Model year guide

1996 Porsche 911 Turbo

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1996 Porsche 911 Turbo is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

1996 Porsche 911 Turbo — representative photo
Representative photo

1996 Porsche 911 Turbo at a glance

Safety recallsNone
Combined14 mpg

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

1996 Porsche 911 Turbo recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 1996 Porsche 911 Turbo.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 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.

1996 Porsche 911 Turbo MPG & running costs

Combined14 mpg
City11 mpg
Highway17 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$5,850
EPA size classMinicompact Cars
TransmissionManual 6-spd
Forced inductionTurbocharged
Passenger volume55 cu ft
Cargo volume4 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$17,250 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 1996 Porsche 911 Turbo costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$29,250
Fuel only$29,250
Per mile$0.39

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

Canadian recalls 3

Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 1996 Porsche 911 Turbo. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.

Seats And Restraints

On certain vehicles, inductive voltage spikes caused by the operation of various relays such as the horn relay, could inadvertently deploy the driver's side airbag, predominantly on those vehicles operated in hot and humid climates. Activation of the airbag under these conditions could cause personal injury. Correction: An interference suppressor will be installed into the vehi…

Transport Canada #1999014 · Jan 1999

Emissions

THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH C.M.V.S.S. 1103 - EXHAUST EMISSIONS. SIGNAL WIRES FOR THE OXYGEN SENSORS ARE COULD BE INCORRECTLY POSITIONED IN THE ECM WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR. THIS COULD RESULT IN EMISSIONS EXCEEDING THE STANDARD. CORRECTION: WIRING HARNESS WILL BE MODIFIED BY ADDING AN ADAPTER HARNESS TO CORRECT THE SIGNAL WIRE ROUTING.

Transport Canada #1996060 · Apr 1996

Other

THE INSIDE PIPE OF THE HEAT EXCHANGER MAY BE SUBJECT TO CRACKING. WITH THE HEATER SWITCHED ON, EXHAUST FUMES FROM THE HEAT EXCHANGER COULD ENTER THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. CORRECTION: HEAT EXCHANGER WILL BE REPLACED.

Transport Canada #1995237 · Dec 1995

Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.

1996 Porsche 911 Turbo vehicles on record

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1996 Porsche 911 Turbo — frequently asked questions

Does the 1996 Porsche 911 Turbo have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 1996 Porsche 911 Turbo. 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 done at no charge.

What gas mileage does the 1996 Porsche 911 Turbo get?

The 1996 Porsche 911 Turbo has a U.S. EPA estimate of 14 mpg combined (11 city / 17 highway).

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