Last updated: 2026-10-10

RELIABILITY SCORE: 64/100 (GOOD)

2019 Porsche 911 Reliability Report

The 2019 Porsche 911 has a good reliability standing, but owners report early engine failure and repair costs run well above its class.

Full Breakdown Compare Models

Recalls

Complaints

Complaint Rate

2.2per 10,000 sold

Est. Repair Cost

$1072

Annual Fuel Cost

$2,750–$4,300

Detailed Score Breakdown

Complaint Severity71/100

Component-weighted complaints normalized by sales volume

Repair Costs40/100

Independent repair cost ratings

Recall Impact80/100

Recall count weighted by severity

Issue Diversity72/100

Breadth of reported problem categories

The Verdict

Consider

Among the stronger 911 years, with just two owner complaints and one recall, though early engine failure was reported and it trails other 2019 sedans.

Top Issues to Watch

POWER TRAIN (1)
ENGINE (1)

Should You Buy the 2019 Porsche 911?

Good is the standing here, and it places this year among the stronger 911 model years. Against other 2019 sedans, though, it comes in below average, so the result is not a clean sweep. The 2018 rates about the same. The 2020 rates worse.

Owners filed only two complaints, about 2.2 per 10,000 sold. The one problem with a mileage attached is engine failure, reported early, between 0 and 6,000 miles. The data gives no further detail on what failed. Federal recall records show one recall, touching suspension, equipment, and child seat areas.

Ask the seller for proof that the recall work was done, and for any engine repair paperwork. Budget for upkeep too. Independent repair-cost data puts yearly costs for the 911 at $1072, against $739 for its class. The 2018 is the closest alternative, with one complaint and one recall. The 2020 has seven recalls on file.

Compared to the 2020 Porsche 911, which scored 4 points lower. See also the 2018 Porsche 911 for an earlier comparison.

Pros

+Acceptable reliability score
+Low recall count
+Below-average complaint rate for Sedan

Cons

−Above-average repair costs for its class
−POWER TRAIN (1)
−ENGINE (1)

Compare 2019 Porsche 911 With

2019 Chevrolet Corvette

Reliability: 63/100

Good

2019 BMW 4 Series

Reliability: 55/100

Mixed

2019 Chevrolet Camaro

Reliability: 74/100

Good

2019 Ford Mustang

Reliability: 67/100

Good

Common Problem Categories

Safety

LOW RISK

1 manufacturer recall issued

Other

MODERATE

POWER TRAIN (1)
ENGINE (1)

See detailed breakdown by component ↓

Recall Overview

recall on record

The 2019 Porsche 911 carries 1 recall — a low count. Authorized dealers repair any open recall free of charge, regardless of warranty status.

NHTSA.gov →

Complaint Breakdown

2.2

per 10,000 sold

Segment avg: 19.1

LowAvgHigh

Low

Safety Incidents

Crashes

Fires

Injuries

Deaths

Data sourced from NHTSA complaint filings and manufacturer recall notices. Complaint narratives are owner-reported.

2019 Porsche 911 Recall Details

1 recall has been issued for the 2019 Porsche 911. All recall repairs are performed free of charge at authorized dealerships.

21V2010002021-03-24

SUSPENSION

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2019 Porsche 911 Speedster, 2020 Porsche 911 Carrera S Coupe, Carrera 4S Coupe, and Carrera S Cabriolet vehicles. The screw connection on the rear axle upper control arm may be loose.

Consequence

A loose connection may fail, causing driving instability and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will rework and tighten the screw connection on the rear axle upper control arm, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 21, 2021. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AMA6.

19V8750002019-12-11

EQUIPMENT, CHILD SEAT

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2014 Cayman and Cayman S, 2014-2016 911 GT3, 2016 911 GT3 RS and 911 R, 2018 911 GT3 and 911 GT2 RS and 2019 911 GT3 RS, 911 GT3, and 911 GT2 RS vehicles. The Child Restraint System (CRS) instructions within the Owner's Manual may not provide enough specificity for proper installation. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."

Consequence

Improper CRS installation increases the risk of an injury to the occupant in the event of a crash.

Remedy

Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will provide a an Owner's Manual supplement with proper CRS installation instructions, free of charge. The recall began February 7, 2020. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AKC0.

VIN History Report

Buying a used 2019 Porsche 911? Check its history first

Power train problems lead owner complaints about the 2019 Porsche 911, and 1 recall was issued for it. A VIN check shows whether this car's recall work was done, plus accident, title, and odometer history.

Accidents
Open Recalls
Title History
Odometer Rollback

2019 Porsche 911 NHTSA Safety Ratings

Crash Test Results by Configuration (expand)

Gas Powertrain

Rollover risk: 0.0%

Safety Technologies

Dynamic Head Restraints (Not Available)Head Restraint (Driver, Front Passenger)Advanced Belt Feature (Standard)Adjustable Upper Belt Anchorage (Not Available)Seat Belt Reminder System (Driver)Frontal Air Bag (Driver, Front Passenger)Head (Driver, Front Passenger)Torso (Driver, Front Passenger)Knee (Driver, Front Passenger)Additional Air Bags (Not Available)Meets Side Air Bag Out-of-Position Requirements (Info Not Available)LATCH Locations (Not Available)Safety Power Windows (Anti-Pinch) (Standard)Safety Power Windows (Anti-Pinch) locations (Driver, Front Passenger)

View full safety data on NHTSA.gov →

Porsche 911Repair Costs & Maintenance

Maintenance Rating

Based on NHTSA complaint patterns, recall severity, and publicly available cost benchmarks.

Est. Annual Maintenance

$1072

vs $739 avg for luxury midsize cars

vs $652 avg for all vehicles

Repair Frequency

0.5

unscheduled repair visits per year

Severe Repair Probability

22%

chance of a major repair

Annual Cost Comparison

911

$1072

Category Avg

$739

All Vehicles

$652

Category-level averages derived from publicly available industry reports (AAA, CarMD). Model-level estimates produced by Auto Reliability Index.

MPG & Annual Running Costs

Gas

16–25 MPG

Running cost: $3,800–$5,350/yr

Fuel + repair

13–22 city / 19–30 hwy MPG

Running cost includes EPA fuel-cost estimate and independent repair-cost data (repair cost estimated at model level). Excludes routine maintenance, depreciation, and insurance. Data as of 2019 EPA label cycle.

Gas trims

Trim	Drive	Trans.	City	Hwy	Comb	Fuel Cost
911 Carrera 3.0L 6-cyl	Rear-Wheel Drive	Automatic (AM-S7)	22	30	25	$2,750
911 Carrera 4 3.0L 6-cyl	4-Wheel Drive	Automatic (AM-S7)	22	28	24	$2,900
911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet 3.0L 6-cyl	4-Wheel Drive	Automatic (AM-S7)	21	28	24	$2,900
911 Carrera 4S 3.0L 6-cyl	4-Wheel Drive	Automatic (AM-S7)	21	28	24	$2,900
911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet 3.0L 6-cyl	4-Wheel Drive	Automatic (AM-S7)	21	28	24	$2,900
911 Carrera Cabriolet 3.0L 6-cyl	Rear-Wheel Drive	Automatic (AM-S7)	22	28	24	$2,900
911 Carrera S 3.0L 6-cyl	Rear-Wheel Drive	Automatic (AM-S7)	22	28	24	$2,900
911 Carrera S Cabriolet 3.0L 6-cyl	Rear-Wheel Drive	Automatic (AM-S7)	22	28	24	$2,900
911 Targa 4 3.0L 6-cyl	4-Wheel Drive	Automatic (AM-S7)	22	28	24	$2,900
911 Targa 4S 3.0L 6-cyl	4-Wheel Drive	Automatic (AM-S7)	21	27	24	$2,900
911 Carrera 3.0L 6-cyl	Rear-Wheel Drive	Manual 7-spd	20	29	23	$3,000
911 Carrera 4 3.0L 6-cyl	4-Wheel Drive	Manual 7-spd	20	28	23	$3,000
911 Carrera 4S 3.0L 6-cyl	4-Wheel Drive	Manual 7-spd	20	28	23	$3,000
911 Carrera Cabriolet 3.0L 6-cyl	Rear-Wheel Drive	Manual 7-spd	20	29	23	$3,000
911 Carrera GTS 3.0L 6-cyl	Rear-Wheel Drive	Automatic (AM-S7)	20	26	23	$3,000
911 Carrera S 3.0L 6-cyl	Rear-Wheel Drive	Manual 7-spd	20	29	23	$3,000
911 Carrera S Cabriolet 3.0L 6-cyl	Rear-Wheel Drive	Manual 7-spd	20	28	23	$3,000
911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet 3.0L 6-cyl	4-Wheel Drive	Manual 7-spd	19	28	22	$3,150
911 Carrera 4 GTS 3.0L 6-cyl	4-Wheel Drive	Automatic (AM-S7)	20	26	22	$3,150
911 Carrera 4 GTS Cabriolet 3.0L 6-cyl	4-Wheel Drive	Automatic (AM-S7)	20	25	22	$3,150
911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet 3.0L 6-cyl	4-Wheel Drive	Manual 7-spd	19	28	22	$3,150
911 Carrera GTS Cabriolet 3.0L 6-cyl	Rear-Wheel Drive	Automatic (AM-S7)	20	26	22	$3,150
911 Carrera T 3.0L 6-cyl	Rear-Wheel Drive	Automatic (AM-S7)	20	26	22	$3,150
911 Targa 4 3.0L 6-cyl	4-Wheel Drive	Manual 7-spd	19	28	22	$3,150
911 Targa 4 GTS 3.0L 6-cyl	4-Wheel Drive	Automatic (AM-S7)	20	26	22	$3,150
911 Targa 4S 3.0L 6-cyl	4-Wheel Drive	Manual 7-spd	19	28	22	$3,150
911 Carrera 4 GTS 3.0L 6-cyl	4-Wheel Drive	Manual 7-spd	18	26	21	$3,300
911 Carrera 4 GTS Cabriolet 3.0L 6-cyl	4-Wheel Drive	Manual 7-spd	18	26	21	$3,300
911 Carrera GTS 3.0L 6-cyl	Rear-Wheel Drive	Manual 7-spd	18	26	21	$3,300
911 Carrera GTS Cabriolet 3.0L 6-cyl	Rear-Wheel Drive	Manual 7-spd	18	26	21	$3,300
911 Targa 4 GTS 3.0L 6-cyl	4-Wheel Drive	Manual 7-spd	18	26	21	$3,300
911 Turbo 3.8L 6-cyl	All-Wheel Drive	Automatic (AM-S7)	19	24	21	$3,300
911 Turbo Cabriolet 3.8L 6-cyl	All-Wheel Drive	Automatic (AM-S7)	19	24	21	$3,300
911 Turbo S 3.8L 6-cyl	All-Wheel Drive	Automatic (AM-S7)	19	24	21	$3,300
911 Turbo S Cabriolet 3.8L 6-cyl	All-Wheel Drive	Automatic (AM-S7)	19	24	21	$3,300
911 Carrera T 3.0L 6-cyl	Rear-Wheel Drive	Manual 7-spd	16	25	19	$3,650
911 Turbo S Exclusive Cabriolet 3.8L 6-cyl	All-Wheel Drive	Automatic (AM-S7)	16	22	18	$3,850
911 GT2 RS 3.8L 6-cyl	Rear-Wheel Drive	Automatic (AM-S7)	15	21	17	$4,050
911 GT3 4.0L 6-cyl	Rear-Wheel Drive	Automatic (AM-S7)	15	20	17	$4,050
911 GT3 Touring 4.0L 6-cyl	Rear-Wheel Drive	Manual 6-spd	14	21	17	$4,050
911 GT3 4.0L 6-cyl	Rear-Wheel Drive	Manual 6-spd	13	21	16	$4,300
911 GT3 RS 4.0L 6-cyl	Rear-Wheel Drive	Automatic (AM-S7)	15	19	16	$4,300
911 Speedster 4.0L 6-cyl	Rear-Wheel Drive	Manual 6-spd	14	19	16	$4,300

Used Buying Checklist

Key things to inspect or verify before purchasing a 2019 Porsche 911.

Inspect engine for low pressure warnings during acceleration
Verify auto idle off function operates correctly at stop signs and lights
Check for any engine replacement history
Ensure temperature sensors are functioning properly

2019 Porsche 911 Common Problems by Component

2 owner complaints grouped by vehicle system.

POWER TRAIN

1 complaint

2021-01-04

COMPLETE ENGINE FAILURE WHILE DRIVING 2019 GT3RS WITH LESS THAN 6KI MILES. WHILE DRIVING ON A HILL AND ACCELERATING, RECEIVED LOW ENGINE PRESSURE WARNING AND ENGINE LOST POWER. PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA REPLACED ENTIRE MOTOR.

ENGINE

1 complaint

2021-02-11

THE CARS AUTO IDLE OFF FUNCTION THAT SAVES FUEL BY TURNING THE ENGINE OFF AT STOP SIGNS AND LIGHTS IN INOPERATIVE. I HAVE HAD IT INTO MULTIPLE DEALERS 4 TIMES SINCE 12/2020 WITH THE COMPLAINT. IN MY OPINION THERE IS A TEMPERATURE SENSOR THAT IS MALFUNCTIONING AND NOT ALLOWING THE CAR TO GO INTO THE FUEL SAVING MODE. I AM TOLD THAT THEY ARE NOT ABLE TO MAKE THIS FUNCTION WORK PROPERLY. WASN'T THE CAR CERTIFIED FOR EMISSIONS AND FUEL ECONOMY WITH THIS FUNCTION IN PLACE?

When Do 2019 Porsche 911 Problems Start?

Based on owner complaint patterns, here's when common issues tend to appear.

0–6,000 milesEngine failure

Best & Worst Porsche 911 Years

Best Porsche 911 Years to Buy

Based on reliability index score

Top Pick

Good

2019

(Current Model)

1Recalls

2Complaints

Good

2018

1Recalls

1Complaints

Good

2020

7Recalls

3Complaints

Porsche 911 Years to Avoid

No Porsche 911 years are statistical outliers in our data.

Scores stay between 58 and 68 across 7 scored model years.

See full Porsche 911 years-to-avoid analysis

Porsche 911 Reliability Score Trend

Scores 0–100. Higher is better. Current year highlighted.

Porsche 911 reliability scores by year
Year	Score	Rating
2018	64/100	Good
2019	64/100	Good
2020	60/100	Good
2021	58/100	Mixed
2022	58/100	Mixed
2023	58/100	Mixed
2025	68/100	Good

Porsche 911 Reliability Compared to Other Years

Reliability scores compared across model years
Year	Score	vs Prior Year	Rating	Recalls	Complaints
2025	68/100	+10	Good	2	0
2023	58/100	0	Mixed	6	2
2022	58/100	0	Mixed	9	16
2021	58/100	-2	Mixed	6	5
2020	60/100	-4	Good	7	3
2019(selected)	64/100	0	Good	1	2
2018	64/100	—	Good	1	1

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 2019 Porsche 911 reliable?

Yes, its reliability standing is good, and it is among the stronger 911 model years. It does come in below average against other 2019 sedans. Owners filed only two complaints, so the record is thin but mostly clean.

What are the most common problems with the 2019 Porsche 911?

Owner complaints are few, so no broad pattern shows. The one problem with a mileage given is engine failure, reported between 0 and 6,000 miles. The single federal recall covers suspension, equipment, and child seat areas.

Does the 2019 Porsche 911 have engine problems?

Owners have reported engine failure, and it showed up early, between 0 and 6,000 miles. With only two complaints on file, the data does not show how widespread it is or what caused it. Ask for any engine repair records before buying.

How much does it cost to maintain a 2019 Porsche 911?

Expect higher costs than most cars in its class. Independent repair-cost data estimates $1072 per year across the model, compared with $739 for its class. That figure covers the 911 generally, not just the 2019 model year.

Is the 2019 Porsche 911 better than the 2020?

On the data, yes. Both years have a good standing, but the 2020 rates worse than the 2019. The 2020 has three complaints and seven recalls, against two complaints and one recall for the 2019.

Don’t buy a 2019 Porsche 911 without checking its VIN first — hidden accidents, title issues, and open recalls could cost you thousands.

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How we score the 2019 Porsche 911

Of the four inputs behind this score, the 2019 Porsche 911 does best on recall impact (80/100) and worst on repair costs (40/100). Scores weight complaint severity at 35%, repair costs at 30%, recall impact at 20%, and the spread of complaints across systems at 15%, with complaint counts adjusted for US sales. Read the full methodology.

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