Recalls (2)
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2019 Porsche 911. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
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Check on NHTSA ↗Upper Control Arm Rear Axle Screw Not Tightened
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
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.
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Owner complaints (2)
2 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The engine is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1 | 50% |
| Power train | 1 | 50% |
How 2019 compares with other 911 years
Best and worst 911 years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 2024 | 5 | 3 |
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 | 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 | 22 / 28 / 24 | $3,400 | 367 |
| 3 L 6-cyl · Automatic | 4-Wheel Drive | 21 / 27 / 24 | $3,400 | 376 |
| 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 | 371 |
| 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 | 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 · 7-speed manual | Rear-Wheel Drive | 20 / 29 / 23 | $3,550 | 382 |
| 3 L 6-cyl · 7-speed manual | Rear-Wheel Drive | 20 / 28 / 23 | $3,550 | 391 |
| 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 | 395 |
| 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 · Automatic | 4-Wheel Drive | 20 / 25 / 22 | $3,750 | 402 |
| 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 | 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 · 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 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 |
| 3.8 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 L 6-cyl · 7-speed manual | Rear-Wheel Drive | 16 / 25 / 19 | $4,350 | 461 |
| 3.8 L 6-cyl · Automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 16 / 22 / 18 | $4,550 | 478 |
| 4 L 6-cyl · Automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 15 / 20 / 17 | $4,850 | 522 |
| 4 L 6-cyl · 6-speed manual | Rear-Wheel Drive | 14 / 21 / 17 | $4,850 | 538 |
| 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 | 13 / 21 / 16 | $5,150 | 566 |
| 4 L 6-cyl · Automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 15 / 19 / 16 | $5,150 | 539 |
| 4 L 6-cyl · 6-speed manual | Rear-Wheel Drive | 14 / 19 / 16 | $5,150 | 564 |
Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.
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2019 Porsche 911 FAQ
How many recalls does the 2019 Porsche 911 have?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns: 21V201000 (suspension), 19V875000 (seat). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2019 Porsche 911 problems?
Owners filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Engine (1), Power train (1) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What mpg does the 2019 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 2019 911 compare with other years?
Among the 2015–2021 Porsche 911 model years at least five years old, the 2016 drew the fewest complaints (2) and the 2015 the most (8). The 2019 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.