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2018 Porsche 911 problems, recalls and owner complaints
What the 2018 Porsche 911 has been recalled for, how often it fails the UK MOT and what owners report, from official government data. Updated October 25, 2026.
- 1safety recall
- 2owner complaints
- 0crash reports
- 0fire reports
- 6%fail the UK MOT
2 complaints, against an average of 6 for the other 12 Porsche 911 model years.
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What goes wrong with the 2018 Porsche 911?
The components named most often in the 2 owner complaints. One complaint can name several, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
Has the 2018 Porsche 911 been recalled?
1 U.S. safety recall. Repairs are free at a franchised dealer; some are done over the air.
Equipment: Other: Owners/Service/Other Manual Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2014 Cayman and Cayman S, 2014-2016 911 GT3, 2016 911 GT3 RS and 911 R, 2018 911 GT3 and 911 GT2 RS and 2019 911 GT3 RS, 911 GT3, and 911 GT2 RS vehicles. The Child Restraint System (CRS) instructions within the Owner's Manual may not provide enough specificity for proper installation. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."
Risk: Improper CRS installation increases the risk of an injury to the occupant in the event of a crash.
Fix: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will provide a an Owner's Manual supplement with proper CRS installation instructions, free of charge. The recall began February 7, 2020. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AKC0.
Is the 2018 Porsche 911 recalled in the UK or Europe?
Recalls issued by the UK's DVSA and through the EU's Safety Gate system that cover this model and build period. European models can differ from U.S. ones, and "years estimated" means the recall gave no build dates, so confirm your own car with your registration or VIN.
UK DVSAThe screw connection of the pressure input rod of the brake booster was not carried out according to regulations
Risk: The screw connection of the pressure input rod of the brake booster may not have been tightened according to regulations.
Fix: The brake booster must be replaced or reworked depending on the vehicle type.
UK DVSAThe four wheel final drive screw joints to the transmission mount have not been tightened to correct specifications
Risk: The front four-wheel final drive transmission support mounts may not be tightened according to specifications.
Fix: The front-axle final drive will be removed and the transmission support will be secured according to specifications. If necessary the front-axle final drive and any other damaged components will be replaced.
UK DVSALoudspeaker cover may not have been installed in the door sub frame
Risk: Possible missing cover in the door sub-frame.
Fix: Inspect retrofit cover if required.
UK DVSAThe airbag sensors in the side members on the vehicle may not be screwed tightly enough
Risk: There is a possibility that the side airbag sensors are not tightened to specification.
Fix: Check both side airbag sensors and rework the fixing where necessary.
EU Safety GateA screw connection on the brake booster may be defective.This could affect the use of the service brake, increasing the risk of an accident.
Measures: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer; Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users; Date of entry into force: Unknown
EU Safety GateDue to a manufacturing error, the screw connection between the front-axle transmission and the transmission mounting may loosen.Consequently, the front-axle transmission may move beyond its installed position and damage the surrounding components, such as the drive shafts or the fuel tank, which may result in fuel leakage.Fuel leakage close to a source of ignition increases the risk of fire.
Measures: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer; Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users; Date of entry into force: Unknown
EU Safety GatePossible faulty construction of the door moulding causes the sensors of the vehicle occupant protection system to be activated incorrectly.This may result in unnecessary and unexpected deployment of the occupant protection system, increasing the risk of injury.
Measures: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer; Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users; Date of entry into force: Unknown
EU Safety GateAirbag sensors may have been inadequately installed.This may lead to reduced protection in the event of an accident in which the restraint system is activated.
Measures: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer; Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users; Date of entry into force: Unknown
EU Safety GateThere is a possibility that the passenger airbags were manufactured with faulty components.This may affect the triggering of the airbags which may result in full protection not being achieved in the event of an accident.
Measures: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer; Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users; Date of entry into force: Unknown
How often does the 2018 Porsche 911 fail its MOT?
Why they failed: the share of failed tests with at least one fault in each area (a test can fail on several). Cars first registered in 2018, tested in Great Britain in 2023; first registration is usually, but not always, the model year. Source: DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, Open Government Licence v3.0.
What do 2018 Porsche 911 owners report?
2 of the 2 complaints, the most recent for the most-reported components, as the owners wrote them. NHTSA removes names and VINs; long reports are trimmed. CarHooq has not verified individual claims.
The contact owns a 2018 Porsche 911 GT3. The contact stated that while reversing, the back over prevention system failed to display a rear-view image. After a visual inspection of the rear of the vehicle, the contact became aware that the reverse lights also failed to illuminate. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the transmission reverse switch. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 26,000.
The contact owns a 2018 Porsche Carrera. The contact stated while driving at 50MPH when the contact attempted to turn off their headlight switch on the vehicle but instead accidentally hit the ignition switch which caused the engine to shut off and the vehicle to coast on its own. The contact was able to veer to the side of the road and restart the vehicle and continue to drive to their residence. The contact concern was that headlight and ignition switch on the vehicle were so close together that its manufacturer design an error with the vehicle which could lead into an accident while driving…
2018 Porsche 911: questions owners ask
Is the 2018 Porsche 911 reliable?
NHTSA data alone cannot rate reliability, but it shows what owners reported. Owners filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Porsche 911; the most common categories were back over prevention (1, 50%), electrical system (1, 50%). There is 1 safety recall.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Porsche 911?
Across 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the categories mentioned most often are back over prevention (50% of complaints), electrical system (50% of complaints). One complaint can name several components.
Does the 2018 Porsche 911 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2018 Porsche 911; the most recent (campaign 19V875000, 2019-12-11) concerns Equipment: Other: Owners/Service/Other Manual. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Check your own 911
Counts are a starting point, not a verdict: popular models collect more complaints because more of them are on the road, and NHTSA does not verify individual reports. To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls (U.S.) or your registration at check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk (UK). Had a safety problem? Report it to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations and recalls.
Data: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation recall and complaint databases (public domain), DVSA anonymised MOT results (Open Government Licence v3.0), DVSA vehicle recalls (Open Government Licence v3.0), EU Safety Gate alerts (© European Union), retrieved October 25, 2026. Model year 2018 only; combines NHTSA's entries for 911 CARRERA, 911 CARRERA 4, 911 CARRERA 4 CABRIOLET, 911 CARRERA 4 GTS, 911 CARRERA 4 GTS CABRIOLET, 911 CARRERA 4S, 911 CARRERA 4S CABRIOLET, 911 CARRERA CABRIOLET, 911 CARRERA GTS, 911 CARRERA GTS CABRIOLET, 911 CARRERA S, 911 CARRERA S CABRIOLET, 911 GT3, 911 TARGA 4, 911 TARGA 4 GTS, 911 TARGA 4S, 911 TURBO, 911 TURBO CABRIOLET, 911 TURBO S and 911 TURBO S CABRIOLET.