Complaints over time
Complaints about the 2021 Porsche 911 Carrera S by year filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model year
2021 Porsche 911 Carrera S
Coupe, gasoline, AWD/All-Wheel Drive, built in Germany. Owner complaints on file from Sep 14, 2026 to Sep 14, 2026.
Recall campaigns covering this model year0No recall campaign lists this model year
Owner complaints1Below the median 2021 coupe
Severity index0.02021 coupes average 7.5
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Components
100% of complaints about the 2021 Porsche 911 Carrera S name back-over prevention
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
No recall campaign lists the 2021 Porsche 911 Carrera S
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 2021 Porsche 911 Carrera S
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
1 complaint on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Sep 14, 2026Failure Jan 29, 202692,000 milesColdspring, TXBack over prevention
The contact owns a 2021 Porsche 911 Carrera S. The contact stated that while in reverse(R), the back over prevention camera displayed a distorted image, and failed to properly display the location and the size of objects behind the vehicle. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V896000 (Back Over Prevention) and scheduled an appointment with the dealer to repair the vehicle. The failure mileage was approximately 92,000.
NHTSA complaint 11764081
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
437 manufacturer communications cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall; the 60 most recent are listed.
- SPTL2609 Sep 14, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Special Tools and Equipment Information for alignment machines - Q3 2026 Software Spec Update Available - No. 64-26-1 Sep 29, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Technical Information for Yellow Warning Message "Rear Axle Steering Has Failed" in Instrument Cluster: Replace Servo Motors for Rear Axle Steering - No. 96-26 Sep 24, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Symptom-based workshop manual for Noises from Front Wiper Blade - No. 92-26 Sep 24, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Technical Information for Wind Noises when Driving from the Sunroof Area - No. 91-26 Sep 24, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Technical Information for Particles/Metal Chips/Residues in Engine Oil - No. 31-26 Sep 22, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Manufacturer's Certificate for Overview of Approved Porsche C40 Engine Oils - No. 30-26 Sep 22, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Manufacturer's Certificate for Overview of Approved Porsche C20 Engine Oils - No. 29-26 Sep 22, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Manufacturer's Certificate for Overview of Approved Porsche C30 Engine Oils - No. 86-26 Sep 9, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Technical Information for Vehicle Color in Front Display/Control Panel Wrong after Replacing Central Computer (PCM) - No. 36-26 Sep 8, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Manufacturer's Certificate for Overview of Approved Porsche C40 Engine Oils - No. 12-26 Sep 1, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Technical Information for Damage to Nano Plug Contacts Due to Utilization of Incorrect Measuring Equipment - No. 43-26 Sep 1, 2026 · Warranty Program/Extension
Technical Information for Warranty Extension for Front Door Wiring Harness related to Real Top View (RTV) issues - SPTL2314a Aug 28, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Special Tools and Equipment Information for Diagnostic Equipment Standards for all USA Porsche Centers - SPTL2608 Aug 17, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Special Tools and Equipment Information for alignment machines - Q2 2026 Software Spec Update Available - GR16D8a Aug 14, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Product Knowledge for Model Type Designations - GR16D8 Aug 14, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Product Knowledge for Chassis/VIN Numbering Systems - No. 2109-3 Aug 28, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Information on Advanced Technical Information for Critical 12V Li-ion Battery Recycling - No. 11-25-4 Aug 25, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Technical Information for White Messages Regarding Driver Assistance Systems in Conjunction with Passive Fault Memory Entries in the ZFAS Control Unit - No. 75-25 Aug 14, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Technical Information for Various White Messages Regarding Driver Assistance Systems/Fault Memory Entry "C12D5FA" in the ZFAS Control Unit - No. 76-26 Aug 18, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Technical Information for Replacement Requirement for Left Door Window Pane - Change of Supplier: Using the Door Window Panes of the 911 (992PA). - No. 64-26 Aug 10, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Technical Information for Yellow Warning Message "Rear Axle Steering Has Failed" in Instrument Cluster: Replace Servo Motors for Rear Axle Steering - 74/25 Jul 25, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Belt Lock Warning on Driver Side Permanently Active / No Fault Memory Entries: Delete Airbag Control Unit Fault Memory (SY 74/25) - 18/26 Jul 23, 2026 · Warranty Program/Extension
Warranty Information: Warranty Extension for Transmission Electronics Control Unit (18/26) - 13/26 Jul 22, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Allocation of Approved Engine Oils MY 2027 (13/26) - GR13D800 Jul 21, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Parts Withdrawal - 1 Set of Brake Pads for Disk Brake - GR13D797 Jul 14, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Parts Withdrawal - Steering Column Switch - SPTL 2607a Jul 30, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
VAS 621001A Matrix Headlamp Aimer – Automatic Shipment / Maha Installation - SPTL 2607 Jul 27, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
VAS 621001A Matrix Headlamp Aimer – Automatic Shipment / Maha Installation - SPTL 2603b Jul 7, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Porsche Approved Collision Center – Acquiring Special Tools and Equipment - SPTL 2603b Jul 7, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Porsche Approved Collision Center – Acquiring Special Tools and Equipment - TSTR 2642 Aug 5, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Porsche Tester Software Update Information Software Version: 44.300.000 - TSTR 2641 Jul 21, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
PiUS Update Information Software Version: 3.2 - TSTR 2641 Jul 21, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
PiUS Update Information Software Version: 3.2 - TSTR 2640 Jul 13, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Porsche Tester Software Update Information Software Version: 44.200.051 - TSTR 2639 Jul 8, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Porsche Tester Software Update Information Software Version: 44.200.041 - TSTR 2638 Jul 8, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Porsche Tester Software Update Information Software Version: 44.200.040 - TSTR 2637 Jul 8, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Porsche Tester Software Update Information Software Version: 44.200.035 - GR13D790 Jun 23, 2026 · Other
Parts Withdrawal - Various Parts - GR13D788 Jun 18, 2026 · Other
Parts Withdrawal - Various Parts - GR12D787 Jun 18, 2026 · Other
Parts Withdrawal - Drive Shaft - TSTR2636 Jun 30, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Porsche Tester Software Update Information Software Version: 44.200.031 - TSTR2635 Jun 30, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Porsche Tester Software Update Information Software Version: 44.200.030 - TSTR2634 Jun 25, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Porsche Tester Software Update Information Software Version: 44.200.023 - TSTR2633 Jun 24, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Porsche Tester Software Update Information Software Version: 44.200.022 - TSTR2633 Jun 24, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Porsche Tester Software Update Information Software Version: 44.200.022 - TSTR2632 Jun 19, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Porsche Tester Software Update Information Software Version: 44.200.015 - TSTR2631 Jun 16, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Porsche Tester Software Update Information Software Version: 44.200.010 - TSTR2631 Jun 16, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Porsche Tester Software Update Information Software Version: 44.200.010 - TSTR2630 Jun 9, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Porsche Tester Software Update Information Software Version: 44.200.001 - SPTL2603a Jun 25, 2026 · Other
Porsche Approved Collision Center – Acquiring Special Tools and Equipment - 109/21 4407 Jun 3, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Noise Symptom – Clicking Noises from the Area of the Front Axle: Observe Specified Procedure (SY 109/21) - 03/26 9102 Jun 30, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Complaint Regarding the Camera View (Real Top View) in the PCM Central Display (03/26) - 40/26 4407 Jun 30, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Wheel Bolt Replacement Requirement - Change from Wheel Bolts with Aluminum Washers to Wheel Bolts with Steel Washers (40/26) - 20/26 Jun 25, 2026 · Other
Overview of Approved Porsche C20 Engine Oils (20/26) - 19/26 1701 Jun 25, 2026 · Other
Overview of Approved Porsche C30 Engine Oils (19/26) - 21/26 1701 Jun 25, 2026 · Other
Overview of Approved Porsche C40 Engine Oils (21/26) - 15/26 1701 Jun 25, 2026 · Other
Overview of Approved Porsche A40 Engine Oils (15/26) - 16/26 1701 Jun 25, 2026 · Other
Overview of Approved Porsche C30 Engine Oils (16/26) - 16/26 1701 Jun 25, 2026 · Other
Overview of Approved Porsche C30 Engine Oils (16/26) - 17/26 1701 Jun 25, 2026 · Other
Overview of Approved Porsche C20 Engine Oils (17/26)
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.