2020 Porsche 911 Carrera Problems & Complaints

Few complaints25% fewer complaints than a typical year of the 911 Carrera at the same age

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2020 Porsche 911 Carrera with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That is a low number of complaints for a car on sale this long. The most reported problem area is the seats (1 complaint, typically around 0 miles). 5 recalls cover this model year.

1complaints
5recalls
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
0deaths

Most common 2020 Porsche 911 Carrera problems

  • Seats~0 miles
    1100%

Share of the 1 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

Porsche 911 Carrera complaints by model year

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Owner complaints per model year, Porsche 911 Carrera. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).

Best 911 Carrera years: 2012, 2017, 2020. Compare all years →

2020 Porsche 911 Carrera recalls (5)

Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components

NHTSA recall 21V-697 · Sep 8, 2021 · 11 vehicles

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.

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.

Suspension › Rear

NHTSA recall 21V-201 · Mar 24, 2021 · 7 vehicles

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.

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.

Power train › Driveline › Differential unit

NHTSA recall 20V-381 · Jul 1, 2020 · 14 vehicles

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.

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.

Exterior lighting › Hazard flashing warning lights

NHTSA recall 19V-878 · Dec 11, 2019 · 1,928 vehicles

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.

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.

Power train › Axle hubs

NHTSA recall 19V-445 · Jun 12, 2019 · 3 vehicles

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.

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.

2020 Porsche 911 Carrera engines & fuel economy

EngineTransmissionDriveMPG city / hwy / combined
3.0L 6-cyl turbo8-speed dual-clutchRWD18 / 24 / 20

EPA ratings. Class: Subcompact car.

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2020 Porsche 911 Carrera a good car?

Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the 2020 911 Carrera rates few complaints: 25% fewer complaints than a typical year of the 911 Carrera at the same age. It is one of the best 911 Carrera years by this measure. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.

What is the most common problem with the 2020 Porsche 911 Carrera?

The seats — 1 complaint, 100% of all complaints for this model year.

How many recalls does the 2020 Porsche 911 Carrera have?

There are 5 recalls for the 2020 Porsche 911 Carrera, the most recent from September 8, 2021 (foundation components). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.

What are the best and worst years of the Porsche 911 Carrera?

The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2012, 2017 and 2020. See the full Porsche 911 Carrera years comparison.

At what mileage do 2020 Porsche 911 Carrera problems happen?

The median mileage reported in complaints is about 0 miles; 100% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.

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.