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2020 Porsche 911

Gas
Minicompact Cars
12 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-09-11
F
Safety Signal
35 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
Recalls1 critical8
Complaintsowner reports to NHTSA7
Crash ratingNHTSA overall—
Fuel economybest combined, EPA20 mpg
20262025202420232022202120202019201820172016

The 2020 Porsche 911 is sold in the U.S. as a gas compact car with 12 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the 911 Carrera, is EPA-rated at 20 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns for this model year, 1 rated critical, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of F. Owners have filed 7 complaints, most often about the engine.

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
ConfigurationPowertrainDriveEngine / motorCityHwyCombAnnual fuel*
911 CarreraGasRWD3.0L 6-cyl turbo182420$3,900
911 Carrera 4GasAWD3.0L 6-cyl turbo182420$3,900
911 Carrera 4 CabrioletGasAWD3.0L 6-cyl turbo182420$3,900
911 Carrera 4SGasAWD3.0L 6-cyl turbo182320$3,900
911 Carrera 4SGasAWD3.0L 6-cyl turbo172420$3,900
911 Carrera 4S CabrioletGasAWD3.0L 6-cyl turbo182320$3,900
911 Carrera 4S CabrioletGasAWD3.0L 6-cyl turbo172420$3,900
911 Carrera CabrioletGasRWD3.0L 6-cyl turbo172420$3,900
911 Carrera SGasRWD3.0L 6-cyl turbo182420$3,900
911 Carrera SGasRWD3.0L 6-cyl turbo172520$3,900
911 Carrera S CabrioletGasRWD3.0L 6-cyl turbo182320$3,900
911 Carrera S CabrioletGasRWD3.0L 6-cyl turbo172520$3,900

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 42408, 42412, 42413, 41983, 42414, 42063, 42415, 42409, 41981, 42410.

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Recalls (8)

Source: NHTSA recall database
○minor

Back Over Prevention

ASB2
172,107 vehicles
ProblemPorsche 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."RiskA rearview image that does not display properly reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.FixDealers 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.
NHTSA campaign 25V896000reported Dec 19, 2025Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
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Visibility

ARA3
8,101 vehicles
ProblemPorsche 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.RiskDuring air bag deployment, an unsecured windshield may not support the front air bags as intended, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.FixDealers 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.
NHTSA campaign 24V155000reported Feb 28, 2024Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
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Structure

APA4
3 vehicles
ProblemPorsche 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.RiskIn the event of a crash, incomplete body welding may not provide adequate protection to occupants, increasing the risk of injury.FixDealers 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.
NHTSA campaign 23V313000reported May 3, 2023Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
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Service Brakes, Hydraulic

AMB9
11 vehicles
ProblemPorsche 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.RiskA detached pressure input rod will cause the brake pedal to fail, increasing the risk of a crash.FixDealers 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.
NHTSA campaign 21V697000reported Sep 8, 2021Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
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Suspension

AMA6
7 vehicles
ProblemPorsche 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.RiskA loose connection may fail, causing driving instability and increasing the risk of a crash.FixPorsche 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.
NHTSA campaign 21V201000reported Mar 24, 2021Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
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Power Train

ALA8
14 vehicles
ProblemPorsche 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.RiskComponents 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.FixPorsche 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 t
NHTSA campaign 20V381000reported Jul 1, 2020Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
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Exterior Lighting

AKC1
1,928 vehicles
ProblemPorsche 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 Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."RiskIf the hazard warning lights cannot be activated, there is an increased risk of a crash in a hazard situation.FixPorsche 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.
NHTSA campaign 19V878000reported Dec 11, 2019Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
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Power Train

AKB2
3 vehicles
ProblemPorsche 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.RiskIf the driveshaft disconnects from the wheel hub, it can increase the risk of crash.FixPorsche 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.
NHTSA campaign 19V445000reported Jun 12, 2019Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database
7complaints filed

0 involved a crash · 0 a fire · 0 injuries · 0 deaths reported

Filed per year: 2020: 1 · 2025: 2 · 2026: 4

Most-cited components

Engine3
Power Train2
Fuel/Propulsion System2
Electrical System1
Unspecified1
Exterior Lighting1

What owners describe

“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. WHAT HAPPENED: While driving at approximately 35-45 mph under light throttle in normal traffic, the engine began mis…”Sep 4, 2026 · Engine · NHTSA owner report
“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. Issue discussed in the following thread: [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (F…”Aug 28, 2026 · Engine · NHTSA owner report
“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. I brought to the dealer and was told that they should be replaced for $3000 each as they are allowing water to intrude and wil…”Apr 27, 2026 · Exterior Lighting · NHTSA owner report

Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP

NHTSA has not published 5-Star crash ratings for this model year.

Other 911 model years

A

2026 Porsche 911

0 recalls · 0 complaints

A

2025 Porsche 911

2 recalls · 1 complaints

D

2024 Porsche 911

4 recalls · 6 complaints

F

2023 Porsche 911

8 recalls · 3 complaints

F

2022 Porsche 911

8 recalls · 10 complaints

F

2021 Porsche 911

8 recalls · 5 complaints

C

2019 Porsche 911

3 recalls · 2 complaints

B

2018 Porsche 911

2 recalls · 2 complaints

F

2017 Porsche 911

5 recalls · 5 complaints

C

2016 Porsche 911

3 recalls · 2 complaints

Sources & method

Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). Floor 35. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Complaint counts and NHTSA crash ratings are shown separately and are not blended into the grade.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed weekly.

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