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2005 Porsche 911 Turbo S recalls and problems

There are no safety recalls for the 2005 Porsche 911 Turbo S, but owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA.

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Complaints
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Injuries / deaths
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Recalls may cover only some 2005 Porsche 911 Turbo S vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2005 Porsche 911 Turbo S problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Engine and Engine Cooling3
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1
Fuel System, Gasoline1

Most reported parts

  • Engine and Engine Cooling › Cooling System — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 100,044 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2005 Porsche 911 Turbo S complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Engine and Engine Cooling · at 100,044 miles · reported Sep 12, 2014
I was driving my car on city streets when a warning message appeared on my dashboard indicating that I should check my engine coolant level. I drove on for a short time (A few minutes) and then parked briefly, shutting off the engine (Again for a few minutes) to consider the situation and to call the service department of my dealership (Which was closed since it was late in the day). As I was close to home, I decided to drive the car there. About five minutes later, the warning message changed to an indication that the engine temperature was too high. I immediately pulled over and arranged to…
Engine and Engine Cooling · at 58,325 miles · reported Dec 31, 2013
Epoxy holding pipe in water pump housing failed causing pipe to separate, coolant to dump on rear wheels and brakes, and loss of traction/degraded rear braking.
Engine and Engine Cooling · at 103,000 miles · reported Jun 28, 2011
Porsche 911 turbo 2005, catastrophic coolant loss/failure. Catastrophic coolant failure of a water connection to the engine. Failure of adhesive bond. Coolant sprayed on rear tires, and loss of traction.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Porsche 911 Turbo S have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2005 Porsche 911 Turbo S as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.

What is the most common problem with the 2005 Porsche 911 Turbo S?

Owners report engine and engine cooling problems most often (3 reports), followed by service brakes, hydraulic (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 100,044 miles.

Are Porsche recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Porsche dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.