Last updated: 2026-10-10

RELIABILITY SCORE: 68/100 (GOOD)

2025 Porsche 911 Reliability Report

The 2025 Porsche 911 has a good reliability standing and no owner complaints, but it has two recalls and costs more to repair than its class.

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Recalls

Complaints

Complaint Rate

0per 10,000 sold

Est. Repair Cost

$1072

Annual Fuel Cost

$3,300–$4,300

Detailed Score Breakdown

Complaint Severity70/100

Component-weighted complaints normalized by sales volume

Repair Costs40/100

Independent repair cost ratings

Recall Impact80/100

Recall count weighted by severity

Issue Diversity100/100

Breadth of reported problem categories

The Verdict

Consider

Ranks best of the seven scored years with no owner complaints so far, though two recalls apply and the record is still short.

Should You Buy the 2025 Porsche 911?

Reliability standing is good, but the case is thinner than it looks. Owners have filed no complaints, and this is the best of the 911's seven scored model years. Against other 2025 sedans, though, it rates well below average. A year this recent has had little time to collect complaints, so the clean record says less than it would for an older car.

Two federal recalls cover this year. One is for back over prevention and the other is for exterior lighting. With no owner complaints, there are no reported symptoms or mileages to describe. Repair cost is the clearer drawback. Independent repair-cost data puts the model at $1072 a year, against $739 for its class.

Ask the seller for proof that both recalls were completed. Plan for repair bills above the class norm.

See also the 2023 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

Compare 2025 Porsche 911 With

2025 Chevrolet Corvette

Reliability: 78/100

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2025 Toyota Supra

Reliability: 78/100

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2025 BMW 4 Series

Reliability: 67/100

Good

2025 Ford Mustang

Reliability: 73/100

Good

Common Problem Categories

Safety

LOW RISK

2 manufacturer recalls issued

Recall Overview

recalls on record

The 2025 Porsche 911 carries 2 recalls — a low count. Authorized dealers repair any open recall free of charge, regardless of warranty status.

NHTSA.gov →

Complaint Breakdown

per 10,000 sold

Segment avg: 2

LowAvgHigh

Very Low

Safety Incidents

Crashes

Fires

Injuries

Deaths

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

2025 Porsche 911 Recall Details

2 recalls have been issued for the 2025 Porsche 911. All recall repairs are performed free of charge at authorized dealerships.

25V8960002025-12-19

BACK OVER PREVENTION

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2019-2025 Cayenne, Cayenne E-Hybrid, 2020-2025 911, Taycan, 2024-2025 Panamera, and 2025 Panamera E-Hybrid vehicles. The rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Consequence

A rearview image that does not display properly reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the driver assistance software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 13, 2026. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ASB2. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning January 19, 2026.

25V0790002025-02-12

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2025 911 vehicles. A software error in the front-end electronics control module may result in the low beam headlights creating a glare for oncoming traffic. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Consequence

Excessive glare can decrease the visibility to oncoming drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the front-end electronics control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 1, 2025. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ASA1.

VIN History Report

Buying a used 2025 Porsche 911? Check its history first

Every 2025 Porsche 911 has a different past. A VIN check reveals hidden accidents, title problems, odometer rollbacks, and open recalls that reliability scores can't show you.

Accidents
Open Recalls
Title History
Odometer Rollback

2025 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 (Not Available)Seat Belt Pretensioners (Driver, Front Passenger)Seat Belt Load Limiters (Not Available)Adjustable Upper Belt Anchorage (Not Available)Seat Belt Reminder System (Driver, Front Passenger, 2nd row)Frontal Air Bag (Driver, Front Passenger)Head Protection (Driver, Front Passenger)Torso and/or Pelvis Protection (Driver, Front Passenger)Knee (Driver, Front Passenger)Additional Air Bags (Not Available)Meets Side Air Bag Out-of-Position Requirements (TBT)Unattended Child Reminder Direct Sensing System (Info Not Available)LATCH Locations (2nd row)Safety Power Windows (Anti-Pinch) (Standard)Safety Power Windows (Anti-Pinch) locations (Driver, Front Passenger/Roof)

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

16–21 MPG

Running cost: $4,350–$5,350/yr

Fuel + repair

14–18 city / 20–25 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 2025 EPA label cycle.

Gas trims

Trim	Drive	Trans.	City	Hwy	Comb	Fuel Cost
911 Carrera 3.0L 6-cyl	Rear-Wheel Drive	Automatic (AM-S8)	18	25	21	$3,300
911 Carrera Cabriolet 3.0L 6-cyl	Rear-Wheel Drive	Automatic (AM-S8)	18	25	21	$3,300
911 Carrera GTS 3.6L 6-cyl	Rear-Wheel Drive	Automatic (AM-S8)	17	24	20	$3,450
911 Carrera S 3.0L 6-cyl	Rear-Wheel Drive	Automatic (AM-S8)	17	24	20	$3,450
911 Carrera S Cabriolet 3.0L 6-cyl	Rear-Wheel Drive	Automatic (AM-S8)	17	24	20	$3,450
911 Carrera T 3.0L 6-cyl	Rear-Wheel Drive	Manual 6-spd	17	25	20	$3,450
911 Carrera 4 GTS 3.6L 6-cyl	All-Wheel Drive	Automatic (AM-S8)	17	23	19	$3,650
911 Carrera 4 GTS Cabriolet 3.6L 6-cyl	All-Wheel Drive	Automatic (AM-S8)	17	23	19	$3,650
911 Carrera GTS Cabriolet 3.6L 6-cyl	Rear-Wheel Drive	Automatic (AM-S8)	17	23	19	$3,650
911 Carrera T Cabriolet 3.0L 6-cyl	Rear-Wheel Drive	Manual 6-spd	17	25	19	$3,650
911 Targa 4 GTS 3.6L 6-cyl	All-Wheel Drive	Automatic (AM-S8)	17	23	19	$3,650
911 Turbo 3.7L 6-cyl	All-Wheel Drive	Automatic (AM-S8)	14	21	17	$4,050
911 Turbo Cabriolet 3.7L 6-cyl	All-Wheel Drive	Automatic (AM-S8)	14	20	16	$4,300
911 Turbo S 3.7L 6-cyl	All-Wheel Drive	Automatic (AM-S8)	14	20	16	$4,300
911 Turbo S Cabriolet 3.7L 6-cyl	All-Wheel Drive	Automatic (AM-S8)	14	20	16	$4,300

Best & Worst Porsche 911 Years

Best Porsche 911 Years to Buy

Based on reliability index score

Top Pick

Good

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(selected)	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	64/100	0	Good	1	2
2018	64/100	—	Good	1	1

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 2025 Porsche 911 reliable?

It has a good reliability standing and no owner complaints on file. That record is short, because the model year has had little time on the road. It also rates well below average against other 2025 sedans, and two recalls apply.

What are the most common problems with the 2025 Porsche 911?

No owner complaints have been filed, so there is no common problem to report yet. The only issues on record are two federal recalls, one for back over prevention and one for exterior lighting. Complaints may appear as more cars age.

Has the 2025 Porsche 911 been recalled?

Yes. Federal recall records list two recalls for this year. One covers back over prevention and the other covers exterior lighting. Ask the seller for proof that both repairs were done before you buy the car.

How much does the 2025 Porsche 911 cost to repair?

Independent repair-cost data estimates $1072 a year for the 911 across the model, compared with $739 for its class. That is a clear step above typical cars in the class, so budget for higher upkeep than average.

Is the 2025 Porsche 911 the best year for the model?

It ranks best of the seven scored years, with no owner complaints. Treat that with care, since newer years have had less time to collect complaints. Two recalls also apply to this year, so check the recall history.

Don’t buy a 2025 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 2025 Porsche 911

Of the four inputs behind this score, the 2025 Porsche 911 does best on how many systems draw complaints (100/100) 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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