Model-year record
2020 Porsche 911
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Complaints filed
5
Reports to NHTSA, 2020
Safety recalls
2
NHTSA campaigns on record
NHTSA crash test
Not rated
Overall NCAP rating
Combined MPG
20
EPA estimate
Known issues
Exterior Lighting issues lead owner complaints (20% of 5 reports), followed by fuel/propulsion system (20%).
Share of all 5 NHTSA complaints for this model year, grouped by the component owners named. Bars are scaled to the largest category. Examples: ODI 11733939.
Individual complaint reports(5)
Showing the 5 most recent reportsExterior LightingApr 2026 · ODI 11733939Details +Close −
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 will cause a shorting out of the brake lights. No brake lights would be a major hazard. The cracks in both lights were not due to impacts. It is a design issue.
- Reported
- Apr 2026
- Incident date
- Apr 2026
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
Unknown Or OtherMar 2026 · ODI 11724832Details +Close −
I am writing to express my significant frustration regarding the handling of NHTSA Recall 25V896. I dropped off my vehicle several weeks ago following the recall notice, only to be informed later that the software remedy is not expected until Q2 2026. It is unacceptable to request that customers surrender their vehicles for a recall when the manufacturer is not yet prepared to provide the necessary service or solution.
- Reported
- Mar 2026
- Incident date
- Mar 2026
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
Fuel/Propulsion SystemNov 2025 · ODI 11697354Details +Close −
There is a fuel line above the engine that is leaking fuel onto the top of the engine and running down to the exhaust components. Car is giving off a very strong gas smell. Brought it to Porsche Jacksonville and they are replacing the fuel line above the engine. They have to pull the engine to do so. No warning messages at all, just a strong gas smell. You can pull the rear engine cover and look into the engine bay and find the fuel on top of the engine, or brownish discoloring from fuel.
- Reported
- Nov 2025
- Incident date
- Oct 2025
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
SeatsJan 2025 · ODI 11639050Details +Close −
The contact owns a 2020 Porsche 911 Carrera. The contact stated that the driver’s and passenger’s seat release straps failed to operate as intended to allow passengers in the rear of the vehicle to enter or exit as needed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that unknown parts needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 10.
- Reported
- Jan 2025
- Incident date
- May 2020
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
Power TrainFeb 2020 · ODI 11308635Details +Close −
MY 2020 PORSCHE 911 WAS TWO DAYS OLD WHEN I GET A "IGNITION LOCK ERROR-SERVICE REQUIRED". THE NEXT DAY THE TACHOMETER STOPPED WORKING. AFTER THE DEALER FIXED THE PROBLEM, I DROVE HOME AND PARK THE CAR FOR TWO DAYS. THE NEXT DAY THE CAR WOULD NOT START. I WAS TOLD BY THE DEALER THIS CAR HAS MANY PROBLEMS WITH IT'S COMPUTER WHICH MAKES THE CAR UNSAFE BECAUSE LOTS OF ITS FUNCTIONS ARE COMPUTER CONTROLLED. I ALSO JUST RECEIVED A RECALL NO.19V-878.
- Reported
- Feb 2020
- Incident date
- Feb 2020
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
Recalls(2)
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Visibility · 24V155000Details +Close −
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.
Open full NHTSA recall record →Back Over Prevention · 25V896000Details +Close −
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.
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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
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 911 Carrera S Cabriolet | 3.0L 6-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 7-spd | 17 | 25 | 20 |
| 911 Carrera S Cabriolet | 3.0L 6-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S8) | 18 | 23 | 20 |
| 911 Carrera S | 3.0L 6-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 7-spd | 17 | 25 | 20 |
| 911 Carrera S | 3.0L 6-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S8) | 18 | 24 | 20 |
| 911 Carrera Cabriolet | 3.0L 6-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S8) | 17 | 24 | 20 |
| 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet | 3.0L 6-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Manual 7-spd | 17 | 24 | 20 |
| 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet | 3.0L 6-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S8) | 18 | 23 | 20 |
| 911 Carrera 4S | 3.0L 6-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Manual 7-spd | 17 | 24 | 20 |
| 911 Carrera 4S | 3.0L 6-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S8) | 18 | 23 | 20 |
| 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet | 3.0L 6-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S8) | 18 | 24 | 20 |
| 911 Carrera 4 | 3.0L 6-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S8) | 18 | 24 | 20 |
| 911 Carrera | 3.0L 6-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S8) | 18 | 24 | 20 |
EPA laboratory estimates by trim and engine. Actual mileage varies with driving, weather, load, and maintenance. EPA source.
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2020 Porsche 911: frequently asked
What does the complaint record show for the 2020 Porsche 911?
Owners filed 5 NHTSA complaints about the 2020 Porsche 911. This is raw owner-reported complaint volume with no production or exposure normalization, so it is not a reliability score or a best/worst-year ranking.
What are the most common problems on the 2020 Porsche 911?
The most-reported problem areas are Exterior Lighting (20% of complaints) and fuel/propulsion system (20%).
How many recalls does the 2020 Porsche 911 have?
2 recalls have been issued that affect the 2020 Porsche 911, covering components such as visibility. 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 2020 Porsche 911 get?
The EPA rates the 2020 Porsche 911 at 20 mpg combined.