2020 Porsche 911 Carrera recalls and problems
The 2020 Porsche 911 Carrera has 5 safety recalls and 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Porsche dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2020 Porsche 911 Carrera vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2020 Porsche 911 Carrera recalls
Recall 21V-697: Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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.
Recall 21V-201: Suspension
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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.
Recall 20V-381: Power Train
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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.
Recall 19V-878: Exterior Lighting
Problem: Porsche 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."
Risk: If the hazard warning lights cannot be activated, there is an increased risk of a crash in a hazard situation.
Fix: Porsche 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.
Recall 19V-445: Power Train
Problem: Porsche 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.
Risk: If the driveshaft disconnects from the wheel hub, it can increase the risk of crash.
Fix: Porsche 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.
2020 Porsche 911 Carrera problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 1 |
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 10 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2020 Porsche 911 Carrera complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Other Porsche 911 Carrera years
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2020 Porsche 911 Carrera have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2020 Porsche 911 Carrera: 21V-697 (service brakes, hydraulic), 21V-201 (suspension), 20V-381 (power train), 19V-878 (exterior lighting), 19V-445 (power train). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What is the most common problem with the 2020 Porsche 911 Carrera?
Owners report seats problems most often (1 reports). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 10 miles.
Are Porsche recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Porsche dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.