Model year record

2011 Porsche 911 Carrera recalls & problems

The 2011 Porsche 911 Carrera has 1 safety recall and 0 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.

Recalls1safety recalls

Complaints0filed by owners

Crashes · fires0 · 0reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths0 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

SuspensionDec 11, 2020

Front › Macpherson strut

Recall 20E091000584 vehicles

Problem: Ohlins USA, Inc (Ohlins) is recalling certain Front Struts, part number POS 5N20. These struts were sold as part of Ohlins strut kits part number POZ MN02, intended for installation on 1999-2005 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 and 4S (generation 996), and 2001-2006 Porsche 911 Turbo / Turbo S (generation 996) and kit part number POZ MN05, intended for installation on 2005-2012 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 and 4S (generation 997), and 2006-2013 Porsche 911 Turbo / Turbo S (generation 997). The pin of the strut may experience excessive stress during maximum steering, possibly resulting breakage of the pin.
Risk: If the pin fails, it will cause separation of the strut from the vehicle, affecting vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Ohlins will notify owners, and dealers will request the return of all unsold kits containing the subject part from dealer/distributor inventory for a full refund. All owners who purchased one of the kits (POZ MN02 or POZ MN05) will receive replacement front struts (POS 5N20 or POS 5N21 - These parts are interchangeable), along with new top mount interface solutions, free of charge. The recall began December 22, 2020. Owners may contact Ohlins customer service at 1-800-336-9029.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Crash test ratings

2011 Porsche 911 Carrera 2 DR RWD

OverallNot Rated

Frontal crash	Not Rated
Side crash	Not Rated
Rollover	Not Rated

2011 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 2 DR AWD

OverallNot Rated

Frontal crash	Not Rated
Side crash	Not Rated
Rollover	Not Rated

2011 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet C AWD

OverallNot Rated

Frontal crash	Not Rated
Side crash	Not Rated
Rollover	Not Rated

2011 Porsche 911 Carrera 4s 2 DR AWD

OverallNot Rated

Frontal crash	Not Rated
Side crash	Not Rated
Rollover	Not Rated

2011 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet C AWD

OverallNot Rated

Frontal crash	Not Rated
Side crash	Not Rated
Rollover	Not Rated

2011 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet C RWD

OverallNot Rated

Frontal crash	Not Rated
Side crash	Not Rated
Rollover	Not Rated

2011 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS 2 DR RWD

OverallNot Rated

Frontal crash	Not Rated
Side crash	Not Rated
Rollover	Not Rated

2011 Porsche 911 Carrera S 2 DR RWD

OverallNot Rated

Frontal crash	Not Rated
Side crash	Not Rated
Rollover	Not Rated

2011 Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet C RWD

OverallNot Rated

Frontal crash	Not Rated
Side crash	Not Rated
Rollover	Not Rated

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.

Fuel economy

911 Carrera

22mpg combined

City / highway	19 / 27 mpg
Fuel	Premium Gasoline

3.6 L · 6 cyl · Automatic 7-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $3,750/year to fuel

911 Carrera

21mpg combined

City / highway	18 / 25 mpg
Fuel	Premium Gasoline

3.6 L · 6 cyl · Manual 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $3,900/year to fuel

911 Carrera Cabriolet

21mpg combined

City / highway	18 / 25 mpg
Fuel	Premium Gasoline

3.6 L · 6 cyl · Manual 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $3,900/year to fuel

911 Carrera Cabriolet

21mpg combined

City / highway	19 / 26 mpg
Fuel	Premium Gasoline

3.6 L · 6 cyl · Automatic 7-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $3,900/year to fuel

911 Carrera S

21mpg combined

City / highway	19 / 26 mpg
Fuel	Premium Gasoline

3.8 L · 6 cyl · Automatic 7-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $3,900/year to fuel

911 Carrera S Cabriolet

21mpg combined

City / highway	18 / 26 mpg
Fuel	Premium Gasoline

3.8 L · 6 cyl · Manual 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $3,900/year to fuel

911 Carrera S Cabriolet

21mpg combined

City / highway	19 / 26 mpg
Fuel	Premium Gasoline

3.8 L · 6 cyl · Automatic 7-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $3,900/year to fuel

911 Carrera 4

21mpg combined

City / highway	18 / 24 mpg
Fuel	Premium Gasoline

3.6 L · 6 cyl · Manual 6-spd · All-Wheel Drive · about $3,900/year to fuel

911 Carrera 4

21mpg combined

City / highway	18 / 26 mpg
Fuel	Premium Gasoline

3.6 L · 6 cyl · Automatic 7-spd · All-Wheel Drive · about $3,900/year to fuel

911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet

21mpg combined

City / highway	18 / 25 mpg
Fuel	Premium Gasoline

3.6 L · 6 cyl · Manual 6-spd · All-Wheel Drive · about $3,900/year to fuel

911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet

21mpg combined

City / highway	18 / 26 mpg
Fuel	Premium Gasoline

3.6 L · 6 cyl · Automatic 7-spd · All-Wheel Drive · about $3,900/year to fuel

911 Carrera 4S

21mpg combined

City / highway	18 / 25 mpg
Fuel	Premium Gasoline

3.8 L · 6 cyl · Manual 6-spd · All-Wheel Drive · about $3,900/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.