Model year
2021 Porsche 911
NHTSA lists 6 recalls and 5 complaints for the 2021 Porsche 911 (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). NHTSA also lists 2 recalls and 1 complaint under 911 CARRERA, 911 CARRERA S, and 911 TURBO S. Those counts are separate from the numbers above. 1 recall marked do not drive. The components listed on the most complaints are FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (3), EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:VEHICLE CONTROLS:STEERING (1), SEATS (1). NHTSA lists crash-test variants for this model year and marks the overall rating Not Rated. EPA rates it 17–21 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,900–$4,850, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 6 complaints
- 2001 8 complaints
- 2002 9 complaints
- 2007 47 complaints
- 2008 3 complaints
- 2009 1 complaints
- 2010 3 complaints
- 2011 2 complaints
- 2012 5 complaints
- 2013 6 complaints
- 2014 3 complaints
- 2015 8 complaints
- 2016 2 complaints
- 2017 4 complaints
- 2018 1 complaints
- 2019 2 complaints
- 2020 5 complaints
- 2021 5 complaints
- 2022 10 complaints
- 2023 3 complaints
- 2024 6 complaints
- 2025 2 complaints
- 2026 1 complaints
Recalls
25V896000 · Dec 19, 2025
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
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…
24V809000 · Oct 28, 2024
Do not driveWHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
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.
24V155000 · Feb 28, 2024
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR; VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
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.
21V608000 · Aug 4, 2021
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR; SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR; SEAT BELTS
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…
21V467000 · Jun 23, 2021
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER; SEATS
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…
21V157000 · Mar 10, 2021
SUSPENSION:CRITICAL FASTENERS; SUSPENSION
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…
Complaints
5 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 0, fire flag on 1, injury field 0, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Other NHTSA names
These names matched the same EPA model but are not included in the headline counts above.
| Name | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 911 CARRERA | 1 | 0 |
| 911 CARRERA S | 0 | 1 |
| 911 TURBO S | 1 | 0 |
Investigations
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carrera 2 DR RWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| Carrera 4 2 DR AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| Carrera 4 Cabriolet C AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| Carrera 4S 2 DR AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| Carrera 4S Cabriolet C AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| Carrera Cabriolet C RWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| Carrera S 2 DR RWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| Carrera S Cabriolet C RWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
5 more variants are in the Safety Ratings API and are not listed in this table.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 911 Turbo · 3.7L · Automatic (AM-S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 15 | 20 | 17 | — | — | $4,850 |
| 911 Turbo Cabriolet · 3.7L · Automatic (AM-S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 15 | 20 | 17 | — | — | $4,850 |
| 911 Turbo S · 3.7L · Automatic (AM-S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 15 | 20 | 17 | — | — | $4,850 |
| 911 Turbo S Cabriolet · 3.7L · Automatic (AM-S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 15 | 20 | 17 | — | — | $4,850 |
| 911 Carrera · 3L · Automatic (AM-S8) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 18 | 24 | 20 | — | — | $4,100 |
| 911 Carrera Cabriolet · 3L · Automatic (AM-S8) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 18 | 24 | 20 | — | — | $4,100 |
| 911 Carrera S · 3L · Manual 7-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 18 | 25 | 21 | — | — | $3,900 |
| 911 Carrera S · 3L · Automatic (AM-S8) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 18 | 23 | 20 | — | — | $4,100 |
| 911 Carrera S Cabriolet · 3L · Manual 7-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 17 | 25 | 20 | — | — | $4,100 |
| 911 Carrera S Cabriolet · 3L · Automatic (AM-S8) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 18 | 23 | 20 | — | — | $4,100 |
| 911 Carrera 4 · 3L · Automatic (AM-S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 18 | 24 | 20 | — | — | $4,100 |
| 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet · 3L · Automatic (AM-S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 18 | 24 | 20 | — | — | $4,100 |
7 more configurations are in the EPA file and are not listed in this table. The fuel-cost calculator lists every configuration.
Open this model year in the fuel-cost calculator. The calculator starts with no fuel price filled in.
Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2021 Porsche 911 at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.