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2023 Porsche 911 problems, recalls and owner complaints
What the 2023 Porsche 911 has been recalled for and what owners report, from official government data. Updated October 25, 2026.
- 3safety recalls
- 3owner complaints
- 0crash reports
- 0fire reports
- 0injuries reported
3 complaints, against an average of 5 for the other 12 Porsche 911 model years.
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What goes wrong with the 2023 Porsche 911?
The components named most often in the 3 owner complaints. One complaint can name several, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
Has the 2023 Porsche 911 been recalled?
3 U.S. safety recalls. Repairs are free at a franchised dealer; some are done over the air.
Seat Belts: Rear/Other: Retractor Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2023 911 Carrera T, 911 Carrera 4 GTS, 911 Carrera GTS, 911 Turbo S, 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet, 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet, 911 Carrera S, 911 Turbo S Cabriolet, 911 Carrera 4, 911 Carrera 4 GTS Cabriolet, 911 Targa 4 GTS, 911 Carrera, 911 Carrera GTS Cabriolet, 911 Carrera 4S, 911 Targa 4S, 911 Turbo, and 911 Edition 50 Years Porsche Design vehicles. The seat belt automatic locking retractor (ALR) may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk: An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the rear three-point belts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 11, 2024. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ARA2.
Air Bags Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2021-2023 911 Turbo S, 2022 911 Turbo, 2022-2023 911 GT3 Touring, 911 GT3, 911 Carrera 4 GTS, 2022-2024 911 Carrera GTS, 2023 911 GT3 RS, 911 Dakar, and 2024 911 Carrera T vehicles equipped with optional full bucket seats. The seat-mounted air bags may deploy unnecessarily during a crash.
Risk: Air bags that deploy unnecessarily can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will reprogram the air bag control unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 11, 2023. Owners may contact Porsche's customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is APB3.
Exterior Lighting: Brake Lights Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2022-2023 911 GT3 Touring vehicles. A software error in the rear spoiler control unit may allow both the vehicle and spoiler center high-mounted brake lights to activate simultaneously when the rear spoiler is manually deployed at speeds below 56 MPH (90 km/h). As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: Simultaneous activation of both center high-mounted brake lights may cause confusion for other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will reprogram the rear spoiler control unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 24, 2023. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is APA8.
Is the 2023 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 DVSACheck rear seat belt buckles and rework if necessary
Risk: Due to a process error in the production an aluminium butyl may have been positioned incorrectly and the screw connection of the rear left and right belt buckle was potentially not executed according to the specifications. If this is the case the correct fastening of the belt buckle cannot be guaranteed. The loosening of the rear belt buckles in the event of an accident or emergency braking cannot be ruled out. This could increase the associated risk of injury.
Fix: The positioning of the aluminium butyl mat on the left and right of the affected vehicles must be checked and depending on the test result the screw connection must be reworked.
UK DVSAARC4 Stop Use & Safety Recall - Wheel attachment with central locking
Risk: On affected vehicles the wheel attachments using the central lock may not meet the required specifications. This can lead to damage / breakage and the possibility of wheel detachment.
Fix: Check the correct functioning of the central lock wheel fastening system and replace if necessary.
UK DVSACheck front and rear windows and replace if necessary
Risk: On the affected vehicles it is possible that the front and rear window panes were not manufactured in accordance with specifications and their bonding to the body is therefore insufficient
Fix: To prevent this from happening the front and rear windows on the affected vehicles must be checked and if necessary replaced
UK DVSAOn affected vehicles the side airbag installed in bucket seats may be activated unnecessarily.
Risk: On affected vehicles the side airbag installed in bucket seats may be activated unnecessarily.
Fix: Recode the airbag control unit
EU Safety GateDue to a process defect in the production process, an aluminium butyl mat was incorrectly positioned, leading the screw connection of the…Due to a process defect in the production process, an aluminium butyl mat was incorrectly positioned, leading the screw connection of the rear left and right seatbelt buckle to malfunction. The rear belt buckles can be released in the event of an accident or sharp braking, increasing the risk of injury.
Measures: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Importer; Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users; Date of entry into force: Unknown
EU Safety GateA defect in the central locking bolt can cause the centre lock wheel fastening system to fail.This can lead the wheel fastening to come loose, resulting in the wheel's loss and vehicle's control loss. This increase the risk of accidents, injuries and material damage.
Measures: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Other; Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users; Date of entry into force: Unknown
EU Safety GateThe front and rear windows may not be properly attached.In the event of an accident, this could have a negative effect on the front airbag support and increases the risk of injury.
Measures: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Other; Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users; Date of entry into force: Unknown
EU Safety GateThe side airbags may unnecessarily deploy in the event of an accident with a minor side impact or deformation of the passenger compartment.This will increase the risk of injuries to the vehicle occupants.
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 GateThe joining of individual points on the bodywork may be faulty and cause it to be insufficiently stable, increasing the risk of injury in…The joining of individual points on the bodywork may be faulty and cause it to be insufficiently stable, increasing the risk of injury in case 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 GateThe leather of the instrument panel in the area of the passenger airbag may not be correctly bonded.In case of activation of the passenger airbag, deployment may be impeded, which may increase the risk of injury to the passenger 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
What do 2023 Porsche 911 owners report?
3 of the 3 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.
Rear camera has failed twice since the recall was performed. The recall was performed on 20 May 2026. The first failure occurred on 27 May 2026. The second on 1 July 2026.
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 nearly impossible being over tight. The car was sent to the dealership to address this issue, to no resolve; Jan 8, 2024. Porsche - South Austin stated “CHECKED AND CORRECTED WHEEL TORQUE TO FACTORY SPEC OF 444 FT. LBS. INSPECTED CENTER WHEEL LOCKS FOR DAMAGE, NONE FOUND.” The wheel bolts went…
Check engine lights, engine control module, erratic idle, P0089 check engine light code. Maybe unsafe to operate & stall?
2023 Porsche 911: questions owners ask
Is the 2023 Porsche 911 reliable?
NHTSA data alone cannot rate reliability, but it shows what owners reported. Owners filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Porsche 911; the most common categories were electrical system (2, 66.7%), engine (1, 33.3%), fuel/propulsion system (1, 33.3%). There are 3 safety recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Porsche 911?
Across 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the categories mentioned most often are electrical system (66.7% of complaints), engine (33.3% of complaints), fuel/propulsion system (33.3% of complaints). One complaint can name several components.
Does the 2023 Porsche 911 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2023 Porsche 911; the most recent (campaign 24V123000, 2024-02-20) concerns Seat Belts: Rear/Other: Retractor. 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 vehicle recalls (Open Government Licence v3.0), EU Safety Gate alerts (© European Union), retrieved October 25, 2026. Model year 2023 only; combines NHTSA's entries for 911 50 YEAR PORSCHE DESIGN EDITION, 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 CARRERA T, 911 DAKAR, 911 GT3, 911 GT3 RS, 911 GT3 TOURING PACKAGE, 911 SPORT CLASSIC II, 911 TARGA 4, 911 TARGA 4 GTS, 911 TARGA 4S, 911 TURBO, 911 TURBO CABRIOLET, 911 TURBO S and 911 TURBO S CABRIOLET.