2020 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
5
Recalls
47
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2020 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA
The 2020 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 10 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:CRITICAL FASTENERS. 47 technical service bulletins have been issued by Porsche Cars North America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Seats (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2020 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA
NHTSA has recorded 10 recalls for the 2020 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA, potentially affecting up to 2,013 vehicles.
Recall 21V697000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
| 11 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Recall 21V697000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:CRITICAL FASTENERS
| 11 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Recall 21V697000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:CRITICAL FASTENERS
| 11 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Recall 21V697000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
| 11 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Recall 21V201000 — SUSPENSION:REAR
| 7 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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...
View full details →Recall 20V381000 — POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
| 14 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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...
View full details →Recall 20V381000 — POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
| 14 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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...
View full details →Recall 19V878000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS
| 1,928 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Recall 19V445000 — POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS
| 3 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Recall 19V445000 — POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
| 3 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2020 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2020 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2020 Porsche 911 Carrera. The contact stated that the driver’s and passenger’s seat release straps failed to operate as intended to allow passengers in the rear of the vehicle to enter or exit as needed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that unknown parts needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 10.
Safety Rating for the 2020 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2020 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2020 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. has issued 47 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2020 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
No. 2503.1 — LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING
Instructions on advanced technical information for the advanced driver assistance systems. Please refer to PDF attached for more information regarding this.
No. 147-22 — VISIBILITY
Technical information for dust/spots on headlight lens for all models starting at model year 2020.
No. 183-21 — EQUIPMENT
Technical information on the rattling noises from around the rear axle. Check engine mount.
No. 183-21 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Technical information on the rattling noises from around the rear axle. Check engine mount.
No. 2125.1 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Instructions on advanced technical information for the 911 ignition lock warning along with fault code B143C29.
No. 2125.1 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Instructions on advanced technical information for the 911 ignition lock warning along with fault code B143C29.
No. 150-21 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Technical information on the engine control system fault - engine-Compartment blower in the DME control unit.
No. 92-21-2 — TIRES
Instructions on the manufacturer's certificate for approved wheels and tires.
No. 2125-1 — EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL
Instructions on the advanced technical information for the ignition lock warning.
No. 2125-1 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Instructions on the advanced technical information for the ignition lock warning.
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2020 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the PORSCHE 911 CARRERA
- 2015 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA — 0 complaints
- 2016 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA — 0 complaints
- 2017 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA — 1 complaint
- 2020 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA (current)
- 2021 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA — 0 complaints
- 2022 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA — 0 complaints
- 2023 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA — 0 complaints
- 2024 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA — 0 complaints
- 2025 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA — 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