Model year guide

2006 Porsche 911 carrera

Q: Does the 2006 Porsche 911 carrera have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2006 Porsche 911 carrera. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2006 Porsche 911 carrera is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

2006 Porsche 911 carrera — representative photo — Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2006 Porsche 911 carrera at a glance

Safety recalls1

Owner complaints6

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2006 Porsche 911 carrera recalls 1

Suspension:front:macpherson Strut NHTSA Campaign #20E091000 · 11/12/2020

Ohlins USA, Inc (Ohlins) is recalling certain Front Struts, part number POS 5N20. These struts were sold as part of Ohlins strut kits part number POZ MN02, intended for installation on 1999-2005 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 and 4S (generation 996), and 2001-2006 Porsche 911 Turbo / Turbo S (generation 996) and kit part number POZ MN05, intended for installation on 2005-2012 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 and 4S (generation 997), an…

Fix: Ohlins will notify owners, and dealers will request the return of all unsold kits containing the subject part from dealer/distributor inventory for a full refund. All owners who purchased one of the kits (POZ MN02 or POZ MN05) will receive replacement front struts (POS 5N20 or POS 5N21 - These part…

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 7 Oct 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2006 Porsche 911 carrera common problems

The most-reported problem areas across all 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Electrical System

Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.

Tires

Check tread depth, the DOT age date, and that all four tires match with even wear. Look for bulges or cracks.

Air Bags

Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.

Visibility/wiper

Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.

Parking Brake

Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.

2006 Porsche 911 carrera trims & engines on record

Trims

Carrera (2WD)/Carrera 4 (4WD)/Carrera 4S (4WD)

Engines

3.6L 6-cyl 320 hp

2006 Porsche 911 carrera vehicles on record

2006 Porsche 911 carrera Carrera (2WD)/Carrera 4 (4WD)/Carrera 4S (4WD)WP0CA29916S757509

Other Porsche 911 carrera model years

2018 2013 2007 2003 2002 2001 1997 1996 1995 1991

2006 Porsche 911 carrera — frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Porsche 911 carrera have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2006 Porsche 911 carrera. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.

What are the most common problems with the 2006 Porsche 911 carrera?

Across all 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are electrical system, tires, air bags.

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.