2020 Porsche 911 Carrera S Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Nov 4, 2025 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other 911 Carrera S years
Not enough data 2nd of 7 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2020 Porsche 911 Carrera S. That ranks 2nd out of 7 911 Carrera S model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel/propulsion system (1 complaints, 100%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2020 Porsche 911 Carrera S problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Fuel/propulsion System1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Fuel/propulsion System1100%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

2020 Porsche 911 Carrera S recalls (1)

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Structure:bodyMay 3, 2023 · NHTSA campaign 23V313000 · 3 vehicles

Problem: Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2020 911 Carrera S, 2021 Taycan Turbo, and 2022 911 Carrera vehicles. Due to a process error in the car body production line, various welds may be missing from the vehicle body.

Risk: In the event of a crash, incomplete body welding may not provide adequate protection to occupants, increasing the risk of injury.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and repair the welds, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 30, 2023. Owners may contact Porsche's customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is APA4.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

There is a fuel line above the engine that is leaking fuel onto the top of the engine and running down to the exhaust components. Car is giving off a very strong gas smell. Brought it to Porsche Jacksonville and they are replacing the fuel line above the engine. They have to pull the engine to do…

Fuel/propulsion System · received Nov 4, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11697354

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2020 Porsche 911 Carrera S?

Owners most often report fuel/propulsion system problems. The top one, fuel/propulsion system, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2020 Porsche 911 Carrera S?

Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2020 Porsche 911 Carrera S a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 911 Carrera S model years, the 2020 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.