2021 Porsche 911 Carrera S Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Sep 14, 2026 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other 911 Carrera S years
Not enough data 2nd of 7 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2021 Porsche 911 Carrera S. That ranks 2nd out of 7 911 Carrera S model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is back over prevention (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 92,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

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

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Most common 2021 Porsche 911 Carrera S problems

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

Back Over Prevention1 · ~92,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Back Over Prevention1100%92,000——

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

2021 Porsche 911 Carrera S recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2021 Porsche 911 Carrera S.

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Recent owner reports

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

The contact owns a 2021 Porsche 911 Carrera S. The contact stated that while in reverse(R), the back over prevention camera displayed a distorted image, and failed to properly display the location and the size of objects behind the vehicle. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign…

Back Over Prevention · received Sep 14, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11764081

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2021 Porsche 911 Carrera S?

Owners most often report back over prevention problems. The top one, back over prevention, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2021 Porsche 911 Carrera S?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2021 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 2021 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.