Recall 11V285 covers 1,702 2010-2011 Porsche 911 high-performance vehicles for premature center-lock hub wear. Repair is free at any franchised Porsche dealer.
Porsche is recalling 1,702 2010-2011 911 GT3 RS, 911 GT2 RS, 911 Turbo, 911 Turbo S, and 911 GT3 vehicles with center locking hub and wheel assemblies that can wear too soon. As the hubs wear, the wheels can loosen and raise crash risk; the Porsche dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The center locking hub and wheel assembly on affected 2010-2011 Porsche 911 GT3 RS, 911 GT2 RS, 911 Turbo, 911 Turbo S, and 911 GT3 vehicles holds each wheel tightly to the car. This setup uses a center lock connection instead of the usual wheel-lug pattern, so the hub has to keep the wheel seated under braking, cornering, and acceleration loads.
On these Porsche models, the hub can wear sooner than designed. As that wear builds, the wheel connection loses the tight fit it needs to keep the wheel secured. The problem is in the hub and wheel assembly, not in normal tire wear or routine wheel balancing.
There is no warning sign before failure. Do not rely on a noise, vibration, or dashboard light to confirm the problem before having the recall checked.
Who's affected?
Covers five Porsche 911 variants across the 2010 and 2011 model years, all tied to the same wheel fastener component.
| 2010 Porsche 911 GT3 RS | wheel fastener (lug, nut, bolt, or stud) |
|---|---|
| 2011 Porsche 911 GT2 RS | wheel fastener (lug, nut, bolt, or stud) |
| 2010 Porsche 911 Turbo | wheel fastener (lug, nut, bolt, or stud) |
| 2011 Porsche 911 Turbo S | wheel fastener (lug, nut, bolt, or stud) |
| 2010 Porsche 911 GT3 | wheel fastener (lug, nut, bolt, or stud) |
| 2011 Porsche 911 GT3 RS | wheel fastener (lug, nut, bolt, or stud) |
| 2011 Porsche 911 Turbo | wheel fastener (lug, nut, bolt, or stud) |
| 2010 Porsche 911 Turbo S | wheel fastener (lug, nut, bolt, or stud) |
| 2010 Porsche 911 GT2 RS | wheel fastener (lug, nut, bolt, or stud) |
| 2011 Porsche 911 GT3 | wheel fastener (lug, nut, bolt, or stud) |
| Units affected | 1,702 |
A matching year and model does not confirm inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether this recall applies to your specific car.
What's the safety risk?
Worn central locking hubs can let the wheels loosen, which increases crash risk. If your VIN is included, drive cautiously and schedule the recall repair soon. Repair will be free at any franchised Porsche dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2010-2011 Porsche 911 GT3 RS, 911 GT2 RS, 911 Turbo, 911 Turbo S, or 911 GT3 is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Porsche dealer and ask whether the free central-locking-hub and wheel replacement is open for your VIN.
- Reference recall number 11V285 when you call the dealer.
- Bring the recall notice if Porsche mailed one to you.
- Drive cautiously until the repair is complete, and stop driving if a wheel feels loose or the car vibrates abnormally.
What happens at the repair
Porsche's remedy is to replace the central locking hubs and wheels with an improved design. The final dealer repair will be free once available, with parts and labor covered under the recall. A Porsche technician replaces the hub and wheel assemblies covered by campaign 11V285, then checks that the center-locking hardware is secured as required before returning the vehicle. The source record does not give a repair time, so plan for the service desk to confirm timing when the appointment is set.
Timeline
| June 10, 2011 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| June 28, 2011 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 11V285?
Recall 11V285 covers 1,702 2010-2011 Porsche 911 Turbo, 911 Turbo S, 911 GT3, 911 GT3 RS, and 911 GT2 RS vehicles with center-locking hub and wheel assemblies. The hubs can wear early, letting the wheels loosen and increasing crash risk.
What should I do if my 2010-2011 Porsche 911 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific Porsche is included in recall 11V285. If it is, contact a franchised Porsche dealer to schedule replacement of the central locking hubs and wheels. Reference recall number 11V285 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Porsche's recall remedy states that dealers will replace the central locking hubs and wheels with an improved design free of charge. The safety recall began on June 28, 2011, so a franchised Porsche dealer can confirm the repair path for your VIN.
What is the safety risk in recall 11V285?
The safety risk is wheel loosening from premature hub wear. As the center-locking hubs wear, the wheels can loosen, increasing crash risk. If your VIN is included, arrange the free dealer repair and ask the Porsche service desk how to handle the vehicle before your appointment.
What if I bought the Porsche used?
The free recall repair still applies to an included VIN. Recall coverage follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN, then call a franchised Porsche dealer and reference recall 11V285 so the service desk can confirm whether the hub and wheel replacement is still open for your vehicle.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/11V285000 |
|---|---|
| Porsche customer service | 1-800-767-7243 |
| NHTSA recall # | 11V285 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 11V285000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →