NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2020 Porsche 911 Carrera
Recall and complaint safety record from NHTSA. This configuration has not been crash-tested.
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The Porsche 911 Carrera is an iconic rear-engine sports car that has defined the two-door performance coupe segment for decades. Aimed squarely at driving enthusiasts who demand world-class handling alongside everyday usability, the 911 Carrera occupies a rare space: a genuine sports car that doubles as a practical, all-weather machine. For 2019 through 2024, MotorCaliber examines what the federal safety record actually shows.
The 2020 Porsche 911 Carrera has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 5 recalls and 4 owner complaints on file, giving it a light recall and complaint burden.
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Reviewers generally regard the 911 Carrera as one of the most finely engineered and dynamically accomplished sports cars available at any price, praising its exceptionally precise steering, composed ride quality, and a cabin that balances driver-focused ergonomics with surprising everyday refinement. Most find the interior materials and build quality to be genuinely premium, and many consider the 911 to offer strong overall value within the high-performance segment.
NHTSA // RECALLSRecall record
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS21V697000
Risk: A detached pressure input rod will cause the brake pedal to fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
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 for this recall is AMB9.
Reported 2021-09-08
SUSPENSION:REAR21V201000
Risk: A loose connection may fail, causing driving instability and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will rework and tighten the screw connection on the rear axle upper control arm, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 21, 2021. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AMA6.
Reported 2021-03-24
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT20V381000
Risk: Components such as the fuel tank or drive shafts may become damaged from the loose differential. Damage to the fuel tank can result in fuel leakage, which in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will remove the front axle differential to check the screw threads, and to inspect surrounding components for any consequential damage. Depending on the inspection result, the front axle differential will be reinstalled or replaced using new screw joints torqued to the required specification. All work will be performed free of charge. The recall began August
Reported 2020-07-01
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS19V878000
Risk: If the hazard warning lights cannot be activated, there is an increased risk of a crash in a hazard situation.
Remedy: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the control unit, free of charge. The recall began February 7, 2020. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AKC1.
Reported 2019-12-11
POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS19V445000
Risk: If the driveshaft disconnects from the wheel hub, it can increase the risk of crash.
Remedy: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will properly tighten the driveshaft connection to the wheel hub, free of charge. The recall began August 9, 2019. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AKB2.
Reported 2019-06-12
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints
4 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.