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2010 Porsche 911

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2010 911.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic 7-spd

The 2010 Porsche 911 enters the reference record as a passenger car paired with a seven-speed automatic transmission and EPA-rated fuel economy of 19 mpg city, 27 mpg highway, and 22 mpg combined. For this single model year, owner-reported reliability is exceptionally clean—just one complaint filed, with the engine as the noted area, alongside a single recall recorded against the chassis. That minimal footprint sits in stark contrast to the broader 1990–2014 complaint arc for the 911 line, which peaks at 50 owner complaints in 2007 and bottoms out at 1 in 1991, placing 2010 in rare company as one of the quietest data points in the nameplate's modern history. The takeaway for any researcher is straightforward: 2010 represents a low-friction anchor within the 911's long-term reliability record, making it a useful benchmark when reading quality trends across a quarter-century.

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Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Lug nut torque370 ft-lbsOEM · verified

EPA fuel economy19/27/22 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses OE oil filter 9A711549900. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Tail / brake / turnLIGHTOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	9A711549900 alt 0PB115499A
Engine air filter	99711013174 alt 99711013032
Spark plug	99917023290 alt 99917023690
Battery	9A7915105 alt 9A7915089G
Front wiper blades	99662890111
Serpentine belt	9A110221601 alt 99919237951
Thermostat	0PB121688A alt 9A110622503
Cabin air filter	99757121902

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic 7-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	175.6 in
Overall width	72.8 in
Overall height	51.6 in
Wheelbase	91.7 in
Curb weight	3263 lb
Track (front / rear)	58.3 / 59.1 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	38/62

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	19 / 27 / 22 mpg
Drivetrain	Rear-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuel	Premium Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the 911 of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

2.8–4.1 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 2.80 sec — 2010 Turbo Coupe

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
2010	Turbo Coupe 3.8L Twin-Turbo F-6	2.80 sec	11.00 sec	500 hp	AWD
2010	Turbo Coupe 3.8L Twin-Turbo F-6	2.90 sec	11.00 sec	500 hp	AWD
2010	Turbo Coupe 3.8L Twin-Turbo F-6	3.00 sec	11.20 sec	500 hp	AWD
2010	GT3 Coupe 3.8L F-6	3.50 sec	11.80 sec	435 hp	RWD
2010	Turbo Coupe 3.8L Twin-Turbo F-6	3.50 sec	11.70 sec	500 hp	AWD
2010	GT3 Coupe 3.8L F-6	3.70 sec	11.80 sec	435 hp	RWD
2010	GT3 Coupe 3.8L F-6	3.80 sec	12.10 sec	435 hp	RWD
2010	GT3 Coupe 3.8L F-6	4.10 sec	12.20 sec	435 hp	RWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine 75W-90 · GL-5 in the differential. Torque lug nuts to 370 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-5-3-6-2-4.

Lubricants & capacities

Differential Gear Oil	75W-90 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity	2 Pints,

Engine torques

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	9.5 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	17.0 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	7.5 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	11.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts	370 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug	21.0-22.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug	21.0-22.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-6-2-4-3-5
Cylinder Firing Order	1-5-3-6-2-4

Brakes

Minimum Pad Thickness	Front: 0.079; Rear: 0.079 in
Minimum Shoe Thickness	0.079 in

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 10,000 mi; spark plugs every 30,000 mi.

Every 10,000 mi	Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 20,000 mi	Air Intake System (inspect) · Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Driveshaft (inspect)
Every 30,000 mi	Spark Plugs (replace)
At 40,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 40,000 mi	CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Clutch Pedal Assembly (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Parking Brake System (inspect)
Every 60,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Drive Belt (replace)
At 120,000 mi	Drive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Transfer Case Assembly (drain & refill) · Transmission Assembly (drain & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2010 Porsche 911 sits in a generation where federal complaints and recalls are generally low, following a spike in 2007 (50 complaints, 1 recall) and preceding a modest rebound in 2014 (2 complaints, 1 recall). Across the dataset, complaints range from 0 to 12 for most years, with 2010’s single engine‑related complaint representing a minimal outlier. Recalls are consistently sparse—most years show zero or one recall, and 2010 matches that pattern with no recall activity recorded. The trend indicates that the 2010 model experiences neither heightened complaint volume nor recall frequency relative to its peers, suggesting it is a comparatively reliable year to purchase.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

373

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Owner complaints

0 involved a crash · 0 a fire

NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars

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Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 1 complaints on record, top 1 components.

Engine1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

20E091000Suspension:Front:Macpherson StrutReported 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… Remedy: 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…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 373 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
40/26 4407	2026-06-30	Wheels	Wheel Bolt Replacement Requirement - Change from Wheel Bolts with Aluminum Washers to…
TSTR2636	2026-06-29	Unknown Or Other	Porsche Tester Software Update Information Software Version: 44.200.031
TSTR2635	2026-06-29	Unknown Or Other	Porsche Tester Software Update Information Software Version: 44.200.030
20/26	2026-06-25	Engine	Overview of Approved Porsche C20 Engine Oils (20/26)
19/26 1701	2026-06-25	Engine	Overview of Approved Porsche C30 Engine Oils (19/26)

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420

Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1

P0300

Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected

P0171

System too lean — Bank 1

P0455

Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak

P0128

Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature

P0442

Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Vehicles with shared specs

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Engine oil filter 9A711549900 Engine air filter 99711013174 Spark plug 99917023290 Battery 9A7915105

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

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Frequently asked

Does the 2010 911 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the 911 get?

EPA figures are 19 city / 27 highway / 22 combined mpg.