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2023 Porsche 911: Complaints, Recalls & Known Issues

What the public record actually says about the 2023 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 3 NHTSA complaints — fewer complaints than 50% of 2023 coupes. Electrical System leads the reports (67%). 5 safety recall campaigns on record — check the VIN and remedy terms with a dealer.

Based on NHTSA complaint volume against 2023 coupes, not adjusted for how many were sold. It describes the model year, not the individual car you are looking at.

Complaints filed

3

Reports to NHTSA, 2023

Safety recalls

5

NHTSA campaigns on record

NHTSA crash test

Not rated

Overall NCAP rating

Combined MPG

19.5

EPA estimate

Complaint volume vs. segment peers

Fewer complaints than 50% of 2023 coupes

The bar is this car's percentile among 2023 coupes by complaint volume — a full bar means the fewest complaints in its class. Not adjusted for sales.

Known issues

Electrical System issues lead owner complaints (67% of 3 reports), followed by unknown or other (33%).

Electrical System67% · 2 reports
Unknown Or Other33% · 1 report

Share of all 3 NHTSA complaints for this model year, grouped by the component owners named. Bars are scaled to the largest category. Examples: ODI 11748176, ODI 11551052.

Recalls(5)

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.

Seat BeltsDec 2025 · 25V078000Details +

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.

Risk: A loose seat belt buckle may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and tighten the rear seat belt buckle bolt, and reposition the aluminum butyl soundproofing mat as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 1, 2025. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ASA0.

StructureJun 2022 · 22V897000Details +

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2022-2023 911 vehicles. In the event of a crash with passenger air bag deployment, the dashboard console may break, causing the air bag to deploy improperly.

Risk: An improper air bag deployment increases the risk of injury in a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the dashboard, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 14, 2023. Owners may contact Porsche's customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ANB7.

Visibility · 24V155000Details +

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.

Wheels · 24V809000Details +

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2025 Panamera, 2024 718 Cayman GT4 RS, 718 Spyder RS, and 2021-2024 911 vehicles. The center lock wheel bolt may fracture and cause the wheel to detach.

Risk: Wheel detachment can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Owners should not drive their vehicles until they have been repaired. Dealers will check the center lock wheel fastening system and replace any incorrectly manufactured parts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 24, 2024. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ARC4.

Back Over Prevention · 25V896000Details +

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.

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 Carrera S3.0L 6-cylRear-Wheel Drive182521
911 Targa 4S3.0L 6-cylAll-Wheel Drive172420
911 Targa 4S3.0L 6-cylAll-Wheel Drive182320
911 Targa 43.0L 6-cylAll-Wheel Drive182420
911 Carrera T3.0L 6-cylRear-Wheel Drive172520
911 Carrera T3.0L 6-cylRear-Wheel Drive182420
911 Carrera S Cabriolet3.0L 6-cylRear-Wheel Drive172520
911 Carrera S Cabriolet3.0L 6-cylRear-Wheel Drive182320
911 Carrera S3.0L 6-cylRear-Wheel Drive182320
911 Carrera GTS Cabriolet3.0L 6-cylRear-Wheel Drive172420
911 Carrera GTS3.0L 6-cylRear-Wheel Drive172420
911 Carrera Cabriolet3.0L 6-cylRear-Wheel Drive182420
911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet3.0L 6-cylAll-Wheel Drive172420
911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet3.0L 6-cylAll-Wheel Drive182320
911 Carrera 4S3.0L 6-cylAll-Wheel Drive172520
911 Carrera 4S3.0L 6-cylAll-Wheel Drive182320
911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet3.0L 6-cylAll-Wheel Drive182420
911 Carrera 43.0L 6-cylAll-Wheel Drive182420
911 Carrera3.0L 6-cylRear-Wheel Drive182420
911 Targa 4 GTS3.0L 6-cylAll-Wheel Drive162319
911 Targa 4 GTS3.0L 6-cylAll-Wheel Drive172219
911 Dakar3.0L 6-cylAll-Wheel Drive162419
911 Carrera GTS Cabriolet3.0L 6-cylRear-Wheel Drive172319
911 Carrera GTS3.0L 6-cylRear-Wheel Drive172319
911 Carrera 4 GTS Cabriolet3.0L 6-cylAll-Wheel Drive162319
911 Carrera 4 GTS Cabriolet3.0L 6-cylAll-Wheel Drive172219
911 Carrera 4 GTS3.0L 6-cylAll-Wheel Drive172319
911 Carrera 4 GTS3.0L 6-cylAll-Wheel Drive172319
911 Turbo S Cabriolet3.7L 6-cylAll-Wheel Drive152017
911 Turbo S3.7L 6-cylAll-Wheel Drive152017
911 Turbo Cabriolet3.7L 6-cylAll-Wheel Drive152017
911 Turbo3.7L 6-cylAll-Wheel Drive152017
911 Sport Classic3.7L 6-cylRear-Wheel Drive152117
911 GT3 Touring4.0L 6-cylRear-Wheel Drive141816
911 GT3 Touring4.0L 6-cylRear-Wheel Drive151816
911 GT3 RS4.0L 6-cylRear-Wheel Drive141816
911 GT34.0L 6-cylRear-Wheel Drive141816
911 GT34.0L 6-cylRear-Wheel Drive151816

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

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2023 Porsche 911: frequently asked

What does the complaint record show for the 2023 Porsche 911?

Owners filed 3 NHTSA complaints about the 2023 Porsche 911 — fewer complaints than 50% of comparable 2023 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 2023 Porsche 911?

The most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (67% of complaints) and unknown or other (33%).

How many recalls does the 2023 Porsche 911 have?

5 recalls have been issued that affect the 2023 Porsche 911, covering components such as seat belts. 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 2023 Porsche 911 get?

The EPA rates the 2023 Porsche 911 between 16 and 21 mpg combined, depending on trim and drivetrain.