Recalls
6campaigns
1 rear camera · 1 wheel · 1 visibility
Source: NHTSA
Complaints
5filed
Owner reports, 2017–2026 shown
Source: NHTSA ODI
Fuel economy
21mpg combined
$3,110/yr at this week's prices
Source: EPA · EIA
Specs
3 L 6-cyl· 7-speed manual
19 engine and transmission configurations
Source: NHTSA vPIC
Recalls (6)
NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 2021 Porsche 911. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
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Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111
Back over prevention · sensing system · camera
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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."
- Consequence
- 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.
47.2% repairedof 172,107 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 25V896000
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NHTSA: Do not drive. NHTSA says owners should not drive these vehicles until the recall repair is done. What a Do Not Drive recall means
Center Lock May Break Causing Wheel Detachment
Wheels · lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
91.1% repairedof 2,251 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 24V809000
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Improperly Secured Windows May Detach
Visibility · glass, side/rear
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
94% repairedof 8,101 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Seat Belt Locking Retractor Malfunction/FMVSS 208
Seat belts
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2021 911 Carrera Coupe, 911 Carrera S Coupe, 911 Carrera 4 Coupe, 911 Carrera 4S Coupe, 911 Turbo Coupe, 911 Turbo S Coupe, Panamera, Panamera 4 E-Hybrid, Panamera 4S, Panamera GTS, Panamera Turbo S, Taycan, Taycan 4S, Taycan Turbo, and Taycan Turbo S vehicles. The seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
- Consequence
- An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 1, 2021. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AMB6.
97.4% repairedof 4,924 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Incorrect Passenger Seat May Affect Air Bag
Air bags · sensor · occupant classification · front passenger
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2021 911 Turbo Coupe, 911 Turbo S Coupe, 911 Carrera 4S Targa, 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet, 911 Turbo S Cabriolet, and 911 Turbo Cabriolet vehicles. Incorrect passenger seat was installed and may cause a Occupant Classification System (OCS) malfunction.
- Consequence
- An OCS malfunction may affect the front passenger air bag, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install the correct seat, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 16, 2021. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AMB3.
98.7% repairedof 149 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Suspension Components Not Tightened Properly
Suspension
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2021 Porsche Taycan Turbo, Taycan Turbo S, Taycan, Taycan 4S, 911 Turbo S Coupe, Cayman, Cayman T, Cayman S, Cayman GT4, 911 Carrera Coupe, 911 Carrera S Coupe, 911 Carrera 4S Coupe, 911 Carrera 4S Targa, 911 Carrera Cabriolet, 911 Carrera S Cabriolet, 911 Carrera 4S Targa Heritage Design Edition, 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet, 911 Turbo Coupe, 911 Turbo Cabriolet, 911 Turbo S Cabriolet, 718 Spyder, and Boxster vehicles. Certain suspension components may not have been tightened correctly and can loosen.
- Consequence
- Loose suspension components may detach, causing a sudden loss of vehicle stability and control, and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the affected suspension nuts and bolts. Dealers will also inspect surrounding components for damage, and replace any damaged parts as necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 7, 2021. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AMA3.
98.2% repairedof 396 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Owner complaints (5)
5 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The fuel/propulsion system is mentioned most often.
0involved a crash
1involved a fire
0injuries reported
0deaths reported
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion system | 3 | 60% |
| Equipment adaptive/mobility | 1 | 20% |
| Seats | 1 | 20% |
How 2021 compares with other 911 years
Best and worst 911 years →20175
20182
20192
20205
20215
202210
20233
20245
20251
20261
| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 5 | 3 |
| 2018 | 2 | 2 |
| 2019 | 2 | 2 |
| 2020 | 5 | 2 |
| 2021 | 5 | 6 |
| 2022 | 10 | 7 |
| 2023 | 3 | 8 |
| 2024 | 5 | 3 |
| 2025 | 1 | 2 |
| 2026 | 1 | 0 |
This year (2021)Other yearsStill collecting reports
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 21 mpg combined
21
mpg combined
18
city
25
highway
- EPA annual fuel cost
- $3,900
- CO₂ tailpipe
- 425 g/mi
- EPA class
- Minicompact Cars
What it costs you to run
$3,110per year
$259per month
714gallons a year
Miles ÷ 21 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 · 7-speed manual | Rear-Wheel Drive | 18 / 25 / 21 | $3,900 | 425 |
| 3 L 6-cyl · Automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 18 / 24 / 20 | $4,100 | 443 |
| 3 L 6-cyl · Automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 18 / 24 / 20 | $4,100 | 443 |
| 3 L 6-cyl · Automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 18 / 23 / 20 | $4,100 | 441 |
| 3 L 6-cyl · 7-speed manual | Rear-Wheel Drive | 17 / 25 / 20 | $4,100 | 443 |
| 3 L 6-cyl · Automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 18 / 23 / 20 | $4,100 | 439 |
| 3 L 6-cyl · Automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 18 / 24 / 20 | $4,100 | 442 |
| 3 L 6-cyl · Automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 18 / 24 / 20 | $4,100 | 443 |
| 3 L 6-cyl · 7-speed manual | All-Wheel Drive | 17 / 25 / 20 | $4,100 | 442 |
| 3 L 6-cyl · Automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 18 / 23 / 20 | $4,100 | 443 |
| 3 L 6-cyl · 7-speed manual | All-Wheel Drive | 17 / 24 / 20 | $4,100 | 452 |
| 3 L 6-cyl · Automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 18 / 23 / 20 | $4,100 | 439 |
| 3 L 6-cyl · Automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 18 / 24 / 20 | $4,100 | 442 |
| 3 L 6-cyl · 7-speed manual | All-Wheel Drive | 17 / 24 / 20 | $4,100 | 447 |
| 3 L 6-cyl · Automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 18 / 23 / 20 | $4,100 | 442 |
| 3.7 L 6-cyl · Automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 15 / 20 / 17 | $4,850 | 516 |
| 3.7 L 6-cyl · Automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 15 / 20 / 17 | $4,850 | 521 |
| 3.7 L 6-cyl · Automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 15 / 20 / 17 | $4,850 | 517 |
| 3.7 L 6-cyl · Automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 15 / 20 / 17 | $4,850 | 529 |
Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.
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2021 Porsche 911 FAQ
How many recalls does the 2021 Porsche 911 have?
NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns: 25V896000 (rear camera), 24V809000 (wheel), 24V155000 (visibility), 21V608000 (seat belt), 21V467000 (air bag), 21V157000 (suspension). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2021 Porsche 911 problems?
Owners filed 5 complaints with NHTSA. Fuel/propulsion system (3), Equipment adaptive/mobility (1), Seats (1) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What mpg does the 2021 Porsche 911 get?
EPA rates the 3 L 6-cyl · 7-speed manual version at 18 city, 25 highway and 21 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.
How does the 2021 911 compare with other years?
Among the 2017–2021 Porsche 911 model years at least five years old, the 2018 drew the fewest complaints (2) and the 2021 the most (5). The 2021 drew 5. 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.
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