In the Netherlands
85 first registered in 1982 are on Dutch roads; 74% arrived later as imports.
Most common APK defects
- Bandenspanning niet op juiste waarde16
- Dimlicht onjuist afgesteld11
- Overmatige vloeistoflekkage overige vloeistoffen9
- Schijf-, trommelrem loopt niet vrij5
- Schokdemper aanwezig die lekkage vertoont4
- Ruitenwisserinstallatie geeft onvoldoende zicht4
- Uitlaatsysteem niet gasdicht / onveilige afvoer uitlaatgasse4
- Remslang beschadigd, wapeningsmateriaal zichtbaar3
Colours
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles and APK defects (CC0) · defect descriptions in the RDW's Dutch wording
In the United Kingdom
107 cars built in 1982 were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, and 172 more were declared off the road (SORN).
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124, year of manufacture) · Open Government Licence v3.0
In New Zealand
14 1982 cars are on the New Zealand register; 43% arrived as used imports, 43% were sold new in New Zealand.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
Recalls in Canada
2 Transport Canada recalls for the 1982 Porsche 924.
| 1985110 9 Oct 1985 | Not Entered THE REAR SPRING PLATES (RADIUS ARMS) ON THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY TEMPERED BY SUPPLIER. IMPROPERLY HARDENED SPRING PLATES COULD CRACK AND POSSIBL… |
| 1983098 23 Nov 1983 | Seats And Restraints THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH CMVSS 208 - SEAT BELTS. |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
REAR SPRING PLATES MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TEMPERED AND ARE NOT OF THE PROPER HARDNESS VALUE. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THE PLATES COULD CRACK AND/OR BREAK, AFFECT LATERAL GUIDANCE OF THE REAR WHEEL, AND RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE CAR WHICH MAY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.
THE REAR SEAT BELTS DO NOT INCLUDE EMERGENCY-LOCKING OR AUTOMATIC-LOCKING RETRACTORS. THE BELTS DO NOT COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION".
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Porsche told its dealers about the 1982 Porsche 924: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 10246417 | Information for PIWIS tester update 42.300.050 & .052 |
| 10246374 | Information for PIWIS tester update 42.300.040 & .041 |
| 10246372 | Information for PIWIS tester update 42.300.035 |
| 10246369 | Information for PIWIS tester update 42.300.030 - .032 |
| 10246366 | Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the glass roof - 9J0877069EY and 9J0877069DY |
| 10244982 | Special tools and equipment information on PIWIS tester update 42.250.050 |
| 10243631 | Information on PIWIS tester update 42.250.045 |
| 10243630 | Information on PIWIS tester update 42.250.042 |
| 10243625 | Information PIWIS tester update 42.250.040 |
| 10243617 | Information on PIWIS tester update 42.250.032 |
| 10243616 | Information on PIWIS tester update 42.250.030 |
| 10243615 | Information on PIWIS tester update 42.200.025 |
| 10243598 | Information on PIWIS tester update 42.200.020 & .022 |
| 10243597 | Special tools and equipment information for all Porsche models. Diagnostic equipment standards. |
| 10243576 | Information on PIWIS tester update 42.200.000 42.200.012 |
| 10243573 | Special tools and equipment information for the Pico Oscilloscope Extended Functionality |
| 10242140 | Parts information for parts withdrawal on the locks made to original key code |
| 10240439 | Manufacturers certificate for allocation of approved engine oils |
| 10240414 | Information for PIWIS tester update 42.100.000, .010 & .011 |
| 10240397 | Information for PIWIS tester updates 42.000.050 & .051 |
| 10240389 | Information for PIWIS tester update 42.000.048 |
| 10240374 | Information for PIWIS tester update 42.000.040 |
| 10240352 | Information for PIWIS tester update 42.000.035 |
| 10238776 | Special tools information on an upgrade to the pushers for the VAS5237 |
| 10233920 | Product knowledge for the Porsche evolution from 1948-2023. |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)