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2020 Porsche 911 recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2020 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
8
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
7
Latest campaign
Dec 19, 2025

Recall summary by component8

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Power train2Jul 1, 2020
20V38100019V445000
Back over prevention1Dec 19, 2025
25V896000
Visibility1Feb 28, 2024
24V155000
Structure1May 3, 2023
23V313000
Service brakes, hydraulic1Sep 8, 2021
21V697000
Suspension1Mar 24, 2021
21V201000
Exterior lighting1Dec 11, 2019
19V878000

Safety recalls8

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Dec 19, 2025Latest campaign
Dec 19, 202525V896000

Back over prevention: sensing system camera

A rearview image that does not display properly reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 25V896000
What's wrong
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.
Remedy
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.
Filed under
911
Campaign
NHTSA 25V896000 · Dec 19, 2025
Feb 28, 202424V155000

Visibility: windshield

During air bag deployment, an unsecured windshield may not support the front air bags as intended, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 24V155000
What's wrong
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.
Remedy
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.
Filed under
911
Campaign
NHTSA 24V155000 · Feb 28, 2024
May 3, 202323V313000

Structure: body

In the event of a crash, incomplete body welding may not provide adequate protection to occupants, increasing the risk of injury.

DetailsHide details for campaign 23V313000
What's wrong
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.
Risk
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.
Filed under
911 Carrera S
Campaign
NHTSA 23V313000 · May 3, 2023
Sep 8, 202121V697000

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components

A detached pressure input rod will cause the brake pedal to fail, increasing the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 21V697000
What's wrong
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.
Risk
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.
Filed under
911 Carrera
Campaign
NHTSA 21V697000 · Sep 8, 2021
Mar 24, 202121V201000

Suspension: rear

A loose connection may fail, causing driving instability and increasing the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 21V201000
What's wrong
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.
Risk
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 number for this recall is AMA6.
Filed under
911 Carrera
Campaign
NHTSA 21V201000 · Mar 24, 2021
Jul 1, 202020V381000

Power train: driveline differential unit

Components such as the fuel tank or drive shafts may become damaged from the loose differential.

DetailsHide details for campaign 20V381000
What's wrong
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.
Risk
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 using new screw joints torqued to the required specification. All work will be performed free of charge. The recall began August 20, 2020. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ALA8.
Filed under
911 Carrera
Campaign
NHTSA 20V381000 · Jul 1, 2020

Merged from NHTSA model names: 911, 911 Carrera S, 911 Carrera. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Porsche recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component7

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
7Complaints filed
0Involving a crash
0Involving a fire
0Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Engine343000
Fuel/propulsion system229000
Power train229000
Exterior lighting114000
Unknown or other114000
Seats114000
Electrical system114000

An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names 911 Carrera, 911 Carrera 4, 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet, 911 Carrera 4S, 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet, 911 Carrera Cabriolet, 911 Carrera S, 911 Carrera S Cabriolet, 911 Targa 4, 911 Targa 4S, 911 Turbo S, 911 Turbo S Cabriolet.

Latest reports

  • Engine

    “COMPONENT THAT FAILED: A high-pressure fuel injector (cylinder 2). The failed injector and engine wiring harness are available for inspection on request. The vehicle is currently at an authorized dealer.”

    Filed 09/04/2026 · ODI 11762189
  • Power train

    “Loss of power due to Injectors failure on acceleration. A reproducible pattern on HWY merges or passes for example. This is an issue that has been identified and experienced by other Porsche 992/718 owners.”

    Filed 08/28/2026 · ODI 11760504
  • Exterior lighting

    “Both my rear break lights are showing stress cracks from movement of the frame of the body. There are other references to this happening online from other owners and it's a manufacturer defect.”

    Filed 04/27/2026 · ODI 11733939

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2020 Porsche 911 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2020 Porsche 911 have?

NHTSA lists 8 safety recall campaigns for the 2020 Porsche 911. The most recent, 25V896000 (reported December 19, 2025), concerns back over prevention. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2020 Porsche 911 recalls for?

The largest group is power train, with 2 campaigns. Others: back over prevention (1), visibility (1), structure (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2020 Porsche 911?

Engine is the most-reported component, named in 3 complaints out of 7 filed with NHTSA (43%). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2020 Porsche 911?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Porsche recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Porsche dealer.

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