2001 Porsche 911 Turbo Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 68%of 22 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the engine of the 2001 Porsche 911 Turbo, 68% of the 22 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was on my way home from virginia to texas when I experienced catastrophic failure of the oem adhesive on the coolant line fittings in my 911 TURBO. I was traveling at approximately 70 MPH westbound on i10. It cost me $3700 to have the car towed and have all of the fittings tig welded in place to ensure this never occurs again.”
NHTSA complaint #10509008, filed 2013-04, 50,350 miles“I was driving along the highway at 65mph and I noticed that the temperature gauge started increasing and that there was steam bellowing out of the engine. Pulled off highway and car was pouring out coolant from the engine compartment - had car towed to dealer to inspect. Car was diagnosed with epoxy coolant pipe failure where the epoxy had failed to keep coolant pipe in place.”
NHTSA complaint #10515907, filed 2013-06, 72,857 miles“First I noticed a burst of white smoke coming out of the rear, and after that, engine temperature start to go up. Since I have very close to home, I just cruise back. After inspection at mechanic, coolant hose has fly off itself and causing all the engine coolant lost. Repairing it costs me 5000+ as it requires dropping the engine, many hours of labor and 2 weeks without the car.”
NHTSA complaint #10510337, filed 2013-05, 50,000 miles“I was driving the car when suddenly the low coolant light came on. Instantly, temperature started rising and I shut it down. I wasn't sure what was wrong but I found coolant all over the rear wheels and tires. After sitting on side of road, another Porsche owner stopped by. We thought the car was just overheating, so we added water. It seemed fine so I started driving home and then it happened again. We put the car on my buddy's lift and identified that the coolant was leaking from the top of the motor. …”
NHTSA complaint #10510343, filed 2013-05, 23,910 miles“My car suffered a catastrophic loss of coolant at highway speed. I was driving and suddenly a plume of smoke appeared in the rear view mirror. I thought that my engine had blown and I pulled the car off of the road. Turns out that smoke was actually steam! I had the car towed to an independent shop where they diagnosed the problem as the water console fittings having blown out. They explained to me that these fittings were held into the console with an epoxy from the manufacturer, and that the epoxy eventually fails. …”
NHTSA complaint #10510232, filed 2013-05, 77,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11026362Nov 12, 2025Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the pressure sensor. The vehicles affected are cars that use the part number 9A790605201
- 11026331Nov 6, 2025Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the Thermostat (PAB121115C). The cars affected are ones that use this part number.
- 11025127Oct 28, 2025Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the wiring set for engine and wire set. The vehicles affected are cars that use the part numbers in the PDF.
- 11025105Oct 15, 2025Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the thermostat on certain vehicles. The cars affected are cars that use part number PAB121115D
- 11025072Oct 7, 2025Manufacturers certificate for allocation of approved engine oils from MY20
- 11024161Sep 30, 2025Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the belt latch. 9Y0857755D and 9Y0857755E, the vehicles affected use the part numbers mentioned.
- 11024156Sep 27, 2025Parts information for Parts Withdrawal - Air Line (9Y1616719 & 9Y2616719). The vehicles affected are cars that use the part numbers mentioned
- 11024151Sep 25, 2025Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the belt latch. Part numbers 9Y0857755D & 9Y0857755E are involved. The vehicles considered would use the part numbers mentioned.
- 11024148Sep 24, 2025Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the compressor. Part numbers 971260601Q, 971260601QU,971260601QX, 971260601RU, 971260601SU, 971260601SX, 971260601R, 971260601RX…
- 11022894Aug 12, 2025Manufacturers certificate for overview of approved Porsche A40 engine oils. The vehicles affected are cars that use A40 engine oils. MY1997-2020
Engine: other model years
Other parts of the 2001 Porsche 911 Turbo
4 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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