2020 Porsche 911 Carrera SProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2020 Porsche 911 Carrera S, most often about the fuel/propulsion system. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 23V-313 the manufacturer reports only 100% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 4, 2025. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2020 Porsche 911 Carrera S has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Fuel/propulsion system10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2020 Porsche 911 Carrera S recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

100%repaired · 2023 Q3

Structure: body

Recall 23V-313 · May 3, 2023 · 3 vehicles · 3 repaired

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Porsche.

Best & worst years

2020 vs. every other 911 Carrera S year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the 911 Carrera S median. How we score

'05'06'07'12'20'21'23
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2020 Porsche 911 Carrera S safety ratings

2020 Porsche 911 Carrera S 2 DR RWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words

What 911 Carrera S owners report

Recent fuel/propulsion system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

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…
Complaint 11697354 · Nov 4, 2025

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