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Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet recalls and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet, covering model years 1995 to 2003, and no owner complaints filed under this model name.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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  • 2 recall campaigns on file
  • 5 model years with data (1995–2003)
  • latest recall 04V601000 (reported Dec 30, 2004)

Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet recalls

2 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet, newest first. The 2 campaigns cover model years 1995 to 2003. 5 model years tie for the most campaigns (1 each).

  • 2 recall campaigns
Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet recall campaigns covering each model year
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1995: 1 campaign1996: 1 campaign1997: 1 campaign1998: 1 campaign1999: no campaigns
2000: no campaigns2001: no campaigns2002: no campaigns2003: 1 campaign
Highlighted: the model years with the most campaigns.

  1. NHTSA campaign 04V601000

    Reported

    Structure › Body › Roof and Pillars

    Model years 1995–1998

    On certain passenger vehicles, the softtop structure catch lever tension can ease resulting in a crack.

    Consequence:
    The softtop can inadvertently open startling the driver, which could result in a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect the roof alignment and roof locking pins. In addition, the two roof locking motors will be replaced. Also a new sensor system within the motor assembly will provide an improved control signal to the instrument cluster if the roof is not properly closed when the driver drives off. The recall began January 18, 2005. Owners should contact Porsche at 1-800-545-8039.

    Filed by Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

  2. NHTSA campaign 04V070000

    Reported

    Seats

    Model year 2003

    Certain passenger vehicles fitted with front seat backs, which do not meet Porsche's strength standards.

    Consequence:
    In the event of a vehicle crash, the seats could twist, tilting on one side to the rear, possibly resulting in personal injury to the vehicle occupant.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace both the front seats. Owner notification began on April 26, 2004. Owners should contact Porsche at 1-800-545-8039.

    Filed by Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it; older campaigns, which NHTSA stores in capital letters, are shown in sentence case. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means
What each recall field means
FieldWhat it tells you
Campaign numberNHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
ComponentThe system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
SummaryWhat the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
ConsequenceThe safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
RemedyWhat the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.
  • Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
  • A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
  • Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet questions

3 questions

How many recalls does the Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet have?

NHTSA lists 2 vehicle recall campaigns for the Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet, covering model years 1995 to 2003. The most recent, 04V601000, was reported on December 30, 2004 and is filed under “Structure”.

Which Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet model years do the recalls cover?

The 2 campaigns cover model years 1995 to 2003. 5 model years tie for the most campaigns (1 each). NHTSA has no owner complaints filed under the model name 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet, so this page has no complaint statistics.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Porsche dealer.

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.