repaired · 2023 Q1
Service brakes, hydraulic: critical fasteners
Risk. A detached pressure input rod will cause the brake pedal to fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
2020 Porsche 911 CarreraProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2020 Porsche 911 Carrera, most often about the seats. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 19V-445 the manufacturer reports only 67% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 28, 2025. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2020 Porsche 911 Carrera has problems
1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.
1Seats
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
2020 Porsche 911 Carrera 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.
repaired · 2023 Q1
Suspension: rear
Risk. A loose connection may fail, causing driving instability and increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2022 Q2
Driveline: differential unit
Risk. Components such as the fuel tank or drive shafts may become damaged from the loose differential.
repaired · 2021 Q2
Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights
Risk. If the hazard warning lights cannot be activated, there is an increased risk of a crash in a hazard situation.
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repaired · 2020 Q4
Axle assembly: axle shaft
Risk. If the driveshaft disconnects from the wheel hub, it can increase the risk of crash.
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 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 median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2020 Porsche 911 Carrera safety ratings
2020 Porsche 911 Carrera 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 owners report
Recent seats complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2020 Porsche 911 Carrera. The contact stated that the driver’s and passenger’s seat release straps failed to operate as intended to allow passengers in the rear of the vehicle to enter or exit as needed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that…
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