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At a glance
What can fail
The front passenger seat belt reminder chime may not sound when the passenger isn't buckled up, failing to meet Canadian safety requirements for audible and visual alerts.
This page covers 7 recalls and EPA fuel economy for the 2020 Porsche 911 Carrera.
20 mpg combined
11.8 L/100km
Minicompact Cars
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted.
The 2020 Porsche 911 Carrera has 7 recalls, the most serious involving several drivetrain and braking defects that can lead to loss of vehicle control, including a brake pedal that can fail completely if the brake booster's pressure rod detaches.
On the drivetrain and suspension side, improperly tightened driveshaft bolts can allow the driveshaft to separate from the wheel hub, and a loose front axle differential bracket can damage surrounding components including the fuel tank and drive shafts. A loose rear upper control arm connection can also cause the suspension to fail, leading to driving instability. These drivetrain and suspension recalls affect specific trims rather than the full model range. On the electrical side, a software error can prevent the hazard warning lights from activating, which leaves a stopped or disabled vehicle harder for other drivers to spot. Prior repair attempts did not fully resolve this hazard light issue, which is why it appears across more than one filing. The front passenger seatbelt reminder chime may also fail to sound when the seat belt is unbuckled at startup, reducing the chance a driver notices an unbelted passenger.
At a glance
What can fail
The front passenger seat belt reminder chime may not sound when the passenger isn't buckled up, failing to meet Canadian safety requirements for audible and visual alerts.
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What the fix does
Porsche will mail instructions to reprogram the instrument cluster software at an authorized dealership.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The rod connecting to the brake booster may be loose and could detach, compromising braking function.
What the fix does
Dealers will repair or replace the brake booster at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The screw connection that fastens the rear axle upper control arm may become loose, potentially affecting rear suspension stability.
What the fix does
Dealers will rework and tighten the screw connection on the rear axle upper control arm at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The front axle differential bracket may not be properly tightened, allowing the differential to loosen and potentially damage nearby components.
What the fix does
Dealers will remove and inspect the differential and surrounding parts, then reinstall or replace it with properly torqued fasteners.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The hazard warning lights may fail to turn on when switched on in certain conditions—specifically when the driver's seat belt is unbuckled, the ignition is off, and 90 seconds have passed since that state began.
What the fix does
Porsche will mail you instructions to visit a dealer, where technicians will update the control unit software.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A software error prevents the hazard warning lights from turning on when you activate them, which violates safety lighting requirements.
What the fix does
Dealers will reprogram the control unit at no cost to restore hazard warning light function.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The bolts that connect the driveshaft to the wheel hub may not have been tightened properly during manufacturing.
What the fix does
Dealers will tighten the driveshaft bolts at the wheel hub to the correct specifications at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
