How many recalls does the 2021 Porsche 911 have?

The 2021 Porsche 911 has 6 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 2021 Porsche 911 has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 2021 Porsche 911?

Of 5 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is fuel/propulsion system.

2021 Porsche 911 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2021 Porsche 911 has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 187,928 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the fuel/propulsion system. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

BACK OVER PREVENTION 25V896000 2025-12-19 172,107 affected

Defect

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…

Consequence

A rearview image that does not display properly reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

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 recall is ASB2. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on…

WHEELS 24V809000 2024-10-28 2,251 affected

Defect

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.

Consequence

Wheel detachment can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

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 notification letters were mailed on January 24, 2024. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at…

VISIBILITY 24V155000 2024-02-28 8,101 affected

Defect

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.

Consequence

During air bag deployment, an unsecured windshield may not support the front air bags as intended, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

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. Porsche's number for this recall is ARA3.

SEAT BELTS 21V608000 2021-08-04 4,924 affected

Defect

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…

Consequence

An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

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 number for this recall is AMB6.

AIR BAGS 21V467000 2021-06-23 149 affected

Defect

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.

Consequence

An OCS malfunction may affect the front passenger air bag, increasing the risk of injury.

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.

SUSPENSION 21V157000 2021-03-10 396 affected

Defect

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,…

Consequence

Loose suspension components may detach, causing a sudden loss of vehicle stability and control, and increasing the risk of a crash.

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 notification letters were mailed May 7, 2021. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at…

Complaints by component

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:VEHICLE CONTROLS:STEERING

SEATS

Total complaints5

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“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.”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2025-09-24

“Two separate instances of fuel line failure and fuel leak in the engine compartment. The first in march 2024 and the second in september 2025. The situations both resulted in fuel leaking on top of the hot engine components. Repair requires removal of the engine and transmission. In 2024 repair…”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2025-09-18

“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 their analysis here is their statement on the service invoice: "client state check engine light comes…”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2024-01-29

“2021 porsche 911. Consumer writes in regards to missing computer chip for proper steering.”

EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:VEHICLE CONTROLS:STEERING · reported 2021-06-11

“The seat back release on both seats is very hard to pull. On the drivers side the strap broke free while attempting to exit and the seat would not release. This could be a safety danger in a crash when rear seat occupants would not be able to exit”

SEATS · reported 2021-04-25

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2021 Porsche 911 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.