2020 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA S — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
1
Recall
3
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2020 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA S
The 2020 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA S has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STRUCTURE:BODY. 3 technical service bulletins have been issued by Porsche Cars North America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Fuelpropulsion System (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2020 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA S
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2020 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA S, potentially affecting up to 3 vehicles.
Recall 23V313000 — STRUCTURE:BODY
| 3 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: In the event of a crash, incomplete body welding may not provide adequate protection to occupants, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair the welds, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 30, 2023. Owners may contact Porsche's customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is APA4.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2020 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA S
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2020 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA S. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuelpropulsion System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
There is a fuel line above the engine that is leaking fuel onto the top of the engine and running down to the exhaust components. Car is giving off a very strong gas smell. Brought it to Porsche Jacksonville and they are replacing the fuel line above the engine. They have to pull the engine to do so. No warning messages at all, just a strong gas smell. You can pull the rear engine cover and look into the engine bay and find the fuel on top of the engine, or brownish discoloring from fuel.
Safety Rating for the 2020 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA S
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2020 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA S in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2020 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA S
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. has issued 3 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2020 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA S. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
No. 84-25 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Technical information for Various Error Messages Regarding Driver Assistance Systems in the Instrument Cluster in Conjunction With Passive Fault Memory Entries in the Distance Measuring Sensor Control Unit
No. 76-23-2 — EQUIPMENT
Technical information for APA4 - check connection points on the body and rework if necessary.
No. 150-21 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Technical information on the engine control system fault - engine-Compartment blower in the DME control unit.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2020 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA S
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the PORSCHE 911 CARRERA S
- 2016 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA S — 0 complaints
- 2019 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA S — 0 complaints
- 2020 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA S (current)
- 2021 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA S — 0 complaints
- 2023 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA S — 0 complaints
Other PORSCHE Models
- PORSCHE CAYENNE — 629 total complaints
- PORSCHE TAYCAN — 378 total complaints
- PORSCHE MACAN — 245 total complaints
- PORSCHE BOXSTER — 219 total complaints
- PORSCHE 911 — 173 total complaints
- PORSCHE PANAMERA — 153 total complaints
- PORSCHE CAYENNE S — 135 total complaints
- PORSCHE 911 TURBO — 89 total complaints