PORSCHE 911 CARRERA (2020) recall — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Porsche recalls 2020-2021 911 Carrera models with potential brake pedal failure due to loose rod. Owners must contact dealers for free repair or replacement.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A detached pressure input rod will cause the brake pedal to fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Porsche is recalling certain 2020-2021 911 Carrera vehicles because a brake booster rod may detach, causing brake pedal failure and increasing crash risk. Affected owners should get the issue fixed by a dealer. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/79959-porsche-911-carrera-2020-recall-brake-failure-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/79959-porsche-911-carrera-2020-recall-brake-failure-risk · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #21V697000
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“Porsche 911 Carrera 2020 Recall: Brake Failure Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/79959-porsche-911-carrera-2020-recall-brake-failure-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #21V697000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V697000).
Why it’s dangerous
A loose connection on the brake booster's pressure input rod can detach during normal driving. This causes the brake pedal to fail, making it harder to stop the vehicle and increasing crash risk.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2020-2021 Porsche 911 Carrera vehicles are affected. Drivers with the specific brake booster issue are at higher risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your vehicle was manufactured between 2020 and 2021. The recall covers 911 Carrera models with a potential loose brake booster rod connection.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Porsche Customer Service
Call 1-800-767-7243 to schedule a repair or replacement of the brake booster.
Get Brake Booster Repaired or Replaced
Dealers will fix or replace the brake booster at no cost to you.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The pressure input rod on the brake booster may be loose and could detach, causing brake pedal failure and increasing crash risk.
When was this recall announced?
Owner notification letters were mailed October 28, 2021.
How do I know if my car is affected?
Check if your vehicle was manufactured between 2020 and 2021 and is a 911 Carrera model with a potential loose brake booster rod connection.
Contact Porsche
We’ve drafted a message you can send Porsche to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 21V697000 — Porsche Porsche Hello, I own a Porsche that is covered by recall 21V697000 from Porsche. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #21V697000 (August 9, 2021)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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