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Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 4 owner complaints for the Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet, covering model years 2005 to 2006. Electrical System is the component owners name most often.

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

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  • 1 recall campaign on file
  • 4 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
  • 2 model years with data (2005–2006)
  • top component: Electrical System (2 complaints)
  • latest recall 06V008000 (reported Jan 12, 2006)
  • 0 complaints reporting a crash (0.0%)
  • 1 complaint reporting a fire (25.0%)
  • 0 complaints reporting an injury (0.0%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet complaints by model year

1 model year · NHTSA complaints

All 4 complaints are for the 2006 model year.

Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model yearComplaintsReporting a crashReporting a fireReporting an injuryReporting a death
200640100

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet components

top 4 · NHTSA categories

Electrical System is the component named most often, in 2 complaints (50.0% of all 4), followed by Tires (2) and Air Bags (1).

Components named most often in Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet complaints (top 4)
Components named most often in Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet complaints (top 4)
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints
Electrical System250.0%
Tires250.0%
Air Bags125.0%
Visibility/Wiper125.0%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

  • They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
  • Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
  • Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
  • One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
  • Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet recalls

1 campaign · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name 911 Carrera S Cabriolet, newest first. The only campaign, 06V008000, covers model years 2005 and 2006.

  • 1 recall campaign
Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet recall campaigns covering each model year
2005: 1 campaign2006: 1 campaign

  1. NHTSA campaign 06V008000

    Reported

    Engine and Engine Cooling › Exhaust System

    Model years 2005–2006

    Certain 2 door coupe and convertible vehicles may have been supplied with a tailpipe that may have been produced with a weld located between the fastening clip and exhaust pipe, which is inadequately dimensioned. Also included are certain accessory exhaust pipes installed by dealers.

    Consequence:
    If the weld completely fails, the exhaust pipe can detach from the vehicle, which could startle the driver resulting in a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will install a new tailpipe with a longer seam weld free of charge. The recall began on January 24, 2006. Owners may 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 S Cabriolet questions

4 questions

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

NHTSA lists 1 vehicle recall campaign for the Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet, covering model years 2005 to 2006. The campaign, 06V008000, was reported on January 12, 2006 and is filed under “Engine and engine cooling”. The 2005 and 2006 model years are covered by the most campaigns (1 each).

What is the most common Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet complaint?

Electrical System is the component named most often: 2 complaints, or 50.0% of all 4. Tires (2) and Air Bags (1) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Porsche 911 Carrera S 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.

How many Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 4 complaints, 0 report a crash, 1 a fire, 0 at least one injury and 0 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

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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.