NHTSA vehicle safety data
2020 Porsche 911 Carrera Recalls & Complaints
The 2020 Porsche 911 Carrera has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Porsche dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2020 Porsche 911 Carrera. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2020 Porsche 911 Carrera owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2020 Porsche 911 Carrera, describing incidents dated May 1, 2020.
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ODI #11639050 · Filed
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…
Pressure Input Rod On Brake Booster May Be Loose
NHTSA #21V697000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Foundation Components · NHTSA notice
Reported September 8, 2021 · Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Potentially affected: 11 vehicles
Repair completion: 100% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Porsche campaign AMB9 · Owners notified October 28, 2021
Defect description
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2020-2021 911 Carrera and Taycan vehicles. The pressure input rod connection on the brake booster may be loose and could detach.
Safety consequence
A detached pressure input rod will cause the brake pedal to fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will repair or replace the brake booster as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 28, 2021. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AMB9.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Upper Control Arm Rear Axle Screw Not Tightened
NHTSA #21V201000 · Suspension — Rear · NHTSA notice
Reported March 24, 2021 · Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Potentially affected: 7 vehicles
Repair completion: 85.71% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Porsche campaign AMA6 · Owners notified May 21, 2021
Defect description
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2019 Porsche 911 Speedster, 2020 Porsche 911 Carrera S Coupe, Carrera 4S Coupe, and Carrera S Cabriolet vehicles. The screw connection on the rear axle upper control arm may be loose.
Safety consequence
A loose connection may fail, causing driving instability and increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will rework and tighten the screw connection on the rear axle upper control arm, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 21, 2021. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AMA6.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Front Axle Differential Bracket May Come Loose
NHTSA #20V381000 · Power Train — Driveline — Differential Unit · NHTSA notice
Reported July 1, 2020 · Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Potentially affected: 14 vehicles
Repair completion: 100% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Porsche campaign ALA8 · Owners notified August 20, 2020
Defect description
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2020 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Coupe vehicles. The front axle differential bracket may not have been tightened correctly. If it comes loose, the differential could potentially cause damage to surrounding components.
Safety consequence
Components such as the fuel tank or drive shafts may become damaged from the loose differential. Damage to the fuel tank can result in fuel leakage, which in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer remedy
Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will remove the front axle differential to check the screw threads, and to inspect surrounding components for any consequential damage. Depending on the inspection result, the front axle differential will be reinstalled or replaced using new screw joints torqued to the required specification. All work will be performed free of charge. The recall began August 20, 2020. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ALA8.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Hazard Warning Lights May Not Activate
NHTSA #19V878000 · Exterior Lighting — Hazard Flashing Warning Lights · NHTSA notice
Reported December 11, 2019 · Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Potentially affected: 1,928 vehicles
Repair completion: 99.38% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Porsche campaign AKC1 · Owners notified February 7, 2020 · Vehicles built May 17, 2019 – December 5, 2019 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2020 911 Carrera S Coupe, Cabrio, Coupe, 4 Coupe, 4S Coupe, 4 Cabrio, 4S Cabrio, and S Cabrio vehicles. Due to a software error, the hazard warning lights may not function when activated by an operator. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Safety consequence
If the hazard warning lights cannot be activated, there is an increased risk of a crash in a hazard situation.
Manufacturer remedy
Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the control unit, free of charge. The recall began February 7, 2020. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AKC1.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Driveshaft Bolts May Loosen
NHTSA #19V445000 · Power Train — Axle Hubs · NHTSA notice
Reported June 12, 2019 · Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Potentially affected: 3 vehicles
Repair completion: 66.67% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Porsche campaign AKB2 · Owners notified August 9, 2019 · Vehicles built March 18, 2019 – March 18, 2019 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2019 911 GT2 RS and 2020 911 Carrera S Coupe vehicles. The bolts connecting the driveshaft to the wheel hub may not have been properly tightened.
Safety consequence
If the driveshaft disconnects from the wheel hub, it can increase the risk of crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will properly tighten the driveshaft connection to the wheel hub, free of charge. The recall began August 9, 2019. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AKB2.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other Porsche 911 Carrera model years
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