Porsche 911 GT3 RS Problems by Year

Source: NHTSA · Updated Oct 26, 2023 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

NHTSA has 1 owner complaint and 6 safety recalls on file for the Porsche 911 GT3 RS, across 6 model years (2008–2023). The 2011 model year has the most complaints (1). The most reported problem area overall is engine and engine cooling.

Peak: 2011, with 1 complaints
2008: 0200802010: 0201002011: 1201112016: 0201602019: 0201902023: 020230

n = 1 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Porsche 911 GT3 RS years to avoid? What the complaint data shows

No 911 GT3 RS model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.

Model years with the most complaints

  1. 2011 911 GT3 RS: 1 complaint, 2 recalls

Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.

Most common Porsche 911 GT3 RS problems (all years)

Problem areaComplaintsModel yearsCrashes
Engine and Engine Cooling110

All Porsche 911 GT3 RS model years

Model yearComplaintsRecallsCrash ratingTop problemCompared with other years
2023 911 GT3 RS01——
2019 911 GT3 RS01——
2016 911 GT3 RS02——
2011 911 GT3 RS12—Engine and Engine Cooling
2010 911 GT3 RS01——
2008 911 GT3 RS01——

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Frequently asked questions

Which Porsche 911 GT3 RS years should you stay away from?

No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2011 (1). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.

What is the biggest problem with the Porsche 911 GT3 RS?

Engine and Engine Cooling, with 1 complaint across 1 model year.

How many recalls does the Porsche 911 GT3 RS have?

6 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.