Porsche 911 Carrera S Problems by Year
NHTSA has 6 owner complaints and 5 safety recalls on file for the Porsche 911 Carrera S, across 7 model years (2005–2023). The 2006 model year has the most complaints (2). The most reported problem area overall is back over prevention.
Porsche 911 Carrera S years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No 911 Carrera S model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2006 911 Carrera S: 2 complaints, 1 recall
- 2021 911 Carrera S: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
- 2020 911 Carrera S: 1 complaint, 1 recall
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Porsche 911 Carrera S problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Steering | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 1 | 1 |
All Porsche 911 Carrera S model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 911 Carrera S | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2021 911 Carrera S | 1 | 0 | — | Back Over Prevention | |
| 2020 911 Carrera S | 1 | 1 | — | Fuel/propulsion System | |
| 2012 911 Carrera S | 1 | 2 | — | Steering | |
| 2007 911 Carrera S | 1 | 0 | — | Engine | |
| 2006 911 Carrera S | 2 | 1 | — | Parking Brake | |
| 2005 911 Carrera S | 0 | 1 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Porsche 911 Carrera S years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2006 (2), 2021 (1), 2020 (1). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Porsche 911 Carrera S?
Back Over Prevention, with 1 complaint across 1 model year.
How many recalls does the Porsche 911 Carrera S have?
5 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.