2010 Porsche 911 GT3 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 911 GT3 years
- Not enough data 3rd of 14 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Porsche 911 GT3. That ranks 3rd out of 14 911 GT3 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (2 complaints, 67%), typically at around 8,353 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 3owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2010 Porsche 911 GT3 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2 | 67% | 8,353 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 33% | 18,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 33% | 18,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2010 Porsche 911 GT3 recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Wheels:hub; suspension:rear:axle:spindle
Problem: Porsche is recalling certain model year 2010 911 GT3 vehicles manufactured May 15, 2009, through February 11, 2010. The rear wheel hubs may be prone to failure under certain driving conditions. Also, the original, suggested maintenance intervals may be insufficient to prevent wheel hub failure.
Risk: If the rear hub fails, there may be a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wheel hubs on the rear axle free of charge. The service interval specifications will also be revised and provided to owners as part of Porsche's owner notification letter. The recall began on January 22, 2013. Owners may contact Porsche at 1-800-767-7243.
Wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
Problem: Porsche is recalling certain model year 2010-2011, 911 turbo; turbo s, 911 gt3, gt3 rs and gt2 rs high performance vehicles, manufactured from may 18, 2009 through september 17, 2010, and equipped with center locking hub and wheel assemblies. Over time the hubs can wear prematurely.
Risk: As the hubs wear, the wheels could loosen, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the central locking hubs and wheels with an improved design, free of charge. The safety recall began on june 28, 2011. Owners may contact porsche at 1-800-767-7243.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Rapid coolant loss (PE13009) — opened Apr 26, 2013, closed Mar 10, 2014.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
I had the 8 coolant fittings, prone to epoxy failures, secured to housings by welding. Cost for welding was $275. *tr
Coolant lines / fittings welded/ pinned - mk2 mezger engine has a faulty design of coolant hoses/lines. Upon research online, i am not the only person affected but all turbo/gt3/rs/gt2 cars from 2004-current i have also come across cars with less than 10k miles that had this problem so my problem…
Right rear centerlock hub failed/sheared off resulting in high speed exit from road surface and 800' slide. Wheel and tire left vehicle and traveled approximately 1500' crossing active road. Centerlock nut was found about 700' from vehicle. Issue seems to be failure of the centerlock hub can result…
Other Porsche 911 GT3 years
← 2008 911 GT3 · 2011 911 GT3 →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 911 GT3 | 0 | 2 |
| 2022 911 GT3 | 0 | 3 |
| 2019 911 GT3 | 0 | 1 |
| 2018 911 GT3 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 911 GT3 | 0 | 1 |
| 2015 911 GT3 | 0 | 1 |
| 2014 911 GT3 | 0 | 2 |
| 2011 911 GT3 | 1 | 1 |
| 2010 | 3 | 2 |
| 2008 911 GT3 | 1 | 1 |
| 2007 911 GT3 | 24 | 0 |
| 2005 911 GT3 | 2 | 0 |
| 2004 911 GT3 | 27 | 0 |
| 2003 911 GT3 | 0 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Porsche 911 GT3?
Owners most often report engine, power train, suspension problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2010 Porsche 911 GT3?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2010 Porsche 911 GT3 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 911 GT3 model years, the 2010 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.