise Symptom – Clicking Noises from the Area of the Front Axle: Observe Specified Procedure (SY 109/21) - No. TLLI2602 May 29, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Tech live look information bulletin for How to use Frontline.io on the HoloLens 2 - No. TLLI2601 May 29, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Tech live look information bulletin for how to use fronline.io on mobile devices and tablets. - No. D782.1 May 28, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the door lock. The part numbers involved are all included in the PDF. All parts before generation status S08 and before pro-duction date 01.09.2024. The vehicles affected are ones that use the part numbers me… - No. D785 May 22, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Parts information for parts withdrawal involving 9J1827447B, PAA971221B, and 95B201060AA. The lock, the fuel tank attachments, and the module connector. The vehicles affected are ones that use the part number(s) mentioned. - No. 2604 May 14, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Special tools and equipment information for VAS 6296/10 Auto-Ship and Q1 2026 Software Spec Update Available - No. D784 May 13, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the (976809858) Fuel filler flap module. The vehicles affected are ones that use the part number mentioned. - No. D783 May 11, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Parts information for parts withdrawal involving servomotor and rear light. Part numbers affected are 976411881E, 976511881E, PAD411881B, PAD511881A, PAD411881C, 973945093BC. The vehicles involved are ones that use the part numbers mentioned. - No. 46-26 May 6, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Technical information for a software update of various control units: Software Network VR28.13 SQ4 - No. D782 Apr 27, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the door lock. The vehicles affected are ones that use the part number(s) mentioned in the attached PDF. - No. D781 Apr 18, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Parts information for parts withdrawal involving (992513031K) Shock absorber (spring cyl.). The vehicles affected are ones that use the part number mentioned. - No. D780 Apr 17, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the transmission oil. Part number 00004321012 is affected - the vehicles that use this part number should be included. - No. D779 Apr 13, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Parts information for Parts Withdrawal - Oil Pressure Sender. The vehicles affected are ones that use the part number PAB906060.
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.