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NHTSA has 1 owner complaint and no recalls on file for the 2026 911[1][2]. EPA combined mpg runs from 15 to 21 depending on the version[3][4].

1owner complaints[1]
15–21MPG combined (EPA)[3]

Reported problems

NHTSA lists 1 complaint for the 2026 911[1]. It reports no crash, fire, injury or death[1]. The complaint names the power train group[5].

In that single complaint[5], an owner describes a clutch hydraulic line coming loose from the slave cylinder on a manual GT3 Touring. Fluid was lost, parts from the cylinder damaged the starter, and the car could not be driven. The owner says a clip on the line was left open at the factory[5]. This is an unverified report from a single owner. One complaint does not show a pattern, and it does not tell you how likely this is on other cars.

Recalls

NHTSA shows 0 recalls for the 2026 911[2]. That can change if a safety issue is found later, so check the VIN on NHTSA's recall page before you buy.

Fuel economy

EPA ratings depend on the version. The 911 Carrera gets 18 city, 25 highway and 21 combined mpg, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,900[3]. The Carrera S and the Carrera 4S are rated 20 combined[6][7]. The Turbo S is rated 18 combined[8]. The GT3 and GT3 Touring are rated 15 combined, with an estimated $5,500 a year[4][9][10][11].

All of these use premium fuel[3][4]. EPA's cost figure uses its current fuel price assumptions[3].

Version Combined mpg Annual fuel cost
Carrera[3] 21 $3,900
Carrera S[6] 20 $4,100
Carrera 4 GTS[12] 19 $4,350
Turbo S[8] 18 $4,550
GT3[4] 15 $5,500

Engine and size

EPA lists 388 to 473 hp for the 3.0L six-cylinder, depending on version[13]. The 3.6L six-cylinder is rated 478 hp[14]. The GT3 versions use a 4.0L six-cylinder in the EPA fuel economy listings[4].

Dimensions below are Canadian-market specifications and can differ slightly from US cars[15]. The Carrera coupe is 178 in long, 73 in wide and 51 in tall, with a 96 in wheelbase[15]. Curb weight varies with body and drive layout.

Variant Curb weight
Carrera coupe[15] 3,318 lb
Carrera cabriolet[16] 3,472 lb
Carrera 4 coupe[17] 3,428 lb
Carrera 4S cabriolet[18] 3,640 lb

How 2026 compares with other years

1995: 13 complaints, 1 recalls19951996: 7 complaints, 4 recalls1997: 4 complaints, 1 recalls1998: 2 complaints, 1 recalls19981999: 21 complaints, 1 recalls2000: 10 complaints, 1 recalls2001: 31 complaints, 2 recalls20012002: 27 complaints, 2 recalls2007: 47 complaints, 0 recalls2008: 3 complaints, 1 recalls20082009: 1 complaints, 0 recalls2010: 3 complaints, 2 recalls2011: 2 complaints, 2 recalls20112012: 6 complaints, 3 recalls2013: 10 complaints, 1 recalls2014: 6 complaints, 4 recalls20142015: 8 complaints, 2 recalls2016: 2 complaints, 3 recalls2017: 6 complaints, 5 recalls20172018: 2 complaints, 2 recalls2019: 2 complaints, 3 recalls2020: 7 complaints, 8 recalls20202021: 6 complaints, 8 recalls2022: 10 complaints, 8 recalls2023: 3 complaints, 8 recalls20232024: 7 complaints, 5 recalls2025: 1 complaints, 2 recalls2026: 1 complaints, 0 recalls12026
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for each 911 model year. The 2026 is highlighted[2].
Show the numbers
Model yearComplaintsRecalls
1995131
199674
199741
199821
1999211
2000101
2001312
2002272
2007470
200831
200910
201032
201122
201263
2013101
201464
201582
201623
201765
201822
201923
202078
202168
2022108
202338
202475
202512
202610

The 2026 model year has 1 complaint and 0 recalls on file[2]. The 2009 and 2025 model years also have 1 complaint each[2]. Only 2007, 2009 and 2026 have 0 recalls[2]. By contrast, 2007 has 47 complaints, the most of any year, and 2020 through 2023 each have 8 recalls[2].

These counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and a newer year has had less time to collect reports. Use them as a rough guide only.

Should you buy a 2026 911?

The federal record for the 2026 911 is quiet so far, with 1 complaint and no recalls[1][2]. That is a short record, not proof of trouble-free ownership. The one complaint is worth knowing about if you are looking at a manual GT3 Touring, but it is a single unverified report[5]. Pick the version with fuel costs in mind, since the estimate runs from $3,900 to $5,500 a year[3][4]. Check the VIN for recalls before you sign.

Frequently asked questions

What are the problems with the 2026 Porsche 911?
NHTSA has 1 owner complaint on file, about the power train, with no crashes, fires or injuries reported[1][5].
Does the 2026 Porsche 911 have any recalls?
NHTSA lists 0 recalls for the 2026 model year[2].
What is the gas mileage of the 2026 Porsche 911?
The Carrera is rated 18 city, 25 highway and 21 combined mpg[3]. The GT3 is rated 15 combined[4].
How much horsepower does the 2026 Porsche 911 have?
EPA lists 388 to 473 hp for the 3.0L engine and 478 hp for the 3.6L engine[13][14].

Facts and sources

  1. NHTSA has 1 owner complaints on file for the 2026 Porsche 911 (0 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 0 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
  2. Owner complaints and recalls for every Porsche 911 model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
  3. EPA rating for 911 Carrera, 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, Automatic (AM-S8), Premium, Rear-Wheel Drive: 18 city / 25 highway / 21 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,900. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  4. EPA rating for 911 GT3, 4.0L 6-cyl, Automatic (AM-S7), Premium, Rear-Wheel Drive: 14 city / 17 highway / 15 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $5,500. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  5. 1 complaints name the power train component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  6. EPA rating for 911 Carrera S, 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, Automatic (AM-S8), Premium, Rear-Wheel Drive: 17 city / 24 highway / 20 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $4,100. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  7. EPA rating for 911 Carrera 4S, 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, Automatic (AM-S8), Premium, All-Wheel Drive: 17 city / 24 highway / 20 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $4,100. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  8. EPA rating for 911 Turbo S, 3.6L 6-cyl turbo, Automatic (AM-S8), Premium, All-Wheel Drive: 15 city / 22 highway / 18 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $4,550. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  9. EPA rating for 911 GT3, 4.0L 6-cyl, Manual 6-spd, Premium, Rear-Wheel Drive: 13 city / 18 highway / 15 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $5,500. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  10. EPA rating for 911 GT3 Touring, 4.0L 6-cyl, Automatic (AM-S7), Premium, Rear-Wheel Drive: 14 city / 18 highway / 15 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $5,500. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  11. EPA rating for 911 GT3 Touring, 4.0L 6-cyl, Manual 6-spd, Premium, Rear-Wheel Drive: 13 city / 18 highway / 15 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $5,500. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  12. EPA rating for 911 Carrera 4 GTS, 3.6L 6-cyl turbo, Automatic (AM-S8), Premium, All-Wheel Drive: 17 city / 23 highway / 19 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $4,350. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  13. EPA Test Car List, 2026 Porsche 911 with 3.0L 6-cylinder: rated 388 to 473 hp depending on version. www.epa.gov
  14. EPA Test Car List, 2026 Porsche 911 with 3.6L 6-cylinder: rated 478 hp. www.epa.gov
  15. Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, 911 CARRERA 2DR COUPE: length 178 in, width 73 in, height 51 in, wheelbase 96 in, curb weight 3,318 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
  16. Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, 911 CARRERA 2DR CABRIOLET: length 178 in, width 73 in, height 51 in, wheelbase 96 in, curb weight 3,472 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
  17. Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, 911 CARRERA 4 2DR COUPE: length 178 in, width 73 in, height 51 in, wheelbase 96 in, curb weight 3,428 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
  18. Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, 911 CARRERA 4S 2DR CABRIOLET: length 178 in, width 73 in, height 51 in, wheelbase 96 in, curb weight 3,640 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov

Complaints submitted to NHTSA by owners; unverified reports, one complaint can name several components. Complaint counts are not normalized by sales; compare years of the same model, not different models. EPA annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not the price when the car was new. Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles. Dimensions are Canadian-market specifications and can differ slightly from US models.