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Porsche 911 Carrera 4S recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 2 owner complaints for the Porsche 911 Carrera 4S, covering model years 2003 to 2023. The 2003 and 2009 model years drew the most complaints (1 each), and Engine and Engine Cooling is the component owners name most often.

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

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  • 3 recall campaigns on file
  • 2 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
  • 4 model years with data (2003–2023)
  • most complaints: 2003, 2009 (1 for that model year)
  • top component: Engine and Engine Cooling (1 complaint)
  • latest recall 24V123000 (reported Feb 20, 2024)
  • 0 complaints reporting a crash (0.0%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a fire (0.0%)
  • 0 complaints reporting an injury (0.0%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Porsche 911 Carrera 4S complaints by model year

2 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2003 and 2009 model years share the highest count, 1 complaints each.

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years
Porsche 911 Carrera 4S owner complaints to NHTSA by model year, 2003–2009Column chart of 2 complaints across 7 model years. The highest are 2003, 2009 with 1 each. The full figures are in the table below the chart.2003: 1 complaint120032004: 0 complaints20042005: 0 complaints20052006: 0 complaints20062007: 0 complaints20072008: 0 complaints20082009: 1 complaint12009
Porsche 911 Carrera 4S complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Porsche 911 Carrera 4S complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model yearComplaintsReporting a crashReporting a fireReporting an injuryReporting a death
200310000
200910000
All model years20000

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

Most-reported Porsche 911 Carrera 4S components

top 2 · NHTSA categories

Engine and Engine Cooling is the component named most often, in 1 complaint (50.0% of all 2), followed by Fuel System, Gasoline (1).

Components named most often in Porsche 911 Carrera 4S complaints (top 2)
Components named most often in Porsche 911 Carrera 4S complaints (top 2)
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints
Engine and Engine Cooling150.0%
Fuel System, Gasoline150.0%

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 4S recalls

3 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name 911 Carrera 4S, newest first. The 3 campaigns cover model years 2003 to 2023. The 2003, 2012 and 2023 model years appear in the most campaigns (1 each).

  • 3 recall campaigns
Porsche 911 Carrera 4S 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
2003: 1 campaign2004: no campaigns2005: no campaigns2006: no campaigns2007: no campaigns2008: no campaigns2009: no campaigns
2010: no campaigns2011: no campaigns2012: 1 campaign2013: no campaigns2014: no campaigns2015: no campaigns2016: no campaigns2017: no campaigns2018: no campaigns2019: no campaigns
2020: no campaigns2021: no campaigns2022: no campaigns2023: 1 campaign
Highlighted: the model years 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 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.

  3. 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.

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 4S questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Porsche 911 Carrera 4S have?

NHTSA lists 3 vehicle recall campaigns for the Porsche 911 Carrera 4S, covering model years 2003 to 2023. The most recent, 24V123000, was reported on February 20, 2024 and is filed under “Seat belts”. The 2003, 2012 and 2023 model years are covered by the most campaigns (1 each).

Which Porsche 911 Carrera 4S model year has the most complaints?

The 2003 and 2009 model years tie, with 1 complaints each out of 2. 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 4S complaint?

Engine and Engine Cooling is the component named most often: 1 complaint, or 50.0% of all 2. Fuel System, Gasoline (1) follows. 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 4S?

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 4S complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 2 complaints, 0 report a crash, 0 a fire, 0 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.