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2020 Porsche 911 Carrera S: Recalls, Problems & MPG

Here are the deets on the 2020 Porsche 911 Carrera S: 1 recall, 1 owner complaint and up to 20 mpg combined.

1vehicle recalls
1owner complaints
0mention a crash
20best combined mpg
2020 Porsche 911 Carrera S
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Recalls

1 vehicle recall from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.

Body & structure Vehicle recall #23V313000 · 2023 · 3 vehicles

What's wrong: Porsche cars north america, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2020 911 carrera s, 2021 taycan turbo, and 2022 911 carrera vehicles. Due to a process error in the car body production line, various welds May be missing from the vehicle body.

Why it matters: In the event of a crash, incomplete body welding May not provide adequate protection to occupants, increasing the risk of injury.

The fix: Dealers will inspect and repair the welds, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 30, 2023.

Most-reported problems

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 0 mention a fire, 0 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.

Fuel & propulsion1

What owners describe

The 2020 Porsche 911 Carrera S has 1 owner complaints, ranking #4 of 7 911 Carrera S model years for complaints (about average; the typical year has 1). Neighboring years: 2021 (1 complaints, 0 recalls).

Engines & fuel economy (EPA)

EngineTransmissionDriveCityHwyComb.Fuel
3.0 L 6-cyl turboAutomatic (AM-S8)Rear-Wheel Drive182420Premium
3.0 L 6-cyl turboManual 7-spdRear-Wheel Drive172520Premium

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FAQ

Does the 2020 Porsche 911 Carrera S have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 vehicle recall for the 2020 Porsche 911 Carrera S. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common 2020 Porsche 911 Carrera S problems?

Owners have filed 1 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are fuel & propulsion (1).

What gas mileage does the 2020 Porsche 911 Carrera S get?

EPA ratings run up to 20 mpg combined (3.0 L, Automatic (AM-S8)), across 2 engine and transmission combos.

Where can I get a 2020 Porsche 911 Carrera S repair manual?

eManualOnline sells downloadable manuals, Mitchell 1 DIY and ALLDATAdiy sell online access to factory repair data, and Haynes sells printed guides and online access. Pick a download if you want to keep it, or a subscription for wiring diagrams and TSBs.

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