PORSCHE 911 CARRERA S (2020) recall — Structure
Porsche recalls 2020 911 Carrera S vehicles with incomplete body welds that may not protect occupants in crashes. Owners must have repairs done by dealers by June 30, 2023.
Use caution until it’s fixed
In the event of a crash, incomplete body welding may not provide adequate protection to occupants, increasing the risk of injury.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Porsche is recalling certain 2020 911 Carrera S vehicles because body welds may be missing, which could increase injury risk during crashes. This affects vehicles produced in 2020 with specific model numbers. Owners should contact Porsche for free repairs. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/79963-porsche-911-carrera-s-2020-recall-incomplete-welds-risk-injury.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/79963-porsche-911-carrera-s-2020-recall-incomplete-welds-risk-injury · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #23V313000
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“Porsche 911 Carrera S (2020) Recall: Incomplete Welds Risk Injury in Crashes.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/79963-porsche-911-carrera-s-2020-recall-incomplete-welds-risk-injury. Based on NHTSA recall #23V313000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=23V313000).
Why it’s dangerous
In crashes, incomplete body welds may not provide enough protection for occupants. This could lead to increased injury risk because the vehicle's structure might collapse or fail to absorb impact forces properly.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2020 Porsche 911 Carrera S vehicles are affected. Drivers and passengers in these vehicles face higher injury risk during crashes due to incomplete body welds.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2020 911 Carrera S vehicles. The recall covers specific models produced in 2020 with missing body welds due to a production error.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Porsche
Call 1-800-767-7243 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule a repair.
Get Repair
Dealers will inspect and repair missing welds at no cost to you.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
Due to a process error in the car body production line, some 2020 911 Carrera S vehicles have missing body welds.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected?
Check if you own a 2020 Porsche 911 Carrera S. The recall covers vehicles with incomplete body welds from a production error.
What should I do if I have this vehicle?
Contact Porsche at 1-800-767-7243 to schedule a free repair for missing welds.
Contact Porsche
We’ve drafted a message you can send Porsche to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 23V313000 — Porsche Porsche Hello, I own a Porsche that is covered by recall 23V313000 from Porsche. The official recall notice states: 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. 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 #23V313000 (March 5, 2023)
- 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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