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2023 Porsche 911: Problems, Recalls and MPG

What this means

NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns for the 2023 Porsche 911, most recently filed December 2025. Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system.

Data summary generated from official records. Methodology Data: NHTSA, DOT, EPA · Refreshed Oct 6, 2026
Caution Fewer than 50 complaints filed. With this few reports, patterns may not be meaningful.
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Recalls (8)

NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns for the 2023 Porsche 911. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗

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Listed for 2023 Porsche 911. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 25V896000 Filed Dec 19, 2025

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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Listed for 2023 Porsche 911. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 25V078000 Filed Feb 12, 2025

Rear Seat Belt Buckles Not Tightened Properly

Seat belts · rear/other · buckle assembly
Official NHTSA text
Summary
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.
Consequence
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.
82.1% repairedof 279 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Listed for 2023 Porsche 911. Not checked against your VIN.
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
Recall 24V809000 Filed Oct 28, 2024

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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Listed for 2023 Porsche 911. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 24V155000 Filed Feb 28, 2024

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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Listed for 2023 Porsche 911. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 24V123000 Filed Feb 20, 2024

Seat Belt Locking Retractor Malfunction/FMVSS 208

Seat belts · rear/other · retractor
Official NHTSA text
Summary
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2023 911 Carrera T, 911 Carrera 4 GTS, 911 Carrera GTS, 911 Turbo S, 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet, 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet, 911 Carrera S, 911 Turbo S Cabriolet, 911 Carrera 4, 911 Carrera 4 GTS Cabriolet, 911 Targa 4 GTS, 911 Carrera, 911 Carrera GTS Cabriolet, 911 Carrera 4S, 911 Targa 4S, 911 Turbo, and 911 Edition 50 Years Porsche Design vehicles. The seat belt automatic locking retractor (ALR) 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 rear three-point belts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 11, 2024. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ARA2.
94% repairedof 910 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Listed for 2023 Porsche 911. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 23V715000 Filed Oct 25, 2023

Seat-Mounted Air Bag May Deploy Unnecessarily

Air bags
Official NHTSA text
Summary
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2021-2023 911 Turbo S, 2022 911 Turbo, 2022-2023 911 GT3 Touring, 911 GT3, 911 Carrera 4 GTS, 2022-2024 911 Carrera GTS, 2023 911 GT3 RS, 911 Dakar, and 2024 911 Carrera T vehicles equipped with optional full bucket seats. The seat-mounted air bags may deploy unnecessarily during a crash.
Consequence
Air bags that deploy unnecessarily can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will reprogram the air bag control unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 11, 2023. Owners may contact Porsche's customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is APB3.
86.1% repairedof 2,923 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Recall 23V446000 Filed Jun 26, 2023

Incorrect Activation of Brake Lights/FMVSS 108

Exterior lighting · brake lights
Official NHTSA text
Summary
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2022-2023 911 GT3 Touring vehicles. A software error in the rear spoiler control unit may allow both the vehicle and spoiler center high-mounted brake lights to activate simultaneously when the rear spoiler is manually deployed at speeds below 56 MPH (90 km/h). As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Consequence
Simultaneous activation of both center high-mounted brake lights may cause confusion for other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will reprogram the rear spoiler control unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 24, 2023. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is APA8.
99.7% repairedof 700 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Listed for 2023 Porsche 911. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 22V897000 Filed Dec 6, 2022

Air Bag May Deploy Improperly

Air bags · frontal
Official NHTSA text
Summary
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.
Consequence
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.
88.7% repairedof 53 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Owner complaints (3)

3 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The electrical system is mentioned most often.

0involved a crash
0involved a fire
0injuries reported
0deaths reported

As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.

Most-reported components

Complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2023 Porsche 911, by component (top 4). One complaint can list several components, so these add up to more than 3.Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 · Report a data error

How 2023 compares with other 911 years

Best and worst 911 years →
5 2 2 5 5 10 3 5 1 1
2017201820192020202120222023202420252026
This year (2023)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

2023 Porsche 911 configurations with EPA data
Engine · transmissionDriveCity / Hwy / CombEPA $/yrCO₂ g/mi
3 L 6-cyl · 7-speed manualRear-Wheel Drive18 / 25 / 21$3,900425
3 L 6-cyl · AutomaticRear-Wheel Drive18 / 24 / 20$4,100443
3 L 6-cyl · AutomaticRear-Wheel Drive18 / 24 / 20$4,100443
3 L 6-cyl · AutomaticRear-Wheel Drive18 / 23 / 20$4,100441
3 L 6-cyl · 7-speed manualRear-Wheel Drive17 / 25 / 20$4,100443
3 L 6-cyl · AutomaticRear-Wheel Drive18 / 23 / 20$4,100439
3 L 6-cyl · 7-speed manualAll-Wheel Drive17 / 25 / 20$4,100442
3 L 6-cyl · AutomaticAll-Wheel Drive18 / 23 / 20$4,100443
3 L 6-cyl · 7-speed manualAll-Wheel Drive17 / 24 / 20$4,100452
3 L 6-cyl · AutomaticAll-Wheel Drive18 / 23 / 20$4,100439
3 L 6-cyl · AutomaticAll-Wheel Drive18 / 24 / 20$4,100442
3 L 6-cyl · AutomaticAll-Wheel Drive18 / 24 / 20$4,100443
3 L 6-cyl · AutomaticAll-Wheel Drive18 / 23 / 20$4,100442
3 L 6-cyl · 7-speed manualAll-Wheel Drive17 / 24 / 20$4,100447
3 L 6-cyl · AutomaticAll-Wheel Drive18 / 24 / 20$4,100442
3 L 6-cyl · 7-speed manualRear-Wheel Drive17 / 24 / 20$4,100444
3 L 6-cyl · 7-speed manualRear-Wheel Drive17 / 24 / 20$4,100448
3 L 6-cyl · 7-speed manualRear-Wheel Drive17 / 25 / 20$4,100443
3 L 6-cyl · AutomaticRear-Wheel Drive18 / 24 / 20$4,100442
3 L 6-cyl · AutomaticRear-Wheel Drive17 / 23 / 19$4,350465
3 L 6-cyl · AutomaticRear-Wheel Drive17 / 23 / 19$4,350465
3 L 6-cyl · AutomaticAll-Wheel Drive17 / 23 / 19$4,350464
3 L 6-cyl · 7-speed manualAll-Wheel Drive17 / 23 / 19$4,350465
3 L 6-cyl · AutomaticAll-Wheel Drive17 / 22 / 19$4,350463
3 L 6-cyl · 7-speed manualAll-Wheel Drive16 / 23 / 19$4,350477
3 L 6-cyl · AutomaticAll-Wheel Drive17 / 22 / 19$4,350461
3 L 6-cyl · 7-speed manualAll-Wheel Drive16 / 23 / 19$4,350477
3 L 6-cyl · AutomaticAll-Wheel Drive16 / 24 / 19$4,350472
3.7 L 6-cyl · AutomaticAll-Wheel Drive15 / 20 / 17$4,850516
3.7 L 6-cyl · 7-speed manualRear-Wheel Drive15 / 21 / 17$4,850516
3.7 L 6-cyl · AutomaticAll-Wheel Drive15 / 20 / 17$4,850521
3.7 L 6-cyl · AutomaticAll-Wheel Drive15 / 20 / 17$4,850517
3.7 L 6-cyl · AutomaticAll-Wheel Drive15 / 20 / 17$4,850528
4 L 6-cyl · AutomaticRear-Wheel Drive15 / 18 / 16$5,150538
4 L 6-cyl · 6-speed manualRear-Wheel Drive14 / 18 / 16$5,150571
4 L 6-cyl · AutomaticRear-Wheel Drive15 / 18 / 16$5,150539
4 L 6-cyl · 6-speed manualRear-Wheel Drive14 / 18 / 16$5,150570
4 L 6-cyl · AutomaticRear-Wheel Drive14 / 18 / 16$5,150570

Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.

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2023 Porsche 911 FAQ

How many recalls does the 2023 Porsche 911 have?

NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns: 25V896000 (rear camera), 25V078000 (seat belt), 24V809000 (wheel), 24V155000 (visibility), 24V123000 (seat belt), 23V715000 (air bag), 23V446000 (brake), 22V897000 (air bag). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.

What are the most common 2023 Porsche 911 problems?

Owners filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. Electrical system (2), Engine (1), Fuel/propulsion system (1) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.

What mpg does the 2023 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 2023 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 2023 drew 3. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.

How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes

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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