NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 3 owner complaints for the 2014 Porsche 911 Carrera. Most complaints involve engine (2) and electrical system (1). The EPA rates it 21–23 mpg combined.
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain model year 2014 Boxster, Boxster S, Cayman, Cayman S and 911 Carrera (S, Cabriolet, S Cabriolet, 4, 4S, 4 Cabriolet, 4s Cabriolet) vehicles manufactured September 2, 2013, through September 23, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the passenger seats may be equipped with defective wiring harnesses resulting in intermittent contact with the harness plug.
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2014 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT EXITED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE ENGINE WAS ON FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE, BUT NOT UNTIL THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALLY DESTROYED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. A FIRE REPORT WAS FILED. PORSCHE WALNUT CREEK (2555 N MAIN ST, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94597, (925) 280-4900) AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 24,000. *TT *TR”
“DRIVING NORMALLY. LOSS OF POWER. MESSAGE INDICATED REDUCED ENGINE POWE OK TO DRIVE. TRIED TO PULL OVER TO SHOULDER. CAR STALLS IN MIDDLE OF HIGH TRAFFIC HIGH SPEED HIGHWAY. SMOKE APPEARED. COULD NOT GET OUT OF CAR FOR FEAR OF BEING HIT. AT SAME TIME WORRIED ABOUT BEING REAR ENDED. SMOKE THICKENS. FLAMES OUT OF ENGINE COMPARTMENT BUT I DID SEE IT. ALMOST REAR ENDED. PERSON STOPPED AND GOT ME OUT OF THE CAR. A MINUTE LATER FLAMES BUILD AND PENETRATE FIRE WALL. QUICKLY SPREAD TO INTERIOR AND THE CAR WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES. 1 MINUTE MORE IN THE CAR AND I WOULD HAVE BEEN BURNT OR DEAD. SHAMED IF I WAS REAR ENDED. DANGEROUS AND TRAUMATIC.”
Towing, payload and dimensions aren’t in the EPA or NHTSA data, so we don’t list them.
| Version | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 911 Carrera Auto (AM-S7), 6 cyl, 3.4 L · Rear-Wheel Drive | 20 | 28 | 23 | $3,450 | 386 |
| 911 Carrera 4 Auto (AM-S7), 6 cyl, 3.4 L · 4-Wheel Drive | 20 | 27 | 23 | $3,450 | 391 |
| 911 Carrera Cabriolet Auto (AM-S7), 6 cyl, 3.4 L · Rear-Wheel Drive | 20 | 28 | 23 | $3,450 | 386 |
| 911 Carrera Man 7-spd, 6 cyl, 3.4 L · Rear-Wheel Drive | 19 | 27 | 22 | $3,600 | 409 |
| 911 Carrera 4 Man 7-spd, 6 cyl, 3.4 L · 4-Wheel Drive | 19 | 27 | 22 | $3,600 | 406 |
| 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet Auto (AM-S7), 6 cyl, 3.4 L · 4-Wheel Drive | 20 | 27 | 22 | $3,600 | 399 |
| 911 Carrera 4S Auto (AM-S7), 6 cyl, 3.8 L · 4-Wheel Drive | 19 | 26 | 22 | $3,600 | 408 |
| 911 Carrera Cabriolet Man 7-spd, 6 cyl, 3.4 L · Rear-Wheel Drive | 19 | 27 | 22 | $3,600 | 406 |
| 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet Man 7-spd, 6 cyl, 3.4 L · 4-Wheel Drive | 19 | 26 | 21 | $3,800 | 416 |
| 911 Carrera 4S Man 7-spd, 6 cyl, 3.8 L · 4-Wheel Drive | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,800 | 419 |
| 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet Auto (AM-S7), 6 cyl, 3.8 L · 4-Wheel Drive | 19 | 26 | 21 | $3,800 | 419 |
| 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet Man 7-spd, 6 cyl, 3.8 L · 4-Wheel Drive | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,800 | 424 |
| Item | Miles | Time | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine oil & filter | 5,000–10,000 mi | 6–12 months | Follow the oil-life monitor if fitted |
| Tire rotation | 5,000–7,500 mi | Every oil change | Check pressure monthly |
| Engine air filter | 15,000–30,000 mi | 1–2 years | Sooner in dusty areas |
| Cabin air filter | 15,000–25,000 mi | 1–2 years | |
| Brake fluid | — | 2–3 years | Absorbs moisture over time |
| Coolant | 60,000–100,000 mi | 5–10 years | Long-life coolants last longer |
| Spark plugs | 60,000–100,000 mi | — | Iridium/platinum plugs at the long end |
| 12V battery | — | 3–5 years | Heat shortens battery life |
1 safety recall as of Oct 30, 2026, according to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at a dealer. Check your VIN to see whether your car is included and whether the repair was done.
Owners filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. The most-cited components are engine (2), electrical system (1), fuel/propulsion system (1). Complaints are unverified owner reports and aren't adjusted for how many cars were sold.
The EPA rates the 2014 Porsche 911 Carrera at 21–23 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain (12 versions rated).