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Porsche 911 Carrera recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 16 recall campaigns and 42 owner complaints for the Porsche 911 Carrera, covering model years 1997 to 2023. The 1999 model year drew the most complaints (13), and Air Bags is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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  • 16 recall campaigns on file
  • 42 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
  • 16 model years with data (1997–2023)
  • most complaints: 1999 (13 for that model year)
  • top component: Air Bags (10 complaints)
  • latest recall 24V123000 (reported Feb 20, 2024)
  • 2 complaints reporting a crash (4.8%)
  • 4 complaints reporting a fire (9.5%)
  • 1 complaint reporting an injury (2.4%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Porsche 911 Carrera complaints by model year

12 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 1999 model year has the most complaints: 13 of 42, or 31.0%. Next come 2004 (7) and 2002 (4). The fewest are for 2020, with 1 complaint.

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years
Porsche 911 Carrera owner complaints to NHTSA by model year, 1997–2020Column chart of 42 complaints across 24 model years. The highest is 1999 with 13. The full figures are in the table below the chart.1997: 1 complaint119971998: 0 complaints19981999: 13 complaints1319992000: 2 complaints220002001: 1 complaint120012002: 4 complaints420022003: 3 complaints320032004: 7 complaints720042005: 3 complaints320052006: 0 complaints20062007: 0 complaints20072008: 0 complaints20082009: 0 complaints20092010: 0 complaints20102011: 0 complaints20112012: 0 complaints20122013: 3 complaints320132014: 3 complaints320142015: 0 complaints20152016: 0 complaints20162017: 1 complaint120172018: 0 complaints20182019: 0 complaints20192020: 1 complaint12020
Porsche 911 Carrera complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Porsche 911 Carrera complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model yearComplaintsReporting a crashReporting a fireReporting an injuryReporting a death
199710000
1999130000
200020100
200110000
200240100
200330000
200472000
200530000
201330000
201430210
201710000
202010000
All model years422410

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Porsche 911 Carrera components

top 15 · NHTSA categories

Air Bags is the component named most often, in 10 complaints (23.8% of all 42), followed by Engine and Engine Cooling (8) and Electrical System (6).

Components named most often in Porsche 911 Carrera complaints (top 15)
Components named most often in Porsche 911 Carrera complaints (top 15)
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints
Air Bags1023.8%
Engine and Engine Cooling819.0%
Electrical System614.3%
Engine511.9%
Seat Belts511.9%
Suspension37.1%
Fuel/Propulsion System24.8%
Power Train24.8%
Seats24.8%
Steering24.8%
Equipment12.4%
Exterior Lighting12.4%
Fuel System, Gasoline12.4%
Fuel System, Other12.4%
Structure12.4%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

  • They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
  • Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
  • Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
  • One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
  • Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Porsche 911 Carrera recalls

16 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name 911 Carrera, newest first. The 16 campaigns cover model years 1999 to 2023. The 2020 model year appears in the most campaigns (5).

  • 16 recall campaigns
Porsche 911 Carrera recall campaigns covering each model year
DecadeYears ending in 0Years ending in 1Years ending in 2Years ending in 3Years ending in 4Years ending in 5Years ending in 6Years ending in 7Years ending in 8Years ending in 9
1999: 1 campaign
2000: 1 campaign2001: no campaigns2002: 2 campaigns2003: 1 campaign2004: no campaigns2005: no campaigns2006: no campaigns2007: no campaigns2008: no campaigns2009: no campaigns
2010: no campaigns2011: no campaigns2012: 2 campaigns2013: 1 campaign2014: 1 campaign2015: no campaigns2016: no campaigns2017: 2 campaigns2018: no campaigns2019: no campaigns
2020: 5 campaigns2021: 1 campaign2022: 1 campaign2023: 1 campaign
Highlighted: the model year with the most campaigns.

  1. NHTSA campaign 24V123000

    Reported

    Seat Belts › Rear/Other › Retractor

    Model year 2023

    Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2023 911 Carrera T, 911 Carrera 4 GTS, 911 Carrera GTS, 911 Turbo S, 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet, 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet, 911 Carrera S, 911 Turbo S Cabriolet, 911 Carrera 4, 911 Carrera 4 GTS Cabriolet, 911 Targa 4 GTS, 911 Carrera, 911 Carrera GTS Cabriolet, 911 Carrera 4S, 911 Targa 4S, 911 Turbo, and 911 Edition 50 Years Porsche Design vehicles. The seat belt automatic locking retractor (ALR) may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

    Consequence:
    An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect and replace the rear three-point belts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 11, 2024. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ARA2.

    Filed by Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

  2. NHTSA campaign 23V313000

    Reported

    Structure › Body

    Model year 2022

    Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2020 911 Carrera S, 2021 Taycan Turbo, and 2022 911 Carrera vehicles. Due to a process error in the car body production line, various welds may be missing from the vehicle body.

    Consequence:
    In the event of a crash, incomplete body welding may not provide adequate protection to occupants, increasing the risk of injury.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect and repair the welds, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 30, 2023. Owners may contact Porsche's customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is APA4.

    Filed by Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

  3. NHTSA campaign 21V697000

    Reported

    Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Critical Fasteners; Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components

    Model years 2020–2021

    Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2020-2021 911 Carrera and Taycan vehicles. The pressure input rod connection on the brake booster may be loose and could detach.

    Consequence:
    A detached pressure input rod will cause the brake pedal to fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will repair or replace the brake booster as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 28, 2021. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AMB9.

    Filed by Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

  4. NHTSA campaign 21V201000

    Reported

    Suspension › Rear

    Model year 2020

    Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2019 Porsche 911 Speedster, 2020 Porsche 911 Carrera S Coupe, Carrera 4S Coupe, and Carrera S Cabriolet vehicles. The screw connection on the rear axle upper control arm may be loose.

    Consequence:
    A loose connection may fail, causing driving instability and increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will rework and tighten the screw connection on the rear axle upper control arm, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 21, 2021. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AMA6.

    Filed by Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

  5. NHTSA campaign 20V381000

    Reported

    Power Train › Driveline › Differential Unit

    Model year 2020

    Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2020 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Coupe vehicles. The front axle differential bracket may not have been tightened correctly. If it comes loose, the differential could potentially cause damage to surrounding components.

    Consequence:
    Components such as the fuel tank or drive shafts may become damaged from the loose differential. Damage to the fuel tank can result in fuel leakage, which in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of a fire.
    Remedy:
    Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will remove the front axle differential to check the screw threads, and to inspect surrounding components for any consequential damage. Depending on the inspection result, the front axle differential will be reinstalled or replaced using new screw joints torqued to the required specification. All work will be performed free of charge. The recall began August 20, 2020. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ALA8.

    Filed by Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

  6. NHTSA campaign 19V878000

    Reported

    Exterior Lighting › Hazard Flashing Warning Lights

    Model year 2020

    Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2020 911 Carrera S Coupe, Cabrio, Coupe, 4 Coupe, 4S Coupe, 4 Cabrio, 4S Cabrio, and S Cabrio vehicles. Due to a software error, the hazard warning lights may not function when activated by an operator. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

    Consequence:
    If the hazard warning lights cannot be activated, there is an increased risk of a crash in a hazard situation.
    Remedy:
    Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the control unit, free of charge. The recall began February 7, 2020. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AKC1.

    Filed by Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

  7. NHTSA campaign 19V445000

    Reported

    Power Train › Axle Hubs; Power Train › Axle Assembly › Axle Shaft

    Model year 2020

    Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2019 911 GT2 RS and 2020 911 Carrera S Coupe vehicles. The bolts connecting the driveshaft to the wheel hub may not have been properly tightened.

    Consequence:
    If the driveshaft disconnects from the wheel hub, it can increase the risk of crash.
    Remedy:
    Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will properly tighten the driveshaft connection to the wheel hub, free of charge. The recall began August 9, 2019. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AKB2.

    Filed by Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

  8. NHTSA campaign 17V134000

    Reported

    Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module

    Model year 2017

    Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2016 911 GT3 RS and 911 R vehicles and 2017 911 Carrera, 911 Carrera Cabriolet, 911 Carrera 4, 911 Carrera 4S, 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet, 911 Carrera S, 911 Carrera S Cabriolet, 911 Targa 4, 911 Targa 4S, 911 Turbo S, 911 Turbo S Cabriolet, 718 Boxster, 718 Boxster S, 718 Cayman and 718 Cayman S vehicles. The passenger frontal air bag inflator initiator may fail to ignite during a crash.

    Consequence:
    If the air bag inflator initiator fails to ignite, the passenger frontal air bag will not deploy, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected air bags, free of charge. The recall began May 15, 2017. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AH03.

    Filed by Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

  9. NHTSA campaign 17V054000

    Reported

    Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings

    Model year 2017

    Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2017 911 Carrera, 911 Carrera S, 911 Carrera 4, 911 Carrera 4S, 911 Targa 4, 911 Targa 4S + GTS, 911 Carrera Cabriolet, 911 Carrera S Cabriolet, 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet, 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet, 718 Boxster, 718 Boxster S, 718 Cayman, and 718 Cayman S vehicles. The screws that fasten the fuel collection pipes in the engine compartment may shear off, resulting in a fuel leak.

    Consequence:
    A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
    Remedy:
    Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will install improved fastening screws, free of charge. The recall began March 27, 2017. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AH01.

    Filed by Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

  10. NHTSA campaign 13V502000

    Reported

    Seats; Electrical System

    Model year 2014

    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.

    Consequence:
    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.
    Remedy:
    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.

    Filed by Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

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  1. NHTSA campaign 13V064000

    Reported

    Seat Belts › Front › Retractor; Seat Belts

    Model year 2002

    US Specs is recalling one 2002 Porsche Carrera 911. This vehicle fails to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 208, "Occupant Crash Protection." After performing conformity-related modifications for the US market, this vehicle was released with passenger seatbelts that lack the required Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) function.

    Consequence:
    Without the ALR function, the seatbelts do not allow for the secure installation of a child restraint, which can increase the risk of injury to a child during a crash.
    Remedy:
    US Specs will notify the owner and replace all of the passenger seat belts, free of charge. The recall began on April 22, 2013. Owners may contact US Specs at 1-443-502-2331.

    Filed by Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

  2. NHTSA campaign 13V063000

    Reported

    Equipment › Other › Labels; Visibility › Rearview Mirrors/Devices › Exterior

    Model year 2002

    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. 111, "Rearview Mirrors." While performing conformity-related modifications for the US market, labels with an incorrect size font were applied to the passenger side mirror.

    Consequence:
    Drivers of these vehicles may not know the proximity of the objects in the passenger side mirror, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    US Specs will notify owners and correct the statement on the passenger mirror of the affected vehicles, free of charge. The recall began on April 22, 2013. Owners may contact US Specs at 1-443-502-2331.

    Filed by Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

  3. NHTSA campaign 13V058000

    Reported

    Engine and Engine Cooling › Exhaust System › Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe

    Model years 2012–2013

    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. The exhaust tail pipe may fracture and separate from the rear muffler.

    Consequence:
    If the exhaust tail pipe separates from the muffler it may become a hazard for other vehicles on the road, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear mufflers free of charge. An interim notice was mailed to owners on May 9, 2013. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Porsche at 1-800-767-7243.

    Filed by Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

  4. NHTSA campaign 11V409000

    Reported

    Seat Belts

    Model year 2012

    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 4 and targa 4S; and 911 turbo and turbo s models manufactured from May 31, 2011, through June 10, 2011. There is a possibility that the mounting holes in the seat belt anchor plates fitted to the vehicle are too small. If the hole diameter is too small, the anchor plate may not be able to rotate about the fastening bolt as designed.

    Consequence:
    Should this occur, the seat belt may not be routed optimally around the occupant, or may potentially loosen at some point in the future increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
    Remedy:
    Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat belt anchors and, if necessary, replace the seat belt. The repairs will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on September 2, 2011. Owners may contact Porsche at 1-800-767-7243.

    Filed by Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

  5. NHTSA campaign 04V070000

    Reported

    Seats

    Model year 2003

    Certain passenger vehicles fitted with front seat backs, which do not meet Porsche's strength standards.

    Consequence:
    In the event of a vehicle crash, the seats could twist, tilting on one side to the rear, possibly resulting in personal injury to the vehicle occupant.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace both the front seats. Owner notification began on April 26, 2004. Owners should contact Porsche at 1-800-545-8039.

    Filed by Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

  6. NHTSA campaign 00V109000

    Reported

    Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Tank Assembly

    Model years 1999–2000

    Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Incorrect programming of the electronic logic unit can cause an incorrect fuel level.

    Consequence:
    The vehicle could run out of fuel causing a loss of power.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will update the software in the instrument cluster so that the fuel level and the range of remaining fuel are determined and displayed correctly.

    Filed by Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it; older campaigns, which NHTSA stores in capital letters, are shown in sentence case. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means
What each recall field means
FieldWhat it tells you
Campaign numberNHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
ComponentThe system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
SummaryWhat the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
ConsequenceThe safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
RemedyWhat the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.
  • Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
  • A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
  • Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Porsche 911 Carrera questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Porsche 911 Carrera have?

NHTSA lists 16 vehicle recall campaigns for the Porsche 911 Carrera, covering model years 1997 to 2023. The most recent, 24V123000, was reported on February 20, 2024 and is filed under “Seat belts”. The 2020 model year is covered by the most campaigns (5).

Which Porsche 911 Carrera model year has the most complaints?

The 1999 model year, with 13 of the 42 complaints in NHTSA’s file (31.0%). The next are 2004 (7) and 2002 (4). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common Porsche 911 Carrera complaint?

Air Bags is the component named most often: 10 complaints, or 23.8% of all 42. Engine and Engine Cooling (8) and Electrical System (6) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Porsche 911 Carrera?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Porsche dealer.

How many Porsche 911 Carrera complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 42 complaints, 2 report a crash, 4 a fire, 1 at least one injury and 0 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.