https://plaincars.com/make/porsche-911 New NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for the Porsche 911. en-us Sun, 18 Oct 2026 06:35:57 GMT https://plaincars.com/make/porsche-911 https://plaincars.com/make/porsche-911#complaint-2175561 Tue, 10 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Woke up one morning and noticed a very strong gas smell coming from the car while driving with the windows down, even at low speed. Once I noticed the smell I stopped driving and exited the vehicle and again noted the very strong smell. I immediately took the car to the nearest Porsche service dealership in Beverly Hills. The repair was covered by warranty, and the issue was found to be due to a l https://plaincars.com/make/porsche-911 https://plaincars.com/make/porsche-911#complaint-2168612 Wed, 21 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Rear taillights can fall off the vehicle. This component is available for inspection and causes issues when other motorists are unable to see turn signals, brake lights, fog lights, and reverse lights. Mine fell off while driving on the highway and then through the city. There were no warning lights or indicating of the issue. https://plaincars.com/make/porsche-911 https://plaincars.com/make/porsche-911#recall-25V896000-porsche-porsche-911-2024 Fri, 19 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT 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 https://plaincars.com/make/porsche-911 https://plaincars.com/make/porsche-911#recall-25V896000-porsche-porsche-911-2023 Fri, 19 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT 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 https://plaincars.com/make/porsche-911 https://plaincars.com/make/porsche-911#recall-25V896000-porsche-porsche-911-2022 Fri, 19 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT 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 https://plaincars.com/make/porsche-911 https://plaincars.com/make/porsche-911#recall-25V896000-porsche-porsche-911-2021 Fri, 19 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT 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 https://plaincars.com/make/porsche-911 https://plaincars.com/make/porsche-911#recall-25V896000-porsche-porsche-911-2020 Fri, 19 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT 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 https://plaincars.com/make/porsche-911 https://plaincars.com/make/porsche-911#complaint-2155739 Tue, 09 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT Odometer Fraud. The contact owns a 1991 Porsche 911. The contact stated that the vehicle was recently purchased from a dealer in the State of Utah, and the Utah dealer had purchased the vehicle from the importing dealer in the State of Georgia. The dealer in Georgia had purchased and imported the vehicle from a dealer in Europe in 2023. The contact stated that after purchasing the vehicle, the dea https://plaincars.com/make/porsche-911 https://plaincars.com/make/porsche-911#complaint-2155002 Sun, 07 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT The center lock bolts to the wheels increase in tightness when driven even a short distance. All four of my bolts have consistently tightened to over 800 ft/lbs of torque after being installed at Porsche dealerships. The car was delivered new in Sept 2023. The first attempt to remove the bolts were nearly impossible being over tight. The car was sent to the dealership to address this issue, to no https://plaincars.com/make/porsche-911 https://plaincars.com/make/porsche-911#complaint-2143878 Tue, 28 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT I started my car and about one minute later I heard an explosion from the rear of the vehicle and saw it engulfed in flames. https://plaincars.com/make/porsche-911 https://plaincars.com/make/porsche-911#complaint-2139884 Wed, 15 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT 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. In 2024 repair time was 9 weeks, in 2025 - 3 weeks. In the first case service was covered under warranty, the second pa https://plaincars.com/make/porsche-911 https://plaincars.com/make/porsche-911#complaint-2133588 Wed, 24 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT While driving 40 miles per hour a sudden explosion happened with no warning. Thought it was the engine due to the smoke coming out of rear of the vehicle but realized that engine was still on and steam was coming out. All coolant drained out of vehicle and on road. Vehicle was towed to a Porsche dealership in Duluth Ga. The coolant tank exploded causing minor body damage and sudden loss of all coo https://plaincars.com/make/porsche-911 https://plaincars.com/make/porsche-911#complaint-2131100 Wed, 17 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT The glass sunroof exploded out while driving on the road, there were no other cars driving ahead of me as I was on a highway onramp. The car is current at the dealership pending repair. The glass exploded outward and could have hit a car following. The car has been inspected by the dealer and insurance company. There was no prior warning, however the sunroof had a rattle present when closed that https://plaincars.com/make/porsche-911 https://plaincars.com/make/porsche-911#complaint-2125852 Mon, 01 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT The leather dash on my vehicle is peeling back due to shrinkage. It is shrinking and peeling back from the front of the windshield. I am concerned it will effect the ability for the passenger side airbag to function properly. https://plaincars.com/make/porsche-911 https://plaincars.com/make/porsche-911#complaint-2125853 Mon, 01 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT The leather dash on my vehicle is peeling back due to shrinkage. It is shrinking and peeling back from the front of the windshield. I am concerned it will effect the ability for the passenger side airbag to function properly. https://plaincars.com/make/porsche-911 https://plaincars.com/make/porsche-911#complaint-2124420 Tue, 26 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT Metallic Fuel line located on top of the engine suddenly started leaking. Previous time I drove the car there was no indication of a gasoline leak or odor. There were no warnings or indications of an impending leak until gasoline was emitted from the line. Fortunately when the leak started I was only driving locally and upon returning to my house a raw gasoline odor was apparent at the back of th https://plaincars.com/make/porsche-911 https://plaincars.com/make/porsche-911#complaint-2112282 Mon, 21 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT 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. https://plaincars.com/make/porsche-911 https://plaincars.com/make/porsche-911#complaint-2085167 Tue, 22 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT The door panels at the top wrap on my 2013 Porsche 911 and I understand this is a problem on Porsches 911 delivered between 2012 - 2019 A number of recommendations have been made for owners to glue the panel. This panel is designed to release in a side impact condition and any glue modifications to this panel would violate the designed operation. The manufacture is well aware of this issue a https://plaincars.com/make/porsche-911 https://plaincars.com/make/porsche-911#complaint-2085168 Tue, 22 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT The door panels at the top wrap on my 2013 Porsche 911 and I understand this is a problem on Porsches 911 delivered between 2012 - 2019 A number of recommendations have been made for owners to glue the panel. This panel is designed to release in a side impact condition and any glue modifications to this panel would violate the designed operation. The manufacture is well aware of this issue a https://plaincars.com/make/porsche-911 https://plaincars.com/make/porsche-911#complaint-2080133 Thu, 03 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT I bought this vehicle from the Mecum auction. It was represented as a vehicle with 2651 miles on the odometer after purchase. I later ran a Carfax and saw that it had upwards of 60,000 miles and had potential odometer. Roll Back. I contacted Mecum and they said they could not do anything about it. The seller who sold it to Mecum was a dealership in Michigan. https://plaincars.com/make/porsche-911 https://plaincars.com/make/porsche-911#recall-25V078000-porsche-porsche-911-2023 Wed, 12 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2023 911 vehicles. The bolts for the rear seat belt buckles may not be tightened properly. https://plaincars.com/make/porsche-911 https://plaincars.com/make/porsche-911#complaint-2060002 Mon, 27 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT Rear Tailight internal stress cracks causing condensation moisture and dust buildup. Dealer says this is normal, vehicle is only 2 years old, 20k miles and under warranty. Seems like there is a seal issue with the moisture and dust due to the internal cracks of the taillights. I've read on Rennlist and seen on YouTube that this is occurring for others as well that own 992 911's. The taillights we https://plaincars.com/make/porsche-911 https://plaincars.com/make/porsche-911#complaint-2060003 Mon, 27 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT Rear Tailight internal stress cracks causing condensation moisture and dust buildup. Dealer says this is normal, vehicle is only 2 years old, 20k miles and under warranty. Seems like there is a seal issue with the moisture and dust due to the internal cracks of the taillights. I've read on Rennlist and seen on YouTube that this is occurring for others as well that own 992 911's. The taillights we https://plaincars.com/make/porsche-911 https://plaincars.com/make/porsche-911#complaint-2051158 Fri, 27 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2024 Porsche 911. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V809000 (Wheels); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made https://plaincars.com/make/porsche-911 https://plaincars.com/make/porsche-911#complaint-2048773 Tue, 17 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT The rear window seal is severely breaking apart, severely cracked and others are melting. This may affect condensation inside the vehicle and potentially be a safety hazard. Several reports on this problem can be seen at porsche forums. I believe this is a manufacturing defect and is a potential safety hazard on many porsche vehicles. https://plaincars.com/make/porsche-911 https://plaincars.com/make/porsche-911#complaint-2048136 Sat, 14 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT Massive fuel leak. Appears to be fairly common amongst other owners. Required engine out to repair. https://plaincars.com/make/porsche-911 https://plaincars.com/make/porsche-911#complaint-2048144 Sat, 14 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT A leak in a high pressure fuel line was releasing gas on top of the motor. I smelled gas, and had vehicle towed to the dealership where I purchased the car. The dealership has confirmed the cause of the fuel leak and ordered the replacement fuel line. Since it’s a leak in this fuel line, NO check engine lights or other warnings flagged the problem. In my opinion, this is a significant safety p https://plaincars.com/make/porsche-911 https://plaincars.com/make/porsche-911#complaint-2035885 Mon, 28 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT THE PCM UNIT WHICH CONTROLS THE CARS COMPUTERS KEEPS SHUTTING ON AND OFF SAYING DO NOT DRIVE. GET SERVICE ….. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON MANY CARS AND THERE WAS A CLASS ACTION SUIT REGARDING A RECALL. IT IS NOW CLOSED AND I WAS NEVER NOTIFIED. https://plaincars.com/make/porsche-911 https://plaincars.com/make/porsche-911#complaint-2035886 Mon, 28 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT THE PCM UNIT WHICH CONTROLS THE CARS COMPUTERS KEEPS SHUTTING ON AND OFF SAYING DO NOT DRIVE. GET SERVICE ….. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON MANY CARS AND THERE WAS A CLASS ACTION SUIT REGARDING A RECALL. IT IS NOW CLOSED AND I WAS NEVER NOTIFIED. https://plaincars.com/make/porsche-911 https://plaincars.com/make/porsche-911#complaint-2035887 Mon, 28 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT THE PCM UNIT WHICH CONTROLS THE CARS COMPUTERS KEEPS SHUTTING ON AND OFF SAYING DO NOT DRIVE. GET SERVICE ….. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON MANY CARS AND THERE WAS A CLASS ACTION SUIT REGARDING A RECALL. IT IS NOW CLOSED AND I WAS NEVER NOTIFIED.