Complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | vs. typical* | Recalls | Top problem | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 | — | 2 | Steering | Few |
* Complaints compared with the median 911 Carrera S year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.
Most common Porsche 911 Carrera S problems
Latest Porsche 911 Carrera S recalls
Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Porsche is recalling certain model year 2012 911 carrera s vehicles manufactured from October 26, 2011, through January 24, 2012. Interference between a coolant line and a fuel line May cause the fuel line to become disconnected at the quick connector.
Remedy: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel line with a new fuel line, free of charge. The safety recall began on April 26, 2012. Owners May contact Porsche at 1-800-767-7243.
Seat belts
Porsche is recalling certain model year 2011 911 speedster and 911 gts rs 4.0; and model year 2012 boxster (including s and spyder); cayman (including s and r); 911 carrera (including s, gts, 4, 4s, and 4 gts); 911 targa 4 and targa 4s; and 911 turbo and turbo s models manufactured from May 31, 2011, through June 10, 2011.
Remedy: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat belt anchors and, if necessary, replace the seat belt. The repairs will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on September 2, 2011.
Frequently asked questions
What years of the Porsche 911 Carrera S should you avoid?
None of the Porsche 911 Carrera S years has an unusually high number of complaints compared with the others at the same age.
What are the most common Porsche 911 Carrera S problems?
Across all years, owners report the most problems with the steering (1) and suspension (1). Steering complaints peak in the 2012 model year.
How many recalls has the Porsche 911 Carrera S had?
2 recalls across 2012. The model year with the most is 2012.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.