The contact owns a 2020 Porsche 911 Carrera. The contact stated that the driver’s and passenger’s seat release straps failed to operate as intended to allow passengers in the rear of the vehicle to enter or exit as needed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that unknown parts needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 10.
The worst 2020 Porsche 911 Carrera problems
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Recalls 5
Service brakes, hydraulic: critical fasteners
- What is wrong
- Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2020-2021 911 Carrera and Taycan vehicles. The pressure input rod connection on the brake booster may be loose and could detach.
- Risk
- A detached pressure input rod will cause the brake pedal to fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will repair or replace the brake booster as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 28, 2021. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1‑800‑767‑7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AMB9.
Recall number 21V697000 · Recall details
Suspension: rear
- What is wrong
- Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2019 Porsche 911 Speedster, 2020 Porsche 911 Carrera S Coupe, Carrera 4S Coupe, and Carrera S Cabriolet vehicles. The screw connection on the rear axle upper control arm may be loose.
- Risk
- A loose connection may fail, causing driving instability and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will rework and tighten the screw connection on the rear axle upper control arm, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 21, 2021. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1‑800‑767‑7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AMA6.
Recall number 21V201000 · Recall details
Power train: driveline: differential unit
- What is wrong
- Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2020 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Coupe vehicles. The front axle differential bracket may not have been tightened correctly. If it comes loose, the differential could potentially cause damage to surrounding components.
- Risk
- Components such as the fuel tank or drive shafts may become damaged from the loose differential. Damage to the fuel tank can result in fuel leakage, which in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will remove the front axle differential to check the screw threads, and to inspect surrounding components for any consequential damage. Depending on the inspection result, the front axle differential will be reinstalled or replaced using new screw joints torqued to the required specification. All work will be performed free of charge. The recall began August 20, 2020. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1‑800‑767‑7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ALA8.
Recall number 20V381000 · Recall details
Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights
- What is wrong
- Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2020 911 Carrera S Coupe, Cabrio, Coupe, 4 Coupe, 4S Coupe, 4 Cabrio, 4S Cabrio, and S Cabrio vehicles. Due to a software error, the hazard warning lights may not function when activated by an operator. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
- Risk
- If the hazard warning lights cannot be activated, there is an increased risk of a crash in a hazard situation.
- Remedy
- Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the control unit, 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 AKC1.
Recall number 19V878000 · Recall details
Power train: axle hubs
- What is wrong
- Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2019 911 GT2 RS and 2020 911 Carrera S Coupe vehicles. The bolts connecting the driveshaft to the wheel hub may not have been properly tightened.
- Risk
- If the driveshaft disconnects from the wheel hub, it can increase the risk of crash.
- Remedy
- Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will properly tighten the driveshaft connection to the wheel hub, free of charge. The recall began August 9, 2019. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1‑800‑767‑7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AKB2.
Recall number 19V445000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2020 Porsche 911 Carrera 552
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Technical Information for Warranty Extension for Front Door Wiring Harness related to Real Top View (RTV)...
- Warranty Information: Warranty Extension for Transmission Electronics Control Unit (18/26)
- Parts Information for Parts Withdrawal
- Parts Information for Parts Withdrawal
- Parts Information for Parts Withdrawal
- Parts Information for Parts Withdrawal
- Advanced Technical Information for Paint Thickness or Decals Affecting Corner Radar Sensor Operation
- Parts Information for Parts Withdrawal
- Technical Information for Particles/Metal Chips/Residues in Engine Oil
- Technical Information for Wind Noises when Driving from the Sunroof Area
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Questions about the 2020 Porsche 911 Carrera
Is the 2020 Porsche 911 Carrera reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2020 Porsche 911 Carrera, fewer than a typical 911 Carrera model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2020 Porsche 911 Carrera?
Seats, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 2020 Porsche 911 Carrera have?
5 recalls, covering service brakes, hydraulic, suspension and power train.
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