Reliability
Porsche

911 (992)

2020-2025 · Sports Car · 1 engine
32 NHTSA Complaints
19 Recalls
1 Fire Reports
0 Crash Reports
Data covers 31 NHTSA model names
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Reliability Score

8.6 / 10

Reliability score

Fewer owner complaints than similar sports cars

A score of 7.0 means as many complaints as similar vehicles. Based on complaints owners filed with NHTSA about the engine, transmission or drivetrain.

Owners filed 14 powertrain complaints. A typical sports car fleet of this size and age would have drawn about 34.

Scores this high have held: three years on they had moved 0.2 points in the typical case.

Breakdown
Complaints overall14 complaints against about 34 for similar vehicles
8.6
Last three years13 complaints against about 27 for similar vehicles
8.4
Engine, transmission or drive unit failed or replaced3 complaints against about 7 for similar vehicles
8.7
Oil consumption, fuel in the oil or overheating
n/aNot enough data

Each line scores one view of the same complaints the same way, so the lines overlap. The mark on each bar is 7.0, as many complaints as similar vehicles. A line shows a number once similar vehicles would draw at least 5 of its complaints (20 for the last three years).

By model year
  • 20208.8
  • 20218.7
  • 2022*8.5
  • 2023n/a
  • 2024n/a
  • 2025n/a
* Under five years on the road.

Similar vehicles are others in the same class, compared at the same age and in the same years. The score counts complaints owners filed with NHTSA, per vehicle built, which is different from the share of vehicles that fail. How the score is worked out

By engine

3.0L 6-cyl turbo 8.3/10
Too few complaints to compare. (12 powertrain complaints, about 48,000 built)
3.7L 6-cyl turbo Not rated
Too few complaints to compare. (0 powertrain complaints, about 9,000 built)
4.0L 6-cyl Not rated
Too few complaints to compare. (2 powertrain complaints, about 9,000 built)

A complaint counts toward an engine only when its VIN names the engine. These are powertrain complaints only, so they are fewer than the engine-code counts further down, which take complaints of every kind. Each score is that engine on its own against similar vehicles, worked out the same way as the score above.

On the record

No serious powertrain recall covering 5% or more of this generation and no escalated investigation in NHTSA's files. Warranty extensions and settlements have not been researched.

Complaints by Engine Code

Every complaint of any kind (brakes, airbags, electrical and the rest) whose VIN names the engine, across all model years. The score above counts only engine, transmission and drivetrain complaints, so its figures for the same engine are smaller. Fire, injury and death figures count complaints that report one.

9A2 3.0T

3.0L 6-cyl Turbo / 443 hp
26 complaints 6.5 per year Gasoline
1 fire report
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Complaint Breakdown

fuel system
12
engine
5
transmission
4
electrical
3
safety systems
3
Show 3 additional engine variants with limited data
These engines appear in fewer than 10 owner complaints. A low count can mean a clean record, and it can also be a VIN-decode anomaly in NHTSA's data.

9A2 4.0

4.0L 6-cyl / 502 hp
4 complaints 2.0 per year Gasoline
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Complaint Breakdown

engine
2
electrical
2
other
1
fuel system
1
wheels tires
1

3.7T-6cyl-Gas

3.7L 6-cyl Turbo / 572 hp
1 complaint 1.0 per year Gasoline
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Complaint Breakdown

electrical
1

Porsche 911 Unidentified Engine

1 complaint 1.0 per year
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Complaint Breakdown

other
1

Owner Complaints by System

Complaints owners filed with NHTSA about the Porsche 911, counted across every engine. A complaint can name more than one system.

Fuel System: 13 owner complaints
Engine: 7 owner complaints
Electrical System: 6 owner complaints

Recalls (19)

25V896000Dec 19, 2025serious
Back Over Prevention

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."

25V078000Feb 12, 2025serious
Seat Belts

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2023 911 vehicles. The bolts for the rear seat belt buckles may not be tightened properly.

25V079000Feb 12, 2025serious
Exterior Lighting

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2025 911 vehicles. A software error in the front-end electronics control module may result in the low beam headlights creating a glare for oncoming traffic. 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."

24V809000Oct 28, 2024serious
Wheels

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2025 Panamera, 2024 718 Cayman GT4 RS, 718 Spyder RS, and 2021-2024 911 vehicles. The center lock wheel bolt may fracture and cause the wheel to detach.

24V155000Feb 28, 2024serious
Visibility

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2020-2024 911 vehicles. The front windshield and rear window may not be properly secured and can detach.

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24V123000Feb 20, 2024serious
Seat Belts

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."

23V715000Oct 25, 2023serious
Air Bags

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.

23V446000Jun 26, 2023serious
Exterior Lighting

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2022-2023 911 GT3 Touring vehicles. A software error in the rear spoiler control unit may allow both the vehicle and spoiler center high-mounted brake lights to activate simultaneously when the rear spoiler is manually deployed at speeds below 56 MPH (90 km/h). As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

23V313000May 3, 2023serious
Structure

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.

22V897000Dec 6, 2022serious
Structure

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2022-2023 911 vehicles. In the event of a crash with passenger air bag deployment, the dashboard console may break, causing the air bag to deploy improperly.

22V803000Oct 25, 2022serious
Seat Belts

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2022 911 GT3 vehicles. The screw that attaches the lower seat belt anchor to the seat frame may not have been tightened properly.

21V697000Sep 8, 2021serious
Service Brakes

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.

21V608000Aug 4, 2021serious
Seat Belts

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."

21V467000Jun 23, 2021serious
Air Bags

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2021 911 Turbo Coupe, 911 Turbo S Coupe, 911 Carrera 4S Targa, 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet, 911 Turbo S Cabriolet, and 911 Turbo Cabriolet vehicles. Incorrect passenger seat was installed and may cause a Occupant Classification System (OCS) malfunction.

21V201000Mar 24, 2021serious
Suspension

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.

21V157000Mar 10, 2021serious
Suspension

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.

20V381000Jul 1, 2020serious
Powertrain

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.

19V878000Dec 11, 2019serious
Exterior Lighting

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."

19V445000Jun 12, 2019serious
Powertrain

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common 2020-2025 Porsche 911 complaints?

Owners have filed 32 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020-2025 Porsche 911. The systems they name most often are the fuel system, the engine and the electrical system.

Is the 2020-2025 Porsche 911 a good used car?

That depends on the model year, the mileage and the maintenance history of the car in front of you. Owners have filed 32 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020-2025 Porsche 911. Check which systems they name most often and whether a recall is still open on that car.

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2020-2025 Porsche 911 have?

NHTSA has 32 owner complaints on file for the 2020-2025 Porsche 911 as of the latest data pull. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.

What recalls affect the 2020-2025 Porsche 911?

NHTSA lists 19 recalls covering some 2020-2025 Porsche 911 vehicles. Which ones apply depends on the VIN: enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see the open campaigns on a specific car.

What should I check before buying a used Porsche 911?

Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm every open recall has been done. Look hardest at the fuel system, the engine and the electrical system, the systems owners complain about most. Ask for maintenance records, have an independent mechanic inspect the car and run a vehicle history report for prior accidents and title issues.

Does the 911 have NHTSA crash test ratings?

NHTSA has not published crash test ratings for the 2020-2025 Porsche 911. Not all vehicles are tested each year. For the latest NHTSA safety information, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Data from NHTSA federal complaints database. 32 complaints analyzed. Data confidence: moderate. Last updated: 2026-10-18.

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