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2019 Porsche 911: Complaints, Recalls & Known Issues

What the public record actually says about the 2019 Porsche 911 — every figure below is a NHTSA or EPA number, not an opinion.

The read

Middle-of-the-pack complaint volume for coupe.

Owners filed 2 NHTSA complaints — fewer complaints than 53% of 2019 coupes. Engine leads the reports (50%). 1 safety recall campaign on record — check the VIN and remedy terms with a dealer.

Based on NHTSA complaint volume against 2019 coupes, not adjusted for how many were sold. It describes the model year, not the individual car you are looking at.

Complaints filed

2

Reports to NHTSA, 2019

Safety recalls

1

NHTSA campaigns on record

NHTSA crash test

Not rated

Overall NCAP rating

Combined MPG

22

EPA estimate

Complaint volume vs. segment peers

Fewer complaints than 53% of 2019 coupes

The bar is this car's percentile among 2019 coupes by complaint volume — a full bar means the fewest complaints in its class. Not adjusted for sales.

Known issues

Engine issues lead owner complaints (50% of 2 reports), followed by power train (50%).

Engine50% · 1 report
Power Train50% · 1 report

Share of all 2 NHTSA complaints for this model year, grouped by the component owners named. Bars are scaled to the largest category. Examples: ODI 11395726.

Recalls(1)

Open a recall to read what NHTSA says is wrong, what can happen, and how it gets fixed. Check the VIN and remedy eligibility with a dealer; federal no-charge requirements have an age limit, though a manufacturer may offer more coverage.

Suspension · 21V201000Details +

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.

A campaign can apply to this model year without being incomplete on a specific vehicle. Check the VIN with NHTSA or a dealer to confirm whether a particular car needs repair.

Investigations

0 NHTSA investigations on record

No investigations are on record as of Jul 2026. An empty record is not a clean bill of health.

Crash-test ratings

No NHTSA crash test is on record for this year. Some vehicles and model years were not tested or do not have a published NCAP result.

Fuel economy by trim

TrimEngineDrivetrainCityHwyCombined
911 Carrera3.0L 6-cylRear-Wheel Drive223025
911 Targa 4S3.0L 6-cyl4-Wheel Drive212724
911 Targa 43.0L 6-cyl4-Wheel Drive222824
911 Carrera S Cabriolet3.0L 6-cylRear-Wheel Drive222824
911 Carrera S3.0L 6-cylRear-Wheel Drive222824
911 Carrera Cabriolet3.0L 6-cylRear-Wheel Drive222824
911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet3.0L 6-cyl4-Wheel Drive212824
911 Carrera 4S3.0L 6-cyl4-Wheel Drive212824
911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet3.0L 6-cyl4-Wheel Drive212824
911 Carrera 43.0L 6-cyl4-Wheel Drive222824
911 Carrera S Cabriolet3.0L 6-cylRear-Wheel Drive202823
911 Carrera S3.0L 6-cylRear-Wheel Drive202923
911 Carrera GTS3.0L 6-cylRear-Wheel Drive202623
911 Carrera Cabriolet3.0L 6-cylRear-Wheel Drive202923
911 Carrera 4S3.0L 6-cyl4-Wheel Drive202823
911 Carrera 43.0L 6-cyl4-Wheel Drive202823
911 Carrera3.0L 6-cylRear-Wheel Drive202923
911 Targa 4S3.0L 6-cyl4-Wheel Drive192822
911 Targa 4 GTS3.0L 6-cyl4-Wheel Drive202622
911 Targa 43.0L 6-cyl4-Wheel Drive192822
911 Carrera T3.0L 6-cylRear-Wheel Drive202622
911 Carrera GTS Cabriolet3.0L 6-cylRear-Wheel Drive202622
911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet3.0L 6-cyl4-Wheel Drive192822
911 Carrera 4 GTS Cabriolet3.0L 6-cyl4-Wheel Drive202522
911 Carrera 4 GTS3.0L 6-cyl4-Wheel Drive202622
911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet3.0L 6-cyl4-Wheel Drive192822
911 Turbo S Cabriolet3.8L 6-cylAll-Wheel Drive192421
911 Turbo S3.8L 6-cylAll-Wheel Drive192421
911 Turbo Cabriolet3.8L 6-cylAll-Wheel Drive192421
911 Turbo3.8L 6-cylAll-Wheel Drive192421
911 Targa 4 GTS3.0L 6-cyl4-Wheel Drive182621
911 Carrera GTS Cabriolet3.0L 6-cylRear-Wheel Drive182621
911 Carrera GTS3.0L 6-cylRear-Wheel Drive182621
911 Carrera 4 GTS Cabriolet3.0L 6-cyl4-Wheel Drive182621
911 Carrera 4 GTS3.0L 6-cyl4-Wheel Drive182621
911 Carrera T3.0L 6-cylRear-Wheel Drive162519
911 Turbo S Exclusive Cabriolet3.8L 6-cylAll-Wheel Drive162218
911 GT3 Touring4.0L 6-cylRear-Wheel Drive142117
911 GT34.0L 6-cylRear-Wheel Drive152017
911 GT2 RS3.8L 6-cylRear-Wheel Drive152117
911 Speedster4.0L 6-cylRear-Wheel Drive141916
911 GT3 RS4.0L 6-cylRear-Wheel Drive151916
911 GT34.0L 6-cylRear-Wheel Drive132116

EPA laboratory estimates by trim and engine. Actual mileage varies with driving, weather, load, and maintenance. EPA source.

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2019 Porsche 911: frequently asked

What does the complaint record show for the 2019 Porsche 911?

Owners filed 2 NHTSA complaints about the 2019 Porsche 911 — fewer complaints than 53% of comparable 2019 coupes, so it sits toward the stronger end of its class. That's a signal, not a guarantee about any single car.

What are the most common problems on the 2019 Porsche 911?

The most-reported problem areas are Engine (50% of complaints) and power train (50%).

How many recalls does the 2019 Porsche 911 have?

1 recall has been issued that affect the 2019 Porsche 911, covering components such as suspension. Check the VIN with NHTSA and ask a dealer to confirm remedy eligibility; federal no-charge requirements have an age limit, though manufacturers may offer more coverage.

What gas mileage does the 2019 Porsche 911 get?

The EPA rates the 2019 Porsche 911 between 16 and 25 mpg combined, depending on trim and drivetrain.