2014 Porsche 911 Carrera recalls and problems

The 2014 Porsche 911 Carrera has 1 safety recall and 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Porsche dealer.

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Recalls may cover only some 2014 Porsche 911 Carrera vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2014 Porsche 911 Carrera recalls

Recall 13V-502: Seats, Electrical System

Reported Oct 17, 2013 · 81 vehicles affected · Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

Problem: Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain model year 2014 Boxster, Boxster S, Cayman, Cayman S and 911 Carrera (S, Cabriolet, S Cabriolet, 4, 4S, 4 Cabriolet, 4s Cabriolet) vehicles manufactured September 2, 2013, through September 23, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the passenger seats may be equipped with defective wiring harnesses resulting in intermittent contact with the harness plug.

Risk: The intermittent plug may cause the passenger seat frontal and knee airbags may be deactivated. In the event of a crash necessitating airbag deployment, this may increase the risk of injury to the front passenger.

Fix: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger seat free of charge. The recall began on December 11, 2013. Owners may contact Porsche at 1-770-290-3500. Porsche's recall number is AD04.

2014 Porsche 911 Carrera problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Engine	2
Visibility/Wiper	1
Electrical System	1
Fuel/Propulsion System	1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 15,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2014 Porsche 911 Carrera complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Electrical System · at 15,000 miles · reported Aug 19, 2017

Driving normally. Loss of power. Message indicated reduced engine powe ok to drive. Tried to pull over to shoulder. Car stalls in middle of high traffic high speed highway. Smoke appeared. Could not get out of car for fear of being hit. At same time worried about being rear ended. Smoke thickens. Flames out of engine compartment but I did see it. Almost rear ended. Person stopped and got me out of the car. A minute later flames build and penetrate fire wall. Quickly spread to interior and the car was engulfed in flames. 1 minute more in the car and I would have been burnt or dead. Shamed if I…

Visibility/Wiper · at 10 miles · reported Apr 21, 2014

The contact owns a 2014 porsche 911 carrera. The contact stated that the sunlight exhibited an excessive glare through the front windshield, which obstructed his vision. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where they stated that the vehicle was functioning as designed. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 10.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2014 Porsche 911 Carrera have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2014 Porsche 911 Carrera: 13V-502 (seats, electrical system). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2014 Porsche 911 Carrera?

Owners report engine problems most often (2 reports), followed by visibility/wiper (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 15,000 miles.

Are Porsche recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Porsche dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.