Recalls (2)
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2018 Porsche 911. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. PlainVIN shows every recall campaign listed for a model year, with the official text and how many cars have been fixed so far.
Check on NHTSA ↗Improper CRS Instructions in Owner's Manual
- Summary
- Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2014 Cayman and Cayman S, 2014-2016 911 GT3, 2016 911 GT3 RS and 911 R, 2018 911 GT3 and 911 GT2 RS and 2019 911 GT3 RS, 911 GT3, and 911 GT2 RS vehicles. The Child Restraint System (CRS) instructions within the Owner's Manual may not provide enough specificity for proper installation. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."
- Consequence
- Improper CRS installation increases the risk of an injury to the occupant in the event of a crash.
- Remedy
- Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will provide a an Owner's Manual supplement with proper CRS installation instructions, 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 AKC0.
Air Bag Sensors May be Loose
- Summary
- Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2018 718 Boxster, Boxster S and Boxster GTS, 718 Cayman, Cayman S and Cayman GTS, 911 Carrera, Carrera T, Targa 4 GTS, Carrera 4, Carrera S, Carrera 4S, Carrera GTS, Carrera 4 GTS, Carrera Cabriolet, Carrera S Cabriolet, Carrera 4S Cabriolet, Carrera GTS Cabriolet, Carrera 4 GTS Cabriolet, Targa 4, Targa 4S, Turbo, Turbo S, Turbo S Exclusive Series, Turbo Cabriolet, Turbo S Cabriolet and GT3 vehicles. The side air bag impact sensors may not have been properly tightened to the vehicle.
- Consequence
- In the event of a crash, the air bags may not deploy, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the air bag sensors, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 17, 2019. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AKA4.
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Owner complaints (2)
2 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The back over prevention is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Back over prevention | 1 | 50% |
| Electrical system | 1 | 50% |
How 2018 compares with other 911 years
Best and worst 911 years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 3 | 3 |
| 2015 | 8 | 2 |
| 2016 | 2 | 3 |
| 2017 | 5 | 3 |
| 2018 | 2 | 2 |
| 2019 | 2 | 2 |
| 2020 | 5 | 2 |
| 2021 | 5 | 6 |
| 2022 | 10 | 7 |
| 2023 | 3 | 8 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy: up to 25 mpg combined
- EPA annual fuel cost
- $3,300
- CO₂ tailpipe
- 355 g/mi
- EPA class
- Minicompact Cars
What it costs you to run
Miles ÷ 25 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.
EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.
Specs by configuration
| Engine · transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | EPA $/yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 L 6-cyl · Automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 22 / 30 / 25 | $3,300 | 355 |
| 3 L 6-cyl · Automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 22 / 28 / 24 | $3,400 | 365 |
| 3 L 6-cyl · Automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 22 / 28 / 24 | $3,400 | 363 |
| 3 L 6-cyl · Automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 22 / 28 / 24 | $3,400 | 367 |
| 3 L 6-cyl · Automatic | 4-Wheel Drive | 22 / 28 / 24 | $3,400 | 362 |
| 3 L 6-cyl · Automatic | 4-Wheel Drive | 21 / 28 / 24 | $3,400 | 370 |
| 3 L 6-cyl · Automatic | 4-Wheel Drive | 21 / 28 / 24 | $3,400 | 373 |
| 3 L 6-cyl · Automatic | 4-Wheel Drive | 21 / 28 / 24 | $3,400 | 371 |
| 3 L 6-cyl · Automatic | 4-Wheel Drive | 22 / 28 / 24 | $3,400 | 367 |
| 3 L 6-cyl · Automatic | 4-Wheel Drive | 21 / 27 / 24 | $3,400 | 376 |
| 3 L 6-cyl · 7-speed manual | Rear-Wheel Drive | 20 / 29 / 23 | $3,550 | 382 |
| 3 L 6-cyl · 7-speed manual | Rear-Wheel Drive | 20 / 29 / 23 | $3,550 | 388 |
| 3 L 6-cyl · 7-speed manual | Rear-Wheel Drive | 20 / 29 / 23 | $3,550 | 389 |
| 3 L 6-cyl · 7-speed manual | Rear-Wheel Drive | 20 / 28 / 23 | $3,550 | 391 |
| 3 L 6-cyl · 7-speed manual | 4-Wheel Drive | 20 / 28 / 23 | $3,550 | 389 |
| 3 L 6-cyl · 7-speed manual | 4-Wheel Drive | 20 / 28 / 23 | $3,550 | 392 |
| 3 L 6-cyl · Automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 20 / 26 / 23 | $3,550 | 391 |
| 3 L 6-cyl · 7-speed manual | 4-Wheel Drive | 19 / 28 / 22 | $3,750 | 396 |
| 3 L 6-cyl · Automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 20 / 26 / 22 | $3,750 | 400 |
| 3 L 6-cyl · Automatic | 4-Wheel Drive | 20 / 26 / 22 | $3,750 | 400 |
| 3 L 6-cyl · Automatic | 4-Wheel Drive | 20 / 25 / 22 | $3,750 | 402 |
| 3 L 6-cyl · 7-speed manual | 4-Wheel Drive | 19 / 28 / 22 | $3,750 | 395 |
| 3 L 6-cyl · 7-speed manual | 4-Wheel Drive | 19 / 28 / 22 | $3,750 | 396 |
| 3 L 6-cyl · 7-speed manual | 4-Wheel Drive | 19 / 28 / 22 | $3,750 | 395 |
| 3 L 6-cyl · Automatic | 4-Wheel Drive | 20 / 26 / 22 | $3,750 | 404 |
| 3 L 6-cyl · Automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 20 / 26 / 22 | $3,750 | 399 |
| 3 L 6-cyl · 7-speed manual | Rear-Wheel Drive | 18 / 26 / 21 | $3,900 | 418 |
| 3 L 6-cyl · 7-speed manual | Rear-Wheel Drive | 18 / 26 / 21 | $3,900 | 415 |
| 3 L 6-cyl · 7-speed manual | 4-Wheel Drive | 18 / 26 / 21 | $3,900 | 414 |
| 3 L 6-cyl · 7-speed manual | 4-Wheel Drive | 18 / 26 / 21 | $3,900 | 419 |
| 3 L 6-cyl · 7-speed manual | 4-Wheel Drive | 18 / 26 / 21 | $3,900 | 428 |
| 3.8 L 6-cyl · Automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 19 / 24 / 21 | $3,900 | 428 |
| 3.8 L 6-cyl · Automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 19 / 24 / 21 | $3,900 | 430 |
| 3.8 L 6-cyl · Automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 19 / 24 / 21 | $3,900 | 428 |
| 3.8 L 6-cyl · Automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 19 / 24 / 21 | $3,900 | 430 |
| 3.8 L 6-cyl · Automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 17 / 23 / 19 | $4,350 | 459 |
| 3 L 6-cyl · 7-speed manual | Rear-Wheel Drive | 16 / 25 / 19 | $4,350 | 461 |
| 4 L 6-cyl · Automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 15 / 20 / 17 | $4,850 | 522 |
| 3.8 L 6-cyl · Automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 15 / 21 / 17 | $4,850 | 507 |
| 4 L 6-cyl · 6-speed manual | Rear-Wheel Drive | 14 / 21 / 17 | $4,850 | 538 |
| 4 L 6-cyl · 6-speed manual | Rear-Wheel Drive | 13 / 21 / 16 | $5,150 | 566 |
Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.
Looking at a 2018 911 for sale?
Print a one-page buyer's checklist: each recall campaign with a box to tick when the seller shows proof of repair, the top complaint areas to inspect, crash stars, MPG, and a link back to this page.
Where to next
2018 Porsche 911 FAQ
How many recalls does the 2018 Porsche 911 have?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns: 19V875000 (seat), 19V179000 (air bag). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2018 Porsche 911 problems?
Owners filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Back over prevention (1), Electrical system (1) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What mpg does the 2018 Porsche 911 get?
EPA rates the 3 L 6-cyl · Automatic version at 22 city, 30 highway and 25 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.
How does the 2018 911 compare with other years?
Among the 2014–2021 Porsche 911 model years at least five years old, the 2016 drew the fewest complaints (2) and the 2015 the most (8). The 2018 drew 2. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.