2021 Porsche 911 Carrera Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2021 Porsche 911 Carrera. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2021 Porsche 911 Carrera
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Critical fasteners (service brakes) and foundation components (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.
Remedy: Dealers will repair or replace the brake booster as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 28, 2021. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number…
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2021 Porsche 911 Carrera. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2021 Porsche 911 (911 Carrera, 911 Carrera 4, 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet, 911 Carrera 4S, …). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 17–21 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 15–18 / 20–25 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Minicompact Cars |
| Engine | 6 cyl, 3/3.7 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (AM-S8); Manual 7-spd |
Compare Porsche 911 Carrera model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Porsche 911 Carrera model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 Porsche 911 Carrera | 0 | 1 |
| 1999 Porsche 911 Carrera | 1 | 13 |
| 2000 Porsche 911 Carrera | 1 | 2 |
| 2001 Porsche 911 Carrera | 0 | 1 |
| 2002 Porsche 911 Carrera | 2 | 4 |
| 2003 Porsche 911 Carrera | 1 | 3 |
| 2004 Porsche 911 Carrera | 0 | 7 |
| 2005 Porsche 911 Carrera | 0 | 3 |
| 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera | 2 | 0 |
| 2013 Porsche 911 Carrera | 1 | 3 |
| 2014 Porsche 911 Carrera | 1 | 3 |
| 2017 Porsche 911 Carrera | 2 | 1 |
| 2020 Porsche 911 Carrera | 5 | 1 |
| 2021 Porsche 911 Carrera | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 Porsche 911 Carrera | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 Porsche 911 Carrera | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2021 Porsche 911 Carrera
How do I know if my 2021 Porsche 911 Carrera has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2021 Porsche 911 Carrera; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Porsche dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 21V697000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Porsche models
- Cayenne503 complaints
- Taycan272 complaints
- Macan239 complaints
- Boxster164 complaints
- 911143 complaints
- Panamera114 complaints
- Cayenne S105 complaints
- 911 Turbo79 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.