Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2020 Porsche 911, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Engine3
- Power train2
- Fuel/propulsion system1
- Electrical system1
- Exterior lighting1
- Unknown or other1
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Fatal crashes in the US
From 2020 to 2023, 4 2020 911 vehicles were involved in crashes on US public roads in which someone died; 2 people died inside them. This is a count, not a crash rate: it grows with the number of cars on the road.
NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), crash years 2020–2023 (public domain)
New York safety inspections
At its first New York inspection the 2020 Porsche 911 failed the safety check 0.50% of the time — 57% less often than the average 2020 passenger car (1.18%). Median odometer at inspection: 11,131 miles.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Registered new in Europe in 2020
231 new Porsche 911 cars were registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland in 2020; the largest markets were Spain (212), Croatia (19).
- Average mass
- 1,650 kg
- Average CO₂
- 242 g/km (WLTP)
- Average power
- 337 kW
- Fuel type recorded
- Petrol 100%
European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · averages weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value; fuel type as recorded at registration, where many non-plug-in hybrids appear as petrol · re-use permitted with acknowledgement
Engines
The most common engines in 2020 Porsche 911 cars on Dutch roads are the 3.0 petrol (331 kW, 444 hp), 3.0 petrol (283 kW, 380 hp) and 3.7 petrol (478 kW, 641 hp).
| Engine | Power | Cars |
|---|---|---|
| 3.0 petrol | 331 kW 444 hp | 466 |
| 3.0 petrol | 283 kW 380 hp | 188 |
| 3.7 petrol | 478 kW 641 hp | 162 |
RDW Open Data (CC0): registered passenger cars and their fuel data · engine size rounded to 0.1 litre, net maximum power · versions with at least 20 cars
In the Netherlands
843 first registered in 2020 are on Dutch roads; 60% arrived later as imports. Median list price when new: €204,583.
Most common APK defects
- Bandenspanning niet op juiste waarde124
- Band beschadigd83
- Band onvoldoende profiel74
- Dimlicht onjuist afgesteld73
- Band(en) aanwezig met een profieldiepte van 1,6 t/m 2,5 mm61
- Ontgrendeling rugleuning werkt niet (goed)15
- Ruitenwisserinstallatie geeft onvoldoende zicht12
- Stofhoes aandrijfas beschadigd en dicht niet af8
Colours
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles and APK defects (CC0) · defect descriptions in the RDW's Dutch wording
In the United Kingdom
1,393 cars built in 2020 were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, and 298 more were declared off the road (SORN).
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124, year of manufacture) · Open Government Licence v3.0
MOT test results in Great Britain
In 2023, 727 of these cars first registered in 2020 took their annual MOT test. 95% passed first time; among all cars first registered in 2020 the figure was 88%.
| Failed on | These cars | All cars from 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 3.9% | 4.9% |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 0.8% | 3.0% |
| Identification of the vehicle | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Brakes | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 0.1% | 0.6% |
DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023 (Department for Transport) · Open Government Licence v3.0 · first tests only; a fix made at the test station within the hour still counts as a fail
In New Zealand
66 2020 cars are on the New Zealand register; 18% arrived as used imports, 82% were sold new in New Zealand.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
Recalls
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."
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.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Porsche told its dealers about the 2020 Porsche 911: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 11011666 | Parts information with parts withdrawal involving the hydro-mounting - 992199384F The affected vehicles are cars that use the part number mentioned. |
| 11011572 | Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the oil separator. The affected vehicles are cars that use part number 0PC115099A |
| 11011570 | Special tools and equipment information for the WiScope UV upgrade - affecting all Porsche models |
| 11011563 | Information on PIWIS tester update 43.000.020 & .021. PIWIS tester updates applies to all Porsche models that have an OBD2 port. |
| 11011561 | Information on PIWIS tester update 43.000.017. PIWIS tester updates applies to all Porsche models that have an OBD2 port. |
| 11011552 | Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the camera and control unit with the camera - PAD980551 & PAD980568C. The affected vehicles are cars that use the part numbers mentioned. |
| 11011202 | Technical information for a Safety Pin on the Locking Unit in the Central Wheel Lock cannot be Pressed In / Jammed: Observe Specified Procedure |
| 11011200 | Information on PIWIS tester update 43.000.016. PIWIS tester updates applies to all Porsche models with an OBD2 port. |
| 11011195 | Information on PIWIS tester update 43.000.010, .011 & .015. PIWIS tester updates applies to all Porsche models with an OBD2 port. |
| 11011184 | Instructions on advanced technical information for a squeak and or rattle from the dash or instrument cluster area on the Boxsters, Caymans, and 911s. |
| 11009907 | Technical information on WRJ0 Replace Front Left and Right Seat and Backrest Heating Element for the 911 |
| 11009903 | Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the central lock - 992601119B. vehicles are not specified but the affected cars use part number 992601119B. |
| 11009877 | Information on PIWIS tester update 42.950.048 |
| 11009870 | Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the hydro-mount on the 911 |
| 11009862 | Special tools and equipment information for the mobile data signal strength in the workshop |
| 11009861 | Technical information for ARA3 - check windshield and rear window and replace if necessary |
| 11009860 | Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the hydro-mounting on the 911. |
| 11008666 | Manufacturers certificate with an overview on approved Porsche A40 engine oils. See attached for list of affected vehicles. |
| 11008662 | Manufacturers certificate with an overview on approved Porsche C40 engine oils. See attached for list of affected vehicles. |
| 11008661 | Manufacturers certificate with an overview on approved Porsche C30 engine oils. See attached for list of affected vehicles. All MY04-20 |
| 11008660 | Manufacturers certificate with an overview on approved Porsche C20 engine oils. See attached for list of affected vehicles. |
| 11008658 | Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the windscreen. Vehicles affected are cars that use part numbers 992845011Q, 992845011AN, 992845011S, 992845011AM, 992845011BL, 992845011DB, 992845047DY, 992845047FY |
| 11008657 | Information on PIWIS tester update 42.950.040. PIWIS tester updates applies to all Porsche models that have an OBD2 port. |
| 11008637 | Information on PIWIS tester update 42.950.032. PIWIS tester updates applies to all Porsche models that have an OBD2 port. |
| 11008636 | Information on PIWIS tester update 42.950.030. PIWIS tester updates applies to all Porsche models that have an OBD2 port. |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)