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2021 Porsche 911 Recalls, Complaints & Specs

6 safety recalls list the 2021 Porsche 911, and owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA. At least one recall carries a do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. Check your own VIN below.

6
safety recalls
5
owner complaints to NHTSA
0 / 1
complaints citing a crash / fire
17–21
MPG combined (EPA)

6 safety recalls for the 2021 Porsche 911

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Camera (back over prevention)

    NHTSA 25V896000 Reported 172,107 vehicles potentially affected Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

    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…

    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…

  2. Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs (wheels) Do not drive

    NHTSA 24V809000 Reported 2,251 vehicles potentially affected Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

    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.

    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…

  3. Glass, side/rear (visibility) and windshield (visibility)

    NHTSA 24V155000 Reported 8,101 vehicles potentially affected Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

    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.

    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.…

  4. Retractor (seat belts) and seat belts

    NHTSA 21V608000 Reported 4,924 vehicles potentially affected Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

    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…

    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…

  5. Air bags: front passenger and seats

    NHTSA 21V467000 Reported 149 vehicles potentially affected Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

    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.

    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.

  6. Critical fasteners (suspension) and suspension

    NHTSA 21V157000 Reported 396 vehicles potentially affected Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

    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…

    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…

5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2021 Porsche 911 have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a fire. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 623 miles. Complaints peaked in 2021 with 2 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“The fuel injection problem on cylinder 2 and 4 had injector electrical faults for the last two years resulting in reduced power warning. I finally took my car to the dealer for an analysis. After thei”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 2, 2026 · Fuel/propulsion system

“I started my car and about one minute later I heard an explosion from the rear of the vehicle and saw it engulfed in flames.”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 28, 2025 · Fuel/propulsion system

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.

Combined17–21 mpg
City / Highway15–18 / 20–25
FuelPremium
EPA classMinicompact Cars
Engine6 cyl, 3/3.7 L
TransmissionAutomatic (AM-S8); Manual 7-spd

Compare Porsche 911 model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Porsche 911 model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1966 Porsche 91110
1967 Porsche 91110
1969 Porsche 91130
1970 Porsche 91130
1972 Porsche 91110
1973 Porsche 91130
1974 Porsche 91130
1975 Porsche 91120
1976 Porsche 91120
1977 Porsche 91120
1978 Porsche 91110
1979 Porsche 91120
1983 Porsche 91111
1984 Porsche 91111
1987 Porsche 91101
1988 Porsche 91101
1989 Porsche 91150
1990 Porsche 91141
1991 Porsche 91141
1992 Porsche 91142
1993 Porsche 91120
1994 Porsche 91110
1995 Porsche 911012
1996 Porsche 91136
1997 Porsche 91103
1998 Porsche 91102
1999 Porsche 91118
2000 Porsche 91116
2001 Porsche 91108
2002 Porsche 91109
2003 Porsche 91109
2004 Porsche 91108
2005 Porsche 91103
2012 Porsche 91105
2013 Porsche 91106
2014 Porsche 91113
2015 Porsche 91118
2016 Porsche 91122
2017 Porsche 91134
2018 Porsche 91111
2019 Porsche 91112
2020 Porsche 91125
2021 Porsche 91165
2022 Porsche 911410
2023 Porsche 91153
2024 Porsche 91135
2025 Porsche 91121
2026 Porsche 91101

Checking a specific 2021 Porsche 911

How do I know if my 2021 Porsche 911 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. 6 campaigns currently list the 2021 Porsche 911; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

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 21V157000).

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

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.