The contact owns a 2018 Porsche 911 GT3. The contact stated that while reversing, the back over prevention system failed to display a rear-view image. After a visual inspection of the rear of the vehicle, the contact became aware that the reverse lights also failed to illuminate. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the transmission reverse switch. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 26,000.
The worst 2018 Porsche 911 GT3 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Driver assistance1
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- Driver assistance1
Recalls 1
Child seat
- What is wrong
- Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2014 Cayman and Cayman S, 2014-2016 911 GT3, 2016 911 GT3 RS and 911 R, 2018 911 GT3 and 911 GT2 RS and 2019 911 GT3 RS, 911 GT3, and 911 GT2 RS vehicles. The Child Restraint System (CRS) instructions within the Owner's Manual may not provide enough specificity for proper installation. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."
- Risk
- Improper CRS installation increases the risk of an injury to the occupant in the event of a crash.
- Remedy
- Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will provide a an Owner's Manual supplement with proper CRS installation instructions, free of charge. The recall began February 7, 2020. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1‑800‑767‑7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AKC0.
Recall number 19V875000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2018 Porsche 911 GT3 425
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Warranty Information: Warranty Extension for Transmission Electronics Control Unit (18/26)
- Parts Information for Parts Withdrawal
- Parts Information for Parts Withdrawal
- Parts Information for Parts Withdrawal
- Advanced Technical Information for VTS Remote Services Fail due to False 3G
- Parts Information for Parts Withdrawal
- Advanced Technical Information for Paint Thickness or Decals Affecting Corner Radar Sensor Operation
- Parts Information for Parts Withdrawal
- Manufacturer's Certificate for Overview of Approved Porsche A40 Engine Oils
- Manufacturer's Certificate for Overview of Approved Porsche C30 Engine Oils
What 2018 Porsche 911 GT3 owners say
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Questions about the 2018 Porsche 911 GT3
Is the 2018 Porsche 911 GT3 reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2018 Porsche 911 GT3, fewer than a typical 911 GT3 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2018 Porsche 911 GT3?
Driver assistance and stability, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 2018 Porsche 911 GT3 have?
1 recall, covering child seat.
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