Porsche 911 Turbo S Problems by Year
NHTSA has 3 owner complaints and 4 safety recalls on file for the Porsche 911 Turbo S, across 7 model years (2005–2023). The 2005 model year has the most complaints (3). The most reported problem area overall is engine and engine cooling.
Porsche 911 Turbo S years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No 911 Turbo S model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2005 911 Turbo S: 3 complaints, 0 recalls
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 Turbo S problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Porsche 911 Turbo S model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 911 Turbo S | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2022 911 Turbo S | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2021 911 Turbo S | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2012 911 Turbo S | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2011 911 Turbo S | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2010 911 Turbo S | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2005 911 Turbo S | 3 | 0 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Porsche 911 Turbo S years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2005 (3). 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 Turbo S?
Engine and Engine Cooling, with 3 complaints across 1 model year.
How many recalls does the Porsche 911 Turbo S have?
4 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.