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2023 Porsche 911 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 4 complaints on file for the 2023 Porsche 911 — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 5 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

4

NHTSA complaints

5

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2023 compare to other 911 years?

911 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2023 highlighted15 complaints1966: 0 complaints1967: 0 complaints1969: 0 complaints1970: 0 complaints1972: 0 complaints1973: 0 complaints1974: 0 complaints1975: 0 complaints1976: 0 complaints1977: 0 complaints1978: 0 complaints1979: 0 complaints1983: 2 complaints1984: 1 complaints1987: 2 complaints1988: 1 complaints1989: 0 complaints1990: 2 complaints1991: 1 complaints1992: 2 complaints1993: 0 complaints1994: 0 complaints1995: 15 complaints1996: 9 complaints1997: 3 complaints1998: 4 complaints1999: 12 complaints2000: 7 complaints2001: 8 complaints2002: 10 complaints2003: 12 complaints2004: 10 complaints2005: 4 complaints2012: 8 complaints2013: 7 complaints2014: 5 complaints2015: 13 complaints2016: 2 complaints2017: 3 complaints2018: 1 complaints2019: 2 complaints2020: 5 complaints2021: 5 complaints2022: 11 complaints2023: 4 complaints2024: 5 complaints2025: 0 complaints
911 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2023 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2023 Porsche 911 problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Electrical System125%
Engine125%
Fuel System125%
Other125%

Does the 2023 Porsche 911 have recalls?

5 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

25V896000Driver AssistanceDecember 19, 2025 · 172,107 units

Defect

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."

Consequence

A rearview image that does not display properly reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

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.

25V078000Seat BeltsFebruary 12, 2025 · 279 units

Defect

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2023 911 vehicles. The bolts for the rear seat belt buckles may not be tightened properly.

Consequence

A loose seat belt buckle may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and tighten the rear seat belt buckle bolt, and reposition the aluminum butyl soundproofing mat as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 1, 2025. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ASA0.

24V809000Tires & WheelsOctober 28, 2024 · 2,251 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

Wheel detachment can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

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.

24V155000Visibility & WipersFebruary 28, 2024 · 8,101 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

During air bag deployment, an unsecured windshield may not support the front air bags as intended, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

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.

22V897000Body & StructureDecember 6, 2022 · 53 units

Defect

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2022-2023 911 vehicles. In the event of a crash with passenger air bag deployment, the dashboard console may break, causing the air bag to deploy improperly.

Consequence

An improper air bag deployment increases the risk of injury in a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the dashboard, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 14, 2023. Owners may contact Porsche's customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ANB7.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“Check engine lights, engine control module, erratic idle, P0089 check engine light code. Maybe unsafe to operate & stall?”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System · October 1, 2023

“Check engine lights, engine control module, erratic idle, P0089 check engine light code. Maybe unsafe to operate & stall?”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · October 1, 2023

“The center lock bolts to the wheels increase in tightness when driven even a short distance. All four of my bolts have consistently tightened to over 800 ft/lbs of torque after being installed at Porsche dealerships. The car was delivered new in Sept 2023. The first attempt to remove the bolts were…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · January 8, 2024

“Check engine lights, engine control module, erratic idle, P0089 check engine light code. Maybe unsafe to operate & stall?”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · October 1, 2023

2023 Porsche 911 — common questions

Is the 2023 Porsche 911 reliable?

The record is thin — 4 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 5 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 2023 Porsche 911 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns affecting the 2023 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.

Related

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

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.