Porsche 911: common problems, APK failures and recalls
There are 17,838 Porsche 911 cars registered in the Netherlands, first registered between 1964 and 2026.
In a sample of 387 cars, 24.8% had at least one defect at an APK inspection since 2024, less often than average (51.5% across all models).
The most common defect is tyre pressure incorrect (6.5% of inspected cars).
The RDW lists 24 recalls for this model; 0.1% of registered cars still have an open recall.
2.6% have an odometer reading the RDW marks as illogical, a sign of a rolled-back odometer.
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Most common APK defects
| Defect | Cars |
|---|---|
| Tyre pressure incorrect | 6.5% |
| Dipped beam incorrectly aimed | 5.9% |
| Tyre damaged | 5.4% |
| Drive shaft boot damaged and not sealing | 3.4% |
| Tyre tread depth insufficient | 2.1% |
| Windscreen washer not working properly | 1.8% |
| Wipers give insufficient visibility | 1.6% |
| Tyre pressures on one axle unequal | 1.6% |
| Windscreen washer not working | 1% |
| Airbag/seatbelt warning indicates a fault | 0.8% |
Share of 387 sampled cars (first registered 2012–2021) with this defect at an APK inspection since 2024. RDW Open Data: Geconstateerde Gebreken.
Common advisories
| Tyre(s) with tread depth of 1.6 to 2.5 mm | 5.4% |
| Mechanical brake parts show wear | 0.5% |
Advisories are noted at the APK but are not a failure.
Fleet figures
| Registered in the Netherlands | 17,838 |
| Open recall (not yet fixed) | 0.1% |
| Illogical odometer reading | 2.6% |
| Used as a taxi | 0% |
| First registered | 1964 to 2026 |
All Porsche 911 passenger cars in the RDW register, 2026-10-06.
Recalls
| Published | Component | Risk | Cars in NL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-02-28 | airbags, seat belts and occupant protection | – | 30 |
| 2024-11-07 | axles, wheels and tyres | serious | 262 |
| 2024-08-12 | other | – | 1 |
| 2024-04-16 | airbags, seat belts and occupant protection | – | 551 |
| 2023-11-09 | airbags, seat belts and occupant protection | – | 289 |
| 2023-01-23 | airbags, seat belts and occupant protection | serious | 2 |
| 2023-01-23 | airbags, seat belts and occupant protection | serious | 6 |
| 2021-09-28 | brakes | – | – |
| 2021-05-20 | suspension | serious | 1 |
| 2020-07-22 | transmission and drivetrain | serious | 7 |
| 2020-01-10 | lights | – | 112 |
| 2019-10-10 | airbags, seat belts and occupant protection | – | 0 |
| 2019-10-10 | axles, wheels and tyres | – | 0 |
| 2019-10-10 | airbags, seat belts and occupant protection | serious | 0 |
| 2019-09-11 | airbags, seat belts and occupant protection | serious | 271 |
Recalls registered with the RDW for this model; not every recall applies to every car. Check a plate to see if one is open.
Questions
How often does the Porsche 911 fail the APK?
In a sample of 387 cars first registered 2012–2021, 24.8% had at least one defect at an APK inspection since 2024, against 51.5% across all models.
What are common problems with the Porsche 911?
The most common APK defects are: tyre pressure incorrect (6.5%), dipped beam incorrectly aimed (5.9%), tyre damaged (5.4%).
Does the Porsche 911 have recalls?
Yes, the RDW lists 24 recalls. 0.1% of registered cars still have an open recall. Check a specific car by licence plate on factline.dev/vehicle.
Other Porsche models
Source: RDW Open Data (Gekentekende voertuigen, Geconstateerde Gebreken, Terugroepacties), CC0. Model grouping by Factline from RDW trade names. AI agents: factline.dev/llms.txt.