2014 Porsche 911 Carrera: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2014 Porsche 911 Carrera: 1 recall, 3 owner complaints and up to 23 mpg combined.
Recalls
1 vehicle recall from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Seats, Electrical Vehicle recall #13V502000 · 2013 · 81 vehicles
What's wrong: Porsche cars north america, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain model year 2014 boxster, boxster s, cayman, cayman s and 911 carrera (s, cabriolet, s cabriolet, 4, 4s, 4 cabriolet, 4s cabriolet) vehicles manufactured September 2, 2013, through September 23, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the passenger seats May be equipped with defective wiring harnesses resulting in intermittent contact with the harness plug.
Why it matters: The intermittent plug May cause the passenger seat frontal and knee airbags May be deactivated. In the event of a crash necessitating airbag deployment, this May increase the risk of injury to the front passenger.
The fix: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger seat free of charge. The recall began on December 11, 2013.
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 2 mention a fire, 1 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Engine (2): the most common themes are stalls / loses power (2), fire / smoke (2).
- Visibility/Wiper (1): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Electrical (1): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Fuel & propulsion (1): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
The 2014 Porsche 911 Carrera has 3 owner complaints, ranking #7 of 16 911 Carrera model years for complaints (about average; the typical year has 3). Neighboring years: 2013 (3 complaints, 1 recalls).
Engines & fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.4 L 6-cyl | Automatic (AM-S7) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 20 | 28 | 23 | Premium |
| 3.4 L 6-cyl | Manual 7-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 19 | 27 | 22 | Premium |
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FAQ
Does the 2014 Porsche 911 Carrera have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 vehicle recall for the 2014 Porsche 911 Carrera. 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 2014 Porsche 911 Carrera problems?
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are engine (2), visibility/wiper (1), electrical (1).
What gas mileage does the 2014 Porsche 911 Carrera get?
EPA ratings run up to 23 mpg combined (3.4 L, Automatic (AM-S7)), across 2 engine and transmission combos.
Where can I get a 2014 Porsche 911 Carrera 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.