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 at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
1981 Porsche 928 recalls 1
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 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.
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.
Dimensions & weight
Manufacturer-reported figures for the 1981 Porsche 928. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.
Investigations & service bulletins
Manufacturer service bulletins 57
Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 57.
Information for PIWIS tester update 42.300.050 & .052
Bulletin PIWIS2302s · Equipment · Nov 2023Information for PIWIS tester update 42.300.040 & .041
Bulletin PIWIS2302r · Equipment · Nov 2023Information for PIWIS tester update 42.300.035
Bulletin PIWIS2302q · Equipment · Nov 2023Information for PIWIS tester update 42.300.030 - .032
Bulletin PIWIS2302p · Equipment · Nov 2023Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the glass roof - 9J0877069EY and 9J0877069DY
Bulletin No. D654 · Equipment · Nov 2023Special tools and equipment information on PIWIS tester update 42.250.050
Bulletin PIWIS2302h · Equipment · Oct 2023Information on PIWIS tester update 42.250.045
Bulletin PIWIS2302g · Equipment · Sep 2023Information on PIWIS tester update 42.250.042
Bulletin PIWIS2302f · Equipment · Sep 2023Information PIWIS tester update 42.250.040
Bulletin PIWIS2302e · Equipment · Sep 2023Information on PIWIS tester update 42.250.032
Bulletin PIWIS2302d · Equipment · Sep 2023Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the 928. Model-year data, not specific to one car.
Canadian recalls 1
Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 1981 Porsche 928. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.
Not Entered
THE MOUNTING EYES OF THE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS MAY BE IMPORPERLY WELDED. THE MOUNTING EYE COULD SEPARATE IF THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN ON POOR ROADS OVER AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME AND COULD AFFECT VEHICLE STEERING AND HANDLING.
Transport Canada #1981044 · Apr 1981Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.
About the Porsche 928
The Porsche 928 is a grand touring car which was manufactured and marketed by Porsche AG of Germany from 1977 to 1995 across a single generation with an intermediate facelift. It is a 2+2 coupé with a rear hatchback. The 928 has a water-cooled engine which is mounted in the front and drives the rear wheels. It was Porsche's first production car with a V8 engine.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.