Every 2021 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 →Air Bags · NHTSA 23V715000
Oct 25, 2023Air Bags
- Problem
- Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2021-2023 911 Turbo S, 2022 911 Turbo, 2022-2023 911 GT3 Touring, 911 GT3, 911 Carrera 4 GTS, 2022-2024 911 Carrera GTS, 2023 911 GT3 RS, 911 Dakar, and 2024 911 Carrera T vehicles equipped with optional full bucket seats. The seat-mounted air bags may deploy unnecessarily during a crash.
- Risk
- Air bags that deploy unnecessarily can increase the risk of injury.
- Fix
- Dealers will reprogram the air bag control unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 11, 2023. Owners may contact Porsche's customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is APB3.
Full recall details for 23V715000 →Suspension · NHTSA 21V157000
Oct 3, 2021Suspension
- Problem
- Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2021 Porsche Taycan Turbo, Taycan Turbo S, Taycan, Taycan 4S, 911 Turbo S Coupe, Cayman, Cayman T, Cayman S, Cayman GT4, 911 Carrera Coupe, 911 Carrera S Coupe, 911 Carrera 4S Coupe, 911 Carrera 4S Targa, 911 Carrera Cabriolet, 911 Carrera S Cabriolet, 911 Carrera 4S Targa Heritage Design Edition, 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet, 911 Turbo Coupe, 911 Turbo Cabriolet, 911 Turbo S Cabriolet, 718 Spyder, and Boxster vehicles. Certain suspension components may not have been tightened correctly and can loosen.
- Risk
- Loose suspension components may detach, causing a sudden loss of vehicle stability and control, and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will replace the affected suspension nuts and bolts. Dealers will also inspect surrounding components for damage, and replace any damaged parts as necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 7, 2021. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AMA3.
Full recall details for 21V157000 →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 →Seat Belts · NHTSA 21V608000
Apr 8, 2021Seat Belts:Rear/Other:Retractor
- Problem
- Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2021 911 Carrera Coupe, 911 Carrera S Coupe, 911 Carrera 4 Coupe, 911 Carrera 4S Coupe, 911 Turbo Coupe, 911 Turbo S Coupe, Panamera, Panamera 4 E-Hybrid, Panamera 4S, Panamera GTS, Panamera Turbo S, Taycan, Taycan 4S, Taycan Turbo, and Taycan Turbo S vehicles. The seat belt automatic locking retractors 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."
- Risk
- An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 1, 2021. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AMB6.
Full recall details for 21V608000 →
2021 Porsche 911 complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Porsche 911, reporting 1 fires. Porsche has issued at least 670 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
- Fuel/Propulsion System3
- Back Over Prevention1
- Equipment Adaptive/Mobility1
- Seats1
Service bulletins by component
- Electrical System (742)
- Unknown Or Other (684)
- Engine (494)
- Equipment (330)
- Structure (196)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (194)
Read Porsche 911 owner complaints and bulletins, every year
What people reported
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Porsche 911. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
“The contact owns a 2021 Porsche 911 Carrera S. The contact stated that while in reverse(R), the back over prevention camera displayed a distorted image, and failed to properly display the location and the size of objects behind the vehicle.”
2021 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA SSep 14, 2026
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11764081
Fire
“I started my car and about one minute later I heard an explosion from the rear of the vehicle and saw it engulfed in flames.”
2021 PORSCHE 911Oct 28, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11696167
“The fuel injection problem on cylinder 2 and 4 had injector electrical faults for the last two years resulting in reduced power warning. I finally took my car to the dealer for an analysis.”
2021 PORSCHE 911Mar 2, 2026 · AL
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11721529
“Two separate instances of fuel line failure and fuel leak in the engine compartment. The first in March 2024 and the second in September 2025. The situations both resulted in fuel leaking on top of the hot engine components. Repair requires removal of the engine and transmission.”
2021 PORSCHE 911Oct 15, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11693498
“2021 Porsche 911. Consumer writes in regards to missing computer chip for proper steering.”
2021 PORSCHE 911Jun 11, 2021
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11420618
Check your 911 by VIN
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