2021 Porsche 911 Turbo S recalls

1 safety recall, 10 owner complaints. Official NHTSA data.

1Recalls
10Complaints
2Crashes & fires reported
N/ANHTSA overall rating

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2021 Porsche 911 Turbo S recall list

Air Bags recall

23V-715
October 25, 2023 · Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Problem
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2021-2023 911 Turbo S, 2022 911 Turbo, 2022-2023 911 GT3 Touring, 911 GT3, 911 Carrera 4 GTS, 2022-2024 911 Carrera GTS, 2023 911 GT3 RS, 911 Dakar, and 2024 911 Carrera T vehicles equipped with optional full bucket seats. The seat-mounted air bags may deploy unnecessarily during a crash.
Safety risk
Air bags that deploy unnecessarily can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will reprogram the air bag control unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 11, 2023. Owners may contact Porsche's customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is APB3.

2021 Porsche 911 Turbo S owner complaints

10 complaints filed with NHTSA, including 0 crashes, 2 fires, 0 injuries and 0 deaths.

Problems by component

Fuel/Propulsion System6
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility2
Seats2

Recent complaints

March 2, 2026Fuel/Propulsion System

The fuel injection problem on cylinder 2 and 4 had injector electrical faults for the last two years resulting in reduced power warning. I finally took my car to the dealer for an analysis. After their analysis here is their statement on the service invoice: "Client state check engine light comes on and vehicle will run rough - Client scan for codes and had codes P0202 & P0204. Cylinder 2 and 4 fuel injector electrical faults. After updating DME software, clearing faults and test driving, mil illuminated again. Quoted fuel injector replacement. Due to the large amount of labor required for replacement, all 6 have been quoted to circumvent a potentially bad batch and to prevent a re-visit to

October 28, 2025Fuel/Propulsion SystemFire

I started my car and about one minute later I heard an explosion from the rear of the vehicle and saw it engulfed in flames.

October 15, 2025Fuel/Propulsion System

Two separate instances of fuel line failure and fuel leak in the engine compartment. The first in March 2024 and the second in September 2025. The situations both resulted in fuel leaking on top of the hot engine components. Repair requires removal of the engine and transmission. In 2024 repair time was 9 weeks, in 2025 - 3 weeks. In the first case service was covered under warranty, the second partially covered by extended warranty. Repair costs approximately $6,000 per occasion. Leaking fuel on a hot engine clearly created an unacceptable hazard. The vehicle was serviced, and the defect confirmed, at Porsche of Fort Myers (Florida) on both occasions. Evidence of the problem was identified

June 11, 2021Equipment Adaptive/Mobility

2021 Porsche 911. Consumer writes in regards to missing computer chip for proper steering.

May 13, 2021Seats

THE SEAT BACK RELEASE ON BOTH SEATS IS VERY HARD TO PULL. ON THE DRIVERS SIDE THE STRAP BROKE FREE WHILE ATTEMPTING TO EXIT AND THE SEAT WOULD NOT RELEASE. THIS COULD BE A SAFETY DANGER IN A CRASH WHEN REAR SEAT OCCUPANTS WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO EXIT

2021 Porsche 911 Turbo S crash test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2021 Porsche 911 Turbo S 2 DR AWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated
2021 Porsche 911 Turbo S Cabriolet C AWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated

Driver aids on the tested 2021 Porsche 911 Turbo S: electronic stability control standard, forward collision warning no, lane departure warning no.

2021 Porsche 911 Turbo S recall FAQ

Does the 2021 Porsche 911 Turbo S have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2021 Porsche 911 Turbo S. The most recent, filed October 25, 2023, concerns the air bags.

What are the most common 2021 Porsche 911 Turbo S problems?

Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported area is fuel/propulsion system (6 reports), followed by equipment adaptive/mobility.

Is the 2021 Porsche 911 Turbo S safe?

NHTSA has not published an overall crash test rating for the 2021 Porsche 911 Turbo S.

How do I get a recall fixed on my 2021 Porsche 911 Turbo S?

Contact any authorized Porsche dealer. Recall repairs are free, even if you are not the original owner or the warranty has expired.

This page combines NHTSA records for: 911 Turbo S, 911 Turbo S Cabriolet.