Porsche 911 Recalls (2021-2025)

What recalls does the Porsche 911 have?

• 2021-2025 Porsche Cayenne Backup Camera Recall (25V896) Repeat recall
  December 19, 2025 · 172,107 vehicles · Rearview Camera

  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.

• 2025 Porsche 911 Lighting Control Module Software Recall (25V079)
  February 12, 2025 · 878 vehicles · Lighting and Visibility

  A software error in the front-end electronics control module may result in the low beam headlights creating a glare for oncoming traffic. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

  Risk: Excessive glare can decrease the visibility to oncoming drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will update the front-end electronics control module software, free of charge.

• 2023 Porsche 911 Seat Belt Buckle Recall (25V078)
  February 12, 2025 · 279 vehicles · Seat Belts

  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.

• 2024 Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS Wheel Stud Recall (24V809) Do not drive
  October 28, 2024 · 2,251 vehicles · Suspension, Wheels and Tires

  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.

• 2021-2024 Porsche 911 Glass, Side and Rear Recall (24V155)
  February 28, 2024 · 8,101 vehicles · Lighting and Visibility

  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.

• 2022-2023 Porsche 911 Dashboard Recall (22V897)
  December 6, 2022 · 53 vehicles · Body, Doors and Seats

  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.

• 2021 Porsche 911 Seat Belt Recall (21V608)
  August 4, 2021 · 4,924 vehicles · Seat Belts

  The seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

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

  Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt assemblies, as necessary, free of charge.

• 2021 Porsche 911 Passenger Air Bag Recall (21V467)
  June 23, 2021 · 149 vehicles · Air Bags

  Incorrect passenger seat was installed and may cause a Occupant Classification System (OCS) malfunction.

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

  Fix: Dealers will install the correct seat, free of charge.

• 2021 Porsche Taycan Suspension Fastener Recall (21V157)
  March 10, 2021 · 396 vehicles · Suspension, Wheels and Tires

  Certain suspension components may not have been tightened correctly and can loosen.

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

  Fix: Dealers will replace the affected suspension nuts and bolts.

Which 911 parts are recalled most?

Which 911 model years have the most recalls?

How do I check my 911 for open recalls?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup. The lookup lists every open safety recall on that specific vehicle, so you will see which of the 9 Porsche 911 campaigns above apply to you. You can also ask any authorized Porsche dealer to run the VIN. The VIN is on your registration card, your insurance card, and a plate at the lower driver-side corner of the windshield. Brand-new recalls can take a few days to show up, so check again if you received a letter.

What are 911 owners reporting?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA since 2020, by model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports, but the components that come up most often show where owners are having trouble.

Excerpts from owner complaints (unverified):

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.

2021 PORSCHE 911 owner, Fuel/Propulsion System, NHTSA complaint 11693498

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.

2021 PORSCHE 911 owner, Seats, NHTSA complaint 11416472

String gas odor while driving. Upon inspection it was determined that a fuel line was leaking on top of the engine which requires an engine out repair. There are several other people discussing the same issue of Rennlist.com a Porsche enthusiast site. Seems to be a problem.

2022 PORSCHE 911 owner, Fuel/Propulsion System, NHTSA complaint 11675009

Can a recall make your 911 a lemon in California?

Owners of a Porsche 911 often ask whether these recalls mean their vehicle qualifies under California's lemon law. Not by themselves. The question is whether a covered defect keeps coming back, or keeps the vehicle at the dealer, after a reasonable number of repair attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).

1 of the 9 recalls listed here follow an earlier campaign on the same component, which can mean a first fix did not work. Most are single-repair campaigns, but repeat visits for any covered defect still count.

Within the first 18 months or 18,000 miles, California presumes the manufacturer had enough chances if the same defect was repaired two or more times when it is likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for any covered defect, or the vehicle was out of service more than 30 days in total (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Written notice to the manufacturer is required in some cases, and owners outside that window can still have a claim. An owner who prevails can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.

What to keep: every repair order, the recall owner letters, your purchase or lease contract, and a log of dates, mileage and symptoms. Make sure every visit is written up, even when the dealer says it found nothing.

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Other Porsche models with recalls

• 718 Boxster: 1 recall
• 718 Boxster GTS: 1 recall
• 718 Boxster S: 1 recall
• 718 Cayman: 1 recall
• 718 Cayman GT4 RS: 1 recall
• 718 Cayman GTS: 1 recall
• 718 Spyder: 2 recalls
• 718 Spyder RS: 1 recall
• 911: 9 recalls
• 911 Carrera: 3 recalls
• 911 Carrera 4: 1 recall
• 911 Carrera 4 GTS: 2 recalls
• 911 Carrera 4S: 1 recall
• 911 Carrera GTS: 2 recalls
• 911 Carrera S: 1 recall
• 911 Carrera T: 2 recalls
• 911 Dakar: 1 recall
• 911 GT3: 3 recalls
• 911 GT3 RS: 1 recall
• 911 GT3 Touring: 1 recall
• 911 Targa 4S: 1 recall
• 911 Turbo: 2 recalls
• 911 Turbo S: 2 recalls
• Boxster: 2 recalls
• Cayenne: 8 recalls
• Cayenne Coupe: 1 recall
• Cayenne E-Hybrid: 3 recalls
• Cayenne GTS: 2 recalls
• Cayenne S: 2 recalls
• Cayenne S Coupe: 1 recall
• Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid: 1 recall
• Cayenne Turbo GT: 1 recall
• Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid: 1 recall
• Cayman: 2 recalls
• Macan: 1 recall
• Macan 4 Electric: 1 recall
• Macan Electric: 2 recalls
• Panamera: 6 recalls
• Panamera 4: 2 recalls
• Panamera 4 E-Hybrid: 6 recalls
• Panamera 4 Executive: 1 recall
• Panamera 4S: 3 recalls
• Panamera 4S E-Hybrid: 2 recalls
• Panamera 4S Executive: 1 recall
• Panamera 4S Sport Turismo: 1 recall
• Panamera GTS: 3 recalls
• Panamera Turbo S: 3 recalls
• Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid: 1 recall
• Panamera Turbo S Executiv: 1 recall
• Taycan: 26 recalls
• Taycan 4 Cross Turismo: 6 recalls
• Taycan 4S: 7 recalls
• Taycan 4S Cross Turismo: 6 recalls
• Taycan Cross Turismo: 1 recall
• Taycan GTS: 6 recalls
• Taycan GTS Sport Turismo: 5 recalls
• Taycan Turbo: 7 recalls
• Taycan Turbo Cross Turism: 3 recalls
• Taycan Turbo S: 6 recalls
• Taycan Turbo S Cross Turi: 3 recalls

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