Model year guide

1985 Porsche 928

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1985 Porsche 928 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

1985 Porsche 928 — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

1985 Porsche 928 at a glance

Safety recalls2

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1985 Porsche 928 recalls 2

Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control:catalytic Convertor NHTSA Campaign #89V106000 · 28/06/1989

INADEQUATE HEAT SHIELD ABOVE CATALYTIC CONVERTER COULD OVERHEAT.

Fix: REPLACE HEAT SHIELD FOR CATALYTIC CONVERTER WITH A LARGER, IMPROVED HEAT SHIELD.

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine NHTSA Campaign #85V084000 · 01/07/1985

THE ENGINE CARRIER HAS A FAULTY WELD TO THE SUPPORT BRACKET EYES. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THE WELD COULD GIVE WAY AND THE BRACKET EYE SEPARATE FROM THE CARRIER. WITH HIGHER MILEAGE ACCUMULATION A BREAK IN THE ENGINE CARRIER COULD DEVELOP AND RESULT IN A STEERING BLOCKAGE, LOSS OF CONTROL WITH POSSIBLY AN ACCIDENT.

Fix: REPLACE THE ENGINE CARRIER AND THE CARRIER SUPPORT.

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.

1985 Porsche 928 trims & engines on record

Engines
5.0L 8-cyl 288 hp

1985 Porsche 928 vehicles on record

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1985 Porsche 928 — frequently asked questions

Does the 1985 Porsche 928 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 1985 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.

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