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2021 Porsche 911 recalls, complaints and safety ratings

There are 6 US recalls for the 2021 Porsche 911, including 1 urgent (do not drive or park outside), and 0 in Canada. Owners filed 5 complaints with NHTSA, most often about fuel/propulsion system.

6US recalls
1urgent recalls
5owner complaints
–overall crash rating

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US recalls (6)

Do not drive

Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs

2024-10-28 · campaign 24V809000 · 2,251 vehicles

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 and remedy

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

Remedy: 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.

Back over prevention: sensing system, camera

2025-12-19 · campaign 25V896000 · 172,107 vehicles

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 and remedy

Risk: A rearview image that does not display properly reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: 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.

Visibility: glass, side/rear

2024-02-28 · campaign 24V155000 · 8,101 vehicles

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 and remedy

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.

Remedy: 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.

Seat belts: rear/other, retractor

2021-08-04 · campaign 21V608000 · 4,924 vehicles

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 and remedy

Risk: An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

Remedy: 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.

Air bags: sensor, occupant classification

2021-06-23 · campaign 21V467000 · 149 vehicles

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 and remedy

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

Remedy: 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.

Suspension: critical fasteners

2021-03-10 · campaign 21V157000 · 396 vehicles

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 and remedy

Risk: Loose suspension components may detach, causing a sudden loss of vehicle stability and control, and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: 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.

Owner complaints (5)

Owners filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Porsche 911 (1 fires reported). Among 33 model years of this model, it ranks #13 for the most complaints (median 3).

Most-reported problemComplaints
Fuel/propulsion system3
Seats1
Equipment adaptive/mobility1

Crash test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2021 Porsche 911.

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2021 Porsche 911 Carrera 2 DR RWD––––
2021 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 2 DR AWD––––
2021 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet C AWD––––
2021 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S 2 DR AWD––––
2021 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet C AWD––––
2021 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet C RWD––––
2021 Porsche 911 Carrera S 2 DR RWD––––
2021 Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet C RWD––––
2021 Porsche 911 Targa 4 2 DR AWD––––
2021 Porsche 911 Targa 4S 2 DR AWD––––
2021 Porsche 911 Targa 4S Heritage Edition 2 DR AWD––––
2021 Porsche 911 Turbo S 2 DR AWD––––
2021 Porsche 911 Turbo S Cabriolet C AWD––––

Fuel economy

EPA ratings for each 2021 Porsche 911 version.

VersionCity MPGHighway MPGCombinedYearly fuel cost
911 Carrera 3.0 L Automatic (AM-S8)182420$4,100
911 Carrera 4 3.0 L Automatic (AM-S8)182420$4,100
911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet 3.0 L Automatic (AM-S8)182420$4,100
911 Carrera 4S 3.0 L Manual 7-spd172520$4,100
911 Carrera 4S 3.0 L Automatic (AM-S8)182320$4,100
911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet 3.0 L Manual 7-spd172420$4,100
911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet 3.0 L Automatic (AM-S8)182320$4,100
911 Carrera Cabriolet 3.0 L Automatic (AM-S8)182420$4,100
911 Carrera S 3.0 L Manual 7-spd182521$3,900
911 Carrera S 3.0 L Automatic (AM-S8)182320$4,100
911 Carrera S Cabriolet 3.0 L Manual 7-spd172520$4,100
911 Carrera S Cabriolet 3.0 L Automatic (AM-S8)182320$4,100
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Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings, US EPA fuel economy and Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database (contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada). Recalls updated 2026-10-30.