- The problem
- Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2018 718 Boxster, Boxster S and Boxster GTS, 718 Cayman, Cayman S and Cayman GTS, 911 Carrera, Carrera T, Targa 4 GTS, Carrera 4, Carrera S, Carrera 4S, Carrera GTS, Carrera 4 GTS, Carrera Cabriolet, Carrera S Cabriolet, Carrera 4S Cabriolet, Carrera GTS Cabriolet, Carrera 4 GTS Cabriolet, Targa 4, Targa 4S, Turbo, Turbo S, Turbo S Exclusive Series, Turbo Cabriolet, Turbo S Cabriolet and GT3 vehicles. The side air bag impact sensors may not have been properly tightened to the vehicle.
- The risk
- In the event of a crash, the air bags may not deploy, increasing the risk of injury.
- The fix
- Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the air bag sensors, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 17, 2019. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AKA4.
Vehicle safety record
2018 Porsche 911 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2018 Porsche 911 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in March 2019 for the air bags.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical 911 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2018 Porsche 911 recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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No complaints about the 2018 Porsche 911 yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Porsche 911: every year compared
All 911 years2018 Porsche 911 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Porsche 911 | 0 | 1 | A | |
| 2018 Ferrari 488 GTB | 2 | 4 | C | Compare |
| 2018 McLaren 720S | 1 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 2018 Lamborghini Aventador S | 1 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 2018 Bentley Continental GT | 1 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 2018 Chevrolet Corvette | 0 | 1 | A | Compare |
| 2018 Acura NSX | 0 | 3 | F | Compare |
| 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT | 0 | 5 | C | Compare |
| 2018 Ferrari 812 | 0 | 1 | C | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2018 Porsche 911
Does the 2018 Porsche 911 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2018 Porsche 911: air bags (March 2019). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2018 Porsche 911 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2018 Porsche 911 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 84 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Porsche 911 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Porsche 911 years have the most complaints?
2007 (50), 1995 (12), 1999 (8). See every Porsche 911 year compared.
What should I do if my 2018 Porsche 911 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data