Porsche 911 problems by model year
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
NHTSA has 54 owner complaints and 16 recalls on file for the Porsche 911 (2012–2026).
- Complaints
- 54
- Recalls
- 16
- Model years
- 15
- Worst year
- —
Complaints by model year
Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.
Every Porsche 911 model year
| Year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Recalls | Top problem |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 911 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Transmission & Drivetrain |
| 2025 911 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | Driver Assistance & Safety Tech |
| 2024 911 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | Engine |
| 2023 911 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | Electrical System |
| 2022 911 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion |
| 2021 911 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion |
| 2020 911 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | Engine |
| 2019 911 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | Engine |
| 2018 911 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | Electrical System |
| 2017 911 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | Visibility & Wipers |
| 2016 911 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | Visibility & Wipers |
| 2015 911 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | Electrical System |
| 2014 911 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | Airbags |
| 2013 911 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Lighting |
| 2012 911 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Lighting |
Most common Porsche 911 problem areas (all years)
- Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion13 complaints
- Electrical System12 complaints
- Engine11 complaints
- Transmission & Drivetrain8 complaints
- Lighting7 complaints
- Visibility & Wipers3 complaints
- Body & Structure3 complaints
- Airbags2 complaints
- Driver Assistance & Safety Tech2 complaints
- Acceleration & Cruise Control2 complaints
Complaint trend
Porsche 911 recalls
Risk: A rearview image that does not display properly reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: Excessive glare can decrease the visibility to oncoming drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: A loose seat belt buckle may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Risk: Wheel detachment can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: During air bag deployment, an unsecured windshield may not support the front air bags as intended, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Risk: An improper air bag deployment increases the risk of injury in a crash.
Risk: An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Risk: An OCS malfunction may affect the front passenger air bag, increasing the risk of injury.
Risk: A loose connection may fail, causing driving instability and increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: Loose suspension components may detach, causing a sudden loss of vehicle stability and control, and increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: Deactivated air bags increase the risk of injury. Inadvertent deployment of the air bags increase the risk of a crash.
Risk: In the event of a crash, the air bags may not deploy, increasing the risk of injury.
Risk: If the air bag inflator initiator fails to ignite, the passenger frontal air bag will not deploy, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Risk: In the event of a crash, if the windshield separates from the vehicle, it can increase the risk of injury.
Risk: If the air bag inflator initiator fails to ignite, the side air bag will not deploy, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Risk: A failure of the hood latching mechanism may cause the hood to suddenly open during vehicle operation and will severely impede the driver's ability to see out the front windshield, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Other Porsche models
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology