Porsche 911 Carrera recalls and problems
16 recalls and 28 owner complaints for 13 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
16
Complaints
28
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
4
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Porsche 911 Carrera by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 911 Carrera | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 911 Carrera | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 911 Carrera | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 911 Carrera | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 911 Carrera | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 911 Carrera | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 911 Carrera | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 911 Carrera | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 911 Carrera | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 911 Carrera | 0 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 911 Carrera | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 911 Carrera | 2 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 911 Carrera | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Most reported Porsche 911 Carrera problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 6 | |
| Engine | 5 | |
| Electrical System | 4 | |
| Suspension | 3 | |
| Air Bags | 3 | |
| Seats | 2 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 | |
| Steering | 2 | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 1 | |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 |
All Porsche 911 Carrera recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24V-123 | Feb 20, 2024 | 2023 | Seat Belts | Porsche Cars North America, Inc. |
| 23V-313 | May 3, 2023 | 2022 | Structure | Porsche Cars North America, Inc. |
| 21V-697 | Sep 8, 2021 | 2020–2021 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Porsche Cars North America, Inc. |
| 21V-201 | Mar 24, 2021 | 2020 | Suspension | Porsche Cars North America, Inc. |
| 20V-381 | Jul 1, 2020 | 2020 | Power Train | Porsche Cars North America, Inc. |
| 19V-878 | Dec 11, 2019 | 2020 | Exterior Lighting | Porsche Cars North America, Inc. |
| 19V-445 | Jun 12, 2019 | 2020 | Power Train | Porsche Cars North America, Inc. |
| 17V-134 | Mar 2, 2017 | 2017 | Air Bags | Porsche Cars North America, Inc. |
| 17V-054 | Jan 25, 2017 | 2017 | Fuel System, Gasoline | Porsche Cars North America, Inc. |
| 13V-502 | Oct 17, 2013 | 2014 | Seats, Electrical System | Porsche Cars North America, Inc. |
| 13V-064 | Feb 26, 2013 | 2002 | Seat Belts | US Specs is recalling one 2002 Porsche Carrera 911. |
| 13V-063 | Feb 26, 2013 | 2002 | Equipment, Visibility | US Specs is recalling one 2002 Porsche Carrera, one 1997 BMW 750IL, and two 1986 BMW 635 CSI vehicles for failing to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. |
| 13V-058 | Feb 22, 2013 | 2012–2013 | Engine and Engine Cooling | Porsche is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 911 Carrera and Carrera 4 vehicles manufactured from March 7, 2012, through November 12, 2012, and equipped with a standard (not sport) exhaust system. |
| 11V-409 | Aug 5, 2011 | 2012 | Seat Belts | Porsche is recalling certain model year 2011 911 speedster and 911 gts rs 4.0; and model year 2012 boxster (Including s and spyder); cayman (Including s and r); 911 carrera (Including s, gts, 4, 4s, and 4 gts); 911 targa… |
| 04V-070 | Feb 18, 2004 | 2003 | Seats | Certain passenger vehicles fitted with front seat backs, which do not meet porsche's strength standards. |
| 00V-109 | Apr 10, 2000 | 2000 | Fuel System, Gasoline | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Porsche 911 Carrera?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2004 Porsche 911 Carrera has the most reports (7). Check the 2004 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Porsche 911 Carrera have?
NHTSA lists 16 safety recalls covering Porsche 911 Carrera model years 2000, 2002–2003, 2012–2014, 2017, 2020–2023.
What are the most common Porsche 911 Carrera problems?
Owners report engine and engine cooling, engine, electrical system problems most often.