Car Record Book

2021 Porsche 911 recalls & problems

The 2021 Porsche 911 has 6 safety recalls and 5 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is fuel/propulsion system (3 complaints).

Recalls6safety recalls
Complaints5filed by owners
Crashes · fires0 · 1reported in complaints
Injuries · deaths0 · 0reported in complaints

1 recall for this model year carries an NHTSA do not drive advisory. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Safety recalls

Back over prevention › Sensing system › Camera

NHTSA recall 25V896000 · Dec 19, 2025 · 172,107 vehicles

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.

Wheels › Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs

NHTSA recall 24V809000 · Oct 28, 2024 · 2,251 vehicles

NHTSA advisory: do not drive affected vehicles until repaired.

Problem: 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.

Risk: Wheel detachment can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Owners should not drive their vehicles until they have been repaired. Dealers will check the center lock wheel fastening system and replace any incorrectly manufactured parts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 24, 2024. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ARC4.

Visibility › Glass, side/rear

NHTSA recall 24V155000 · Feb 28, 2024 · 8,101 vehicles

Problem: 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.

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.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the windshield and rear window as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 30, 2024. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ARA3.

Components: Visibility › Glass, side/rear; Visibility › Windshield

Seat belts › Rear/other › Retractor

NHTSA recall 21V608000 · Aug 4, 2021 · 4,924 vehicles

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.

Components: Seat belts › Rear/other › Retractor; Seat belts › Front › Retractor; Seat belts

Air bags › Sensor › Occupant classification › Front passenger

NHTSA recall 21V467000 · Jun 23, 2021 · 149 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Risk: An OCS malfunction may affect the front passenger air bag, increasing the risk of injury.

Fix: Dealers will install the correct seat, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 16, 2021. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AMB3.

Components: Air bags › Sensor › Occupant classification › Front passenger; Seats

Suspension › Critical fasteners

NHTSA recall 21V157000 · Mar 10, 2021 · 396 vehicles

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.

Components: Suspension › Critical fasteners; Suspension

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

2021 Porsche 911 Targa 4 2 DR AWD

OverallNot Rated
Frontal crashNot Rated
Side crashNot Rated
RolloverNot Rated

2021 Porsche 911 Targa 4S 2 DR AWD

OverallNot Rated
Frontal crashNot Rated
Side crashNot Rated
RolloverNot Rated

2021 Porsche 911 Targa 4S Heritage Edition 2 DR AWD

OverallNot Rated
Frontal crashNot Rated
Side crashNot Rated
RolloverNot 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 Targa 4

20mpg combined
City / highway18 / 24 mpg
FuelPremium Gasoline

3 L · 6 cyl · Automatic (AM-S8) · All-Wheel Drive · about $4,100/year to fuel

911 Targa 4S

20mpg combined
City / highway17 / 24 mpg
FuelPremium Gasoline

3 L · 6 cyl · Manual 7-spd · All-Wheel Drive · about $4,100/year to fuel

911 Targa 4S

20mpg combined
City / highway18 / 23 mpg
FuelPremium Gasoline

3 L · 6 cyl · Automatic (AM-S8) · All-Wheel Drive · about $4,100/year to fuel

911 Turbo

17mpg combined
City / highway15 / 20 mpg
FuelPremium Gasoline

3.7 L · 6 cyl · Automatic (AM-S8) · All-Wheel Drive · about $4,850/year to fuel

911 Turbo Cabriolet

17mpg combined
City / highway15 / 20 mpg
FuelPremium Gasoline

3.7 L · 6 cyl · Automatic (AM-S8) · All-Wheel Drive · about $4,850/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.

What owners report

Problem areaComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesTypical mileage*
Fuel/propulsion system
3010—
Seats
1000—
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Vehicle controls › Steering
1000—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.