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CarsLore / Makes / Porsche / 911 Carrera

Porsche 911 Carrera

Model years 1997–2024 in the US safety record. No model year stands out in owner complaints. Fewest complaints: 1997, 2001, 2017.

42owner complaints
16recall campaigns
5,139service bulletins
26model years on record

Complaints by model year

Each bar is one model year. The most recent years are still collecting complaints.

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NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026

Year by year

Model yearComplaintsRecallsBulletinsCrashes · fires
2024001350 · 0
2023 911 Carrera011830 · 0
2022 911 Carrera011990 · 0
2021 911 Carrera012080 · 0
2020 911 Carrera153120 · 0
2017 911 Carrera122470 · 0
2016002380 · 0
2015002430 · 0
2014 911 Carrera312410 · 2
2013 911 Carrera312550 · 0
2012022570 · 0
2011001640 · 0
2010001630 · 0
2009002070 · 0
2008001560 · 0
2007001560 · 0
2006001560 · 0
2005302210 · 0
2004702062 · 0
2003312030 · 0
2002422110 · 1
2001101930 · 0
2000211930 · 1
1999 911 Carrera1311490 · 0
1998001230 · 0
1997101200 · 0

A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections

Most common problems

  • Air bags10
  • Engine and engine cooling8
  • Electrical system6
  • Seat belts5
  • Engine5
  • Suspension3
  • Steering2
  • Seats2

NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years

Crash-test ratings by year

NHTSA 5-star results for 13 model-year variants; not yet fully rated. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

YearVariantOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover risk
20242024 Porsche 911 Carrera 2 DR RWD————0.0 %
20232023 Porsche 911 Carrera 2 DR RWD————0.0 %
20222022 Porsche 911 Carrera 2 DR RWD————0.0 %
20212021 Porsche 911 Carrera 2 DR RWD————0.0 %
20202020 Porsche 911 Carrera 2 DR RWD————0.0 %
20192019 Porsche 911 Carrera 2 DR RWD————0.0 %
20182018 Porsche 911 Carrera 2 DR RWD————0.0 %
20172017 Porsche 911 Carrera 2 DR RWD————0.0 %
20162016 Porsche 911 Carrera 2 DR RWD————0.0 %
20152015 Porsche 911 Carrera 2 DR RWD————0.0 %
20132013 Porsche 911 Carrera 2 DR RWD————0.0 %
20122012 Porsche 911 Carrera 2 DR RWD————0.0 %
20112011 Porsche 911 Carrera 2 DR RWD————0.0 %

NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain

Fuel consumption by year

Official Canadian test results for 27 model years, best variant per year. Combined consumption ranges from 9.4–13.5 L/100 km.

YearVariantEngineTransmissionCityHighwayCombinedCO₂ g/km
2026911 Carrera · Minicompact · Premium gasoline3.0 L, 6 cyl.AM812.99.211.3263
2025911 Carrera · Minicompact · Premium gasoline3.0 L, 6 cyl.AM812.99.211.3263
2024911 Carrera · Minicompact · Premium gasoline3.0 L, 6 cyl.AM813.19.811.6275
2023911 Carrera · Minicompact · Premium gasoline3.0 L, 6 cyl.AM813.19.811.6275
2022911 Carrera · Minicompact · Premium gasoline3.0 L, 6 cyl.AM813.19.811.6275
2021911 Carrera · Minicompact · Premium gasoline3.0 L, 6 cyl.AM813.19.811.6275
2020911 Carrera · Minicompact · Premium gasoline3.0 L, 6 cyl.AM813.19.811.6273
2019911 Carrera · Minicompact · Premium gasoline3.0 L, 6 cyl.AM710.68.09.4221
2018911 Carrera · Minicompact · Premium gasoline3.0 L, 6 cyl.AM710.68.09.4221
2017911 Carrera · Minicompact · Premium gasoline3.0 L, 6 cyl.AM710.68.09.4221
2016911 Carrera · Minicompact · Premium gasoline3.4 L, 6 cyl.AM711.68.410.1238
2015911 Carrera · Minicompact · Premium gasoline3.4 L, 6 cyl.AM711.68.410.1232
2014911 Carrera · Minicompact · Premium gasoline3.4 L, 6 cyl.AM711.68.310.1232
2013911 Carrera · Minicompact · Premium gasoline3.4 L, 6 cyl.AM711.68.310.1232
2012911 Carrera · Minicompact · Premium gasoline3.6 L, 6 cyl.AS712.68.710.8248
2011911 Carrera · Minicompact · Premium gasoline3.6 L, 6 cyl.AS712.68.710.8248
2010911 Carrera · Minicompact · Premium gasoline3.6 L, 6 cyl.AS712.78.710.9251
2005911 Carrera 2 Cabriolet 997 · Minicompact · Premium gasoline3.6 L, 6 cyl.AS514.29.712.2281
2003911 Carrera · Minicompact · Premium gasoline3.6 L, 6 cyl.AS514.69.912.5288
2002911 Carrera · Minicompact · Premium gasoline3.6 L, 6 cyl.AS514.69.912.5288
2001911 Carrera · Minicompact · Premium gasoline3.4 L, 6 cyl.M615.410.213.1301
2000911 Carrera · Minicompact · Premium gasoline3.4 L, 6 cyl.M615.410.213.1301
1999911 Carrera · Minicompact · Premium gasoline3.4 L, 6 cyl.M615.710.913.5311
1998911 Carrera · Minicompact · Premium gasoline3.6 L, 6 cyl.M615.510.213.1301
1997911 Carrera · Minicompact · Premium gasoline3.6 L, 6 cyl.M615.510.213.1301
1996911 Carrera · Minicompact · Premium gasoline3.6 L, 6 cyl.M615.510.213.1301
1995911 Carrera · Minicompact · Premium gasoline3.6 L, 6 cyl.A415.210.513.1301

Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada

In New Zealand

71 911 Carrera cars are on the New Zealand register; 25% arrived as used imports.

Model yearRegisteredSold new in NZUsed imports
1995990
199420191
1993110
1992431
1991541
1990413
1989220
1988624
1987853
1986440
1985321
1984100
1983101
1977202
1976101

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0

In Finland

210 911 Carrera cars were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026: 100% petrol, 0% diesel. Mileage is the odometer reading at the last inspection.

First registeredIn useAverage mileage
2020727,000 km
2017862,000 km
2016756,000 km
2012889,000 km
20098139,000 km
20076166,000 km
20065135,000 km
200510124,000 km
20045130,000 km
20036160,000 km
200211172,000 km
200117156,000 km
200017135,000 km
199934157,000 km
199813152,000 km
19975187,000 km
199510134,000 km
19946153,000 km
199111157,000 km
19906124,000 km
198410172,000 km

Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use, 30 Jun 2026 · CC BY 4.0

New registrations in Europe

18,394 new Porsche 911 Carrera cars registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland between 2010 and 2022, from the European Environment Agency's CO₂ monitoring of every new car. In 2022 the largest markets were Germany (1,054), Belgium (88), Italy (76).

YearNew carsLargest marketsMass kgCO₂ g/kmPower kW
20221,375Germany, Belgium, Italy1,615237 (WLTP)284
20211,947Germany, Italy, Belgium1,613236 (WLTP)285
20202,463Germany, Italy, Belgium1,610233 (WLTP)283
2019562Germany, France, Belgium1,605233 (WLTP)281
2018991Germany, Italy, Belgium1,559172 (NEDC)272
20171,102Germany, Italy, Belgium1,548181 (NEDC)272
20161,414Germany, Belgium, Italy1,555—272
20151,284Germany, United Kingdom, Italy1,522—260
20141,245Germany, Poland, Belgium1,511—259
20131,508Germany, Italy, Belgium1,508—257
2012526Belgium, Italy, Austria1,490—257
20112,011Germany, United Kingdom, Italy1,534—255
20101,966United Kingdom, Germany, Italy1,556——

Averages are weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value (NEDC until the WLTP switch). European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · re-use permitted with acknowledgement

Real-world fuel consumption

1,776 Porsche 911 Carrera cars registered in Europe between 2021 and 2024 report their fuel use through the on-board meter. Petrol versions average 12.0 l/100 km on the road, against 10.4 l/100 km in the official WLTP test — 16% more.

FuelCarsOn the roadWLTPDifferenceAverage distance so far
Petrol1,77612.010.4+16%18,000 km

Litres per 100 km: total fuel used divided by total distance driven, from the car's own fuel consumption meter (OBFCM), collected in 2024 by the manufacturers, mostly remotely, and by national authorities. WLTP figures are the type-approval CO₂ values converted to litres. Hybrids, including mild hybrids, do not plug in; plug-in hybrid figures include the distance driven on electricity. European Environment Agency, Real-world CO₂ emissions from cars and vans · CC BY 4.0

What it costs in fuel

On real-world figures the Porsche 911 Carrera uses 12.0 litres per 100 km, so 15,000 km a year takes about 1,800 litres: €3,925 at this week's average price in Germany, its largest market in Europe.

CountryPetrolPetrol per litreDiesel per litre
Germany€3,925€2.18€2.27
United Kingdom£3,145£1.75£1.99
Italy€3,631€2.02€2.24
Belgium€3,583€1.99€2.35
Austria€3,273€1.82€2.13
United States$2,039$1.13$1.66

Fuel for 15,000 km (9,300 miles) a year at real-world consumption. Pump prices with taxes, week of 19 October 2026: European Commission Weekly Oil Bulletin, UK Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, US Energy Information Administration. Non-euro EU prices are in euros as the Bulletin publishes them.

Work it out for your driving

Compare running costs of other models

EU safety alerts

Safety Gate, the European Union's rapid alert system, names the 911 Carrera in 5 alerts. European versions can differ from the North American car.

A12/00024/24 · Injuries12 Jan 2024 · 911 Carrera

The side airbags may unnecessarily deploy in the event of an accident with a minor side impact or deformation of the passenger compartment. This will increase the risk of injuries to the vehicle occupants. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the…

A12/01364/21 · Injuries1 Oct 2021 · Taycan, 911 Carrera, 911 Targa

A screw connection on the brake booster may be defective.This could affect the use of the service brake, increasing the risk of an accident.

A12/00856/21 · Injuries18 Jun 2021 · 911 Carrera, GT, GT3

The screw connections in the undercarriage may be inadequate.This could lead to unstable driving conditions, increasing the risk of an accident.

A12/00217/20 · Injuries21 Feb 2020 · 911 Carrera

Due to a software error in the control device, the hazard warning lights may not function when activated. As a result, the risk of an accident will be increased.

A12/1219/19 · Injuries9 Aug 2019 · 911 Carrera

The break section of the airbag cover on the dashboard may be defective. This may lead to insufficient inflation of the airbag in the event of an accident, increasing the risk of injury.

Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC0

Recalls

16 campaigns cover the 911 Carrera; the latest 12 are below.

24V123000 · Seat belts20 Feb 2024 · 2023

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2023 911 Carrera T, 911 Carrera 4 GTS, 911 Carrera GTS, 911 Turbo S, 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet, 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet, 911 Carrera S, 911 Turbo S Cabriolet, 911 Carrera 4, 911 Carrera 4 GTS Cabriolet, 911 Targa 4 GTS, 911 Carrera, 911 Carrera GTS Cabriolet, 911 Carrera 4S, 911 Targa 4S, 911 Turbo, and 911 Edition 50 Years Porsche Design vehicles. The seat belt automatic locking retractor (ALR) 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."

23V313000 · Structure3 May 2023 · 2022

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2020 911 Carrera S, 2021 Taycan Turbo, and 2022 911 Carrera vehicles. Due to a process error in the car body production line, various welds may be missing from the vehicle body.

21V697000 · Service brakes, hydraulic8 Sept 2021 · 2020, 2021

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.

21V201000 · Suspension24 Mar 2021 · 2020

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2019 Porsche 911 Speedster, 2020 Porsche 911 Carrera S Coupe, Carrera 4S Coupe, and Carrera S Cabriolet vehicles. The screw connection on the rear axle upper control arm may be loose.

20V381000 · Power train1 Jul 2020 · 2020

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2020 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Coupe vehicles. The front axle differential bracket may not have been tightened correctly. If it comes loose, the differential could potentially cause damage to surrounding components.

19V878000 · Exterior lighting11 Dec 2019 · 2020

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2020 911 Carrera S Coupe, Cabrio, Coupe, 4 Coupe, 4S Coupe, 4 Cabrio, 4S Cabrio, and S Cabrio vehicles. Due to a software error, the hazard warning lights may not function when activated by an operator. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

19V445000 · Power train12 Jun 2019 · 2020

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2019 911 GT2 RS and 2020 911 Carrera S Coupe vehicles. The bolts connecting the driveshaft to the wheel hub may not have been properly tightened.

17V134000 · Air bags2 Mar 2017 · 2017

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2016 911 GT3 RS and 911 R vehicles and 2017 911 Carrera, 911 Carrera Cabriolet, 911 Carrera 4, 911 Carrera 4S, 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet, 911 Carrera S, 911 Carrera S Cabriolet, 911 Targa 4, 911 Targa 4S, 911 Turbo S, 911 Turbo S Cabriolet, 718 Boxster, 718 Boxster S, 718 Cayman and 718 Cayman S vehicles. The passenger frontal air bag inflator initiator may fail to ignite during a crash.

17V054000 · Fuel system, gasoline25 Jan 2017 · 2017

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2017 911 Carrera, 911 Carrera S, 911 Carrera 4, 911 Carrera 4S, 911 Targa 4, 911 Targa 4S + GTS, 911 Carrera Cabriolet, 911 Carrera S Cabriolet, 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet, 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet, 718 Boxster, 718 Boxster S, 718 Cayman, and 718 Cayman S vehicles. The screws that fasten the fuel collection pipes in the engine compartment may shear off, resulting in a fuel leak.

13V502000 · Seats17 Oct 2013 · 2014

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain model year 2014 Boxster, Boxster S, Cayman, Cayman S and 911 Carrera (S, Cabriolet, S Cabriolet, 4, 4S, 4 Cabriolet, 4s Cabriolet) vehicles manufactured September 2, 2013, through September 23, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the passenger seats may be equipped with defective wiring harnesses resulting in intermittent contact with the harness plug.

13V064000 · Seat belts26 Feb 2013 · 2002

US Specs is recalling one 2002 Porsche Carrera 911. This vehicle fails to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 208, "Occupant Crash Protection." After performing conformity-related modifications for the US market, this vehicle was released with passenger seatbelts that lack the required Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) function.

13V063000 · Equipment26 Feb 2013 · 2002

US Specs is recalling one 2002 Porsche Carrera, one 1997 BMW 750IL, and two 1986 BMW 635 CSI vehicles for failing to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 111, "Rearview Mirrors." While performing conformity-related modifications for the US market, labels with an incorrect size font were applied to the passenger side mirror.

NHTSA recalls