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2021 PORSCHE 911

6 recalls Risk Grade: B Most severe issue: High Priority

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service.

Known Safety Recalls

High Priority #24V809000 Plain English
Component

WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS

Manufacturer
Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
What Happened
Your vehicle may have a faulty center lock wheel bolt that could break, causing the wheel to come loose.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, you could lose control of your vehicle, which could lead to a crash.
Free Fix
Don't drive your vehicle until it's fixed. The dealership will inspect and replace any faulty parts for free, and you'll receive a letter with instructions on how to proceed.
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Original — What Happened
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2025 Panamera, 2024 718 Cayman GT4 RS, 718 Spyder RS, and 2021-2024 911 vehicles. The center lock wheel bolt may fracture and cause the wheel to detach.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Wheel detachment can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Owners should not drive their vehicles until they have been repaired. Dealers will check the center lock wheel fastening system and replace any incorrectly manufactured parts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 24, 2024. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ARC4.
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High Priority #21V608000 Plain English
Component

SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR

Manufacturer
Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
What Happened
Your vehicle's rear seat belt automatic locking retractors may not be working properly, which can affect how well a child restraint system is secured.
Risk if Unfixed
If the child restraint system isn't secured properly, you or your child are at a higher risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Free Fix
A free inspection and replacement of the seat belt assemblies will be done by a Porsche dealership, at no cost to you.
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Original — What Happened
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2021 911 Carrera Coupe, 911 Carrera S Coupe, 911 Carrera 4 Coupe, 911 Carrera 4S Coupe, 911 Turbo Coupe, 911 Turbo S Coupe, Panamera, Panamera 4 E-Hybrid, Panamera 4S, Panamera GTS, Panamera Turbo S, Taycan, Taycan 4S, Taycan Turbo, and Taycan Turbo S vehicles. The seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 1, 2021. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AMB6.
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High Priority #21V157000 Plain English
Component

SUSPENSION

Manufacturer
Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
What Happened
Your vehicle's suspension components may not have been tightened correctly, which could cause them to loosen over time.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, you could lose control of your vehicle, which could lead to a crash and put you and others at risk of injury.
Free Fix
We'll fix this for you at no cost. We'll replace the bad parts, inspect the surrounding components, and repair or replace anything else that's damaged. You can schedule an appointment with a Porsche dealer near you to get this taken care of.
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Original — What Happened
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2021 Porsche Taycan Turbo, Taycan Turbo S, Taycan, Taycan 4S, 911 Turbo S Coupe, Cayman, Cayman T, Cayman S, Cayman GT4, 911 Carrera Coupe, 911 Carrera S Coupe, 911 Carrera 4S Coupe, 911 Carrera 4S Targa, 911 Carrera Cabriolet, 911 Carrera S Cabriolet, 911 Carrera 4S Targa Heritage Design Edition, 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet, 911 Turbo Coupe, 911 Turbo Cabriolet, 911 Turbo S Cabriolet, 718 Spyder, and Boxster vehicles. Certain suspension components may not have been tightened correctly and can loosen.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Loose suspension components may detach, causing a sudden loss of vehicle stability and control, and increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will replace the affected suspension nuts and bolts. Dealers will also inspect surrounding components for damage, and replace any damaged parts as necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 7, 2021. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AMA3.
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Moderate #24V155000 Plain English
Component

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

Manufacturer
Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
What Happened
The front and rear window in your 911 are attached with special clips. In some 2020-2024 models, these clips might not be secure, which could cause the windows to come loose.
Risk if Unfixed
If your windshield comes loose during an air bag deployment, it might not be able to protect you from the air bags as it should. This could lead to injuries in a crash.
Free Fix
Your authorized Porsche dealer will inspect and replace the windshield and rear window if needed, at no cost to you. You should schedule this repair as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2020-2024 911 vehicles. The front windshield and rear window may not be properly secured and can detach.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
During air bag deployment, an unsecured windshield may not support the front air bags as intended, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the windshield and rear window as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 30, 2024. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ARA3.
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Low Priority #21V467000 Plain English
Component

SEATS

Manufacturer
Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
What Happened
Your Porsche 911 model has the wrong passenger seat installed, which could affect the air bag system. A new seat will be installed to ensure your safety.
Risk if Unfixed
If the air bag system malfunctions, you may be at a higher risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Free Fix
You should take your vehicle to a Porsche dealership, where a new passenger seat will be installed free of charge. You've already been notified with a letter on November 16, 2021, but you can also call 1-800-767-7243 to confirm.
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Original — What Happened
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2021 911 Turbo Coupe, 911 Turbo S Coupe, 911 Carrera 4S Targa, 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet, 911 Turbo S Cabriolet, and 911 Turbo Cabriolet vehicles. Incorrect passenger seat was installed and may cause a Occupant Classification System (OCS) malfunction.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An OCS malfunction may affect the front passenger air bag, increasing the risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will install the correct seat, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 16, 2021. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AMB3.
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Under Review #25V896000 Plain English
Component

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Manufacturer
Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
What Happened
The rearview camera in your vehicle is a critical safety feature that helps you see what's behind your car when you're in reverse. In some 2019-2025 Cayenne, 2020-2025 911, 2024-2025 Panamera, and 2025 Panamera E-Hybrid models, this camera may not work properly.
Risk if Unfixed
If the rearview camera image doesn't display when you're in reverse, you'll have a reduced view of what's behind your vehicle. This could increase the risk of a crash, especially when backing up into traffic or parking areas.
Free Fix
Your Porsche dealer will update the software for your vehicle's driver assistance system for free. This will ensure your rearview camera works correctly, and you'll have a clearer view behind your car.
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Original — What Happened
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2019-2025 Cayenne, Cayenne E-Hybrid, 2020-2025 911, Taycan, 2024-2025 Panamera, and 2025 Panamera E-Hybrid vehicles. The rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A rearview image that does not display properly reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will update the driver assistance software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 13, 2026. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ASB2. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning January 19, 2026.
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Browse by Component

WHEELS
1 recall
SEAT BELTS
1 recall
SUSPENSION
1 recall
VISIBILITY
1 recall
SEATS
1 recall
BACK OVER PREVENTION
1 recall

Other PORSCHE 911 Years

2025
2 recalls
2024
3 recalls
2023
5 recalls
2022
4 recalls
2020
2 recalls
2019
1 recall
2018
1 recall
2017
3 recalls
2016
2 recalls
2015
1 recall
2014
1 recall
2000
1 recall

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