Model year guide

1981 Porsche 928

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1981 Porsche 928 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

1981 Porsche 928 — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

1981 Porsche 928 at a glance

Safety recalls1
Owner complaints1

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1981 Porsche 928 recalls 1

Suspension:front:shock Absorber NHTSA Campaign #81V040000 · 25/03/1981

FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS ON SOME VEHICLES MAY HAVE IMPROPERLY WELDED MOUNTING EYES. THE SHOCK ABSORBER MOUNTING COULD SEPARATE AND CAUSE THE SUSPENSION TO COLLAPSE IF VEHICLE IS DRIVEN ON ROUGH ROADS FOR A LONG PERIOD OF TIME.

Fix: THE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS ON ALL INVOLVED VEHICLES WILL BE CHECKED AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACED WITHOUT CHARGE.

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.

1981 Porsche 928 common problems

The most-reported problem areas across all 1 owner complaint 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.

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1981 Porsche 928 — frequently asked questions

Does the 1981 Porsche 928 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 1981 Porsche 928. 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 1981 Porsche 928?

Across all 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are electrical system.

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