Every 2020 Porsche 911 recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Back Over Prevention · NHTSA 25V896000
Dec 19, 2025Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
- Problem
- Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2019-2025 Cayenne, Cayenne E-Hybrid, 2020-2025 911, Taycan, 2024-2025 Panamera, and 2025 Panamera E-Hybrid vehicles. The rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
- Risk
- A rearview image that does not display properly reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will update the driver assistance software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 13, 2026. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ASB2. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning January 19, 2026.
Full recall details for 25V896000 →Structure · NHTSA 23V313000
Mar 5, 2023Structure:Body
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash, incomplete body welding may not provide adequate protection to occupants, increasing the risk of injury.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 23V313000 →Service Brakes, Hydraulic · NHTSA 21V697000
Aug 9, 2021Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- A detached pressure input rod will cause the brake pedal to fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 21V697000 →Suspension · NHTSA 21V201000
Mar 24, 2021Suspension:Rear
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- A loose connection may fail, causing driving instability and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 21V201000 →Power Train · NHTSA 20V381000
Jan 7, 2020Power Train:Driveline:Differential Unit
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 20V381000 →Power Train · NHTSA 19V445000
Dec 6, 2019Power Train:Axle Hubs
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- If the driveshaft disconnects from the wheel hub, it can increase the risk of crash.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 19V445000 →Exterior Lighting · NHTSA 19V878000
Nov 12, 2019Exterior Lighting:Hazard Flashing Warning Lights
- Problem
- 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."
- Risk
- If the hazard warning lights cannot be activated, there is an increased risk of a crash in a hazard situation.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 19V878000 →
2020 Porsche 911 complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Porsche 911. Porsche has issued at least 733 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Engine3
- Fuel/Propulsion System2
- Power Train2
- Electrical System1
- Exterior Lighting1
- Seats1
Service bulletins by component
- Electrical System (602)
- Unknown Or Other (489)
- Engine (358)
- Equipment (357)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (195)
- Structure (147)
Read Porsche 911 owner complaints and bulletins, every year
What people reported
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Porsche 911. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
“COMPONENT THAT FAILED: A high-pressure fuel injector (cylinder 2). The failed injector and engine wiring harness are available for inspection on request. The vehicle is currently at an authorized dealer.”
2020 PORSCHE 911Sep 4, 2026 · AZ
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11762189
“There is a fuel line above the engine that is leaking fuel onto the top of the engine and running down to the exhaust components. Car is giving off a very strong gas smell. Brought it to Porsche Jacksonville and they are replacing the fuel line above the engine.”
2020 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA SNov 4, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11697354
“The contact owns a 2020 Porsche 911 Carrera. The contact stated that the driver's and passenger's seat release straps failed to operate as intended to allow passengers in the rear of the vehicle to enter or exit as needed.”
2020 PORSCHE 911 CARRERAJan 28, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11639050
“Loss of power due to Injectors failure on acceleration. A reproducible pattern on HWY merges or passes for example. This is an issue that has been identified and experienced by other Porsche 992/718 owners.”
2020 PORSCHE 911Aug 28, 2026 · CA
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11760504
“Both my rear break lights are showing stress cracks from movement of the frame of the body. There are other references to this happening online from other owners and it's a manufacturer defect.”
2020 PORSCHE 911Apr 27, 2026
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11733939
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