2023 Porsche 911 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel/Propulsion System (1) · Electrical System (1)
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Safety recalls (5)
Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera 2025-12-19 · campaign 25V896000 · 172,107 vehicles
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 requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: A rearview image that does not display properly reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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 NHTSA.gov beginning January 19, 2026.
Seat Belts: Rear/Other:buckle Assembly 2025-02-12 · campaign 25V078000 · 279 vehicles
Defect: Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2023 911 vehicles. The bolts for the rear seat belt buckles may not be tightened properly.
Risk: A loose seat belt buckle may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and tighten the rear seat belt buckle bolt, and reposition the aluminum butyl soundproofing mat as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 1, 2025. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ASA0.
Wheels:lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs 2024-10-28 · campaign 24V809000 · 2,251 vehicles ⚠ DO NOT DRIVE
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.
Risk: Wheel detachment can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ARC4.
Visibility:glass, Side/Rear 2024-02-28 · campaign 24V155000 · 8,101 vehicles
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.
Risk: During air bag deployment, an unsecured windshield may not support the front air bags as intended, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Fix: 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.
Structure:interior Panels:dashboard 2022-12-06 · campaign 22V897000 · 53 vehicles
Defect: Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2022-2023 911 vehicles. In the event of a crash with passenger air bag deployment, the dashboard console may break, causing the air bag to deploy improperly.
Risk: An improper air bag deployment increases the risk of injury in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the dashboard, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 14, 2023. Owners may contact Porsche's customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ANB7.
Service bulletins (505)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Wheels 2026-09-29 · No. 64-26-1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
technical information for yellow warning message "rear axle steering has failed" in instrument cluster: replace servo motors for rear axle steering
Visibility/Wiper 2026-09-24 · No. 96-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
symptom-based workshop manual for noises from front wiper blade
Visibility/Wiper 2026-09-24 · No. 92-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
technical information for wind noises when driving from the sunroof area
Power Train 2026-09-24 · No. 91-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
technical information for particles/metal chips/residues in engine oil
Power Train 2026-09-22 · No. 31-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
manufacturer's certificate for overview of approved porsche c40 engine oils
Power Train 2026-09-22 · No. 30-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
manufacturer's certificate for overview of approved porsche c20 engine oils
Showing the 6 most recent of 505 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-07-03 · Electrical System“rear camera has failed twice since the recall was performed. the recall was performed on 20 may 2026. the first failure occurred on 27 may 2026. the second on 1 july 2026.…”
2025-12-07 · Unknown Or Other“the center lock bolts to the wheels increase in tightness when driven even a short distance. all four of my bolts have consistently tightened to over 800 ft/lbs of torque after being installed at porsche dealerships. the car was delivered new in sept 2023. the first attempt to remove the bolts were nearly impossible being over tight. the car was s…”
2023-10-20 · Fuel/Propulsion System“check engine lights, engine control module, erratic idle, p0089 check engine light code. maybe unsafe to operate & stall?…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.