2014 Porsche 911 Carrera recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-18. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
1 safety recall, most serious first
1. Electrical system
What's wrong, in plain English: Wiring, modules, batteries. Short circuits can cause stalls or fires. 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.
What could happen: The intermittent plug may cause the passenger seat frontal and knee airbags may be deactivated. In the event of a crash necessitating airbag deployment, this may increase the risk of injury to the front passenger.
The fix: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger seat free of charge. The recall began on December 11, 2013. Owners may contact Porsche at 1-770-290-3500. Porsche's recall number is AD04.
What to do
- Check whether your car is affected: enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall covers specific VINs, not every 2014 911 CARRERA.
- Book a repair at any authorized Porsche dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 13V502000.
- The repair is free. By US law, safety recall repairs cost the owner nothing, no matter the car's age or mileage.
- Manufacturer hotline: 1-770-290-3500.
- Buying this car used? Ask the seller for proof the recall was completed, or run the VIN yourself before paying.
Official wording from NHTSA
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Summary: 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.
Consequence: The intermittent plug may cause the passenger seat frontal and knee airbags may be deactivated. In the event of a crash necessitating airbag deployment, this may increase the risk of injury to the front passenger.
Remedy: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger seat free of charge. The recall began on December 11, 2013. Owners may contact Porsche at 1-770-290-3500. Porsche's recall number is AD04.
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Useful for owners
- OBD2 code reader — see what the car's computer is reporting
- Compact car fire extinguisher
- Portable jump starter
- 2014 Porsche 911 Carrera owner's manual
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Engine (2), Electrical system (1), Fuel system (1), Visibility (wipers / glass) (1).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (3)
01/25/2018 · Engine · fire
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…
08/19/2017 · Electrical system · fire
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 REA…
04/21/2014 · Visibility (wipers / glass)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SUNLIGHT EXHIBITED AN EXCESSIVE GLARE THROUGH THE FRONT WINDSHIELD, WHICH OBSTRUCTED HIS VISION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THEY STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS FUNCTIONING AS DESIGNED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE M…