2019 Porsche 911 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 2 complaints on file for the 2019 Porsche 911 — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

NHTSA complaints

Recalls

Investigations

Crash-involved

Fires reported

Injuries

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2019 compare to other 911 years?

911 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2019 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2019 Porsche 911 problems?

Component	Complaints	Share	vs prior year
Engine	1	50%	— flat
Transmission	1	50%	— flat

Does the 2019 Porsche 911 have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

21V201000SuspensionMarch 24, 2021 · 7 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

A loose connection may fail, causing driving instability and increasing the risk of a crash.

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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“THE CARS AUTO IDLE OFF FUNCTION THAT SAVES FUEL BY TURNING THE ENGINE OFF AT STOP SIGNS AND LIGHTS IN INOPERATIVE. I HAVE HAD IT INTO MULTIPLE DEALERS 4 TIMES SINCE 12/2020 WITH THE COMPLAINT. IN MY OPINION THERE IS A TEMPERATURE SENSOR THAT IS MALFUNCTIONING AND NOT ALLOWING THE CAR TO GO INTO THE…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · February 11, 2021

“COMPLETE ENGINE FAILURE WHILE DRIVING 2019 GT3RS WITH LESS THAN 6KI MILES. WHILE DRIVING ON A HILL AND ACCELERATING, RECEIVED LOW ENGINE PRESSURE WARNING AND ENGINE LOST POWER. PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA REPLACED ENTIRE MOTOR.”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · January 4, 2021

2019 Porsche 911 — common questions

Is the 2019 Porsche 911 reliable?

The record is thin — 2 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2019 Porsche 911 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2019 Porsche 911. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Porsche 911 years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the 911 years to avoid are 2017, 2016, 2018. The cleanest record among 911 years belongs to 2025.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.

How does 2019 compare to other 911 years?

What are the most common 2019 Porsche 911 problems?

Does the 2019 Porsche 911 have recalls?

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

2019 Porsche 911 — common questions

Is the 2019 Porsche 911 reliable?

Does the 2019 Porsche 911 have recalls?

Which Porsche 911 years should you avoid?

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