2025 Porsche 911: Problems & Reliability
BEST2025 Porsche 911: BEST — 0 owner complaints.
The Porsche 911 isn't scored by the verdict engine yet, so the 2025 is ranked on volume — owner complaints plus a quarter weight for service bulletins. It ranks 11th of 12 model years from 2015 to 2026, one of the two lightest records among years at least a year old.
Sources: NHTSA owner complaints (ODI), recall campaigns and manufacturer service bulletins, CarWhere verified buyer prices · Model years 2015–2026 compared · Updated 2026-11-07 · By CarWhere Research · Methodology
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NHTSA complaints
12
Model years compared
257
Service bulletins
2
Recall campaigns
2025 Porsche 911 recalls
2 recall campaigns on federal record for the 2025, reported between Feb 12, 2025 and Dec 19, 2025.
2025 Porsche 911 service bulletins
The manufacturer has filed 257 technical service bulletins with NHTSA for the 2025 — fewer than the 475 of the median 911 year from 2015 to 2026. Coded bulletins most often cover electrical system (97), engine (50), powertrain / transmission (19). Bulletins are repair instructions for dealer technicians, not recalls.
The 2025 vs. the year before and after
From the 2024 to the 2025, owner complaints stayed at zero. The 2026 that followed went from none to 2, so the 2025 is the cleaner of the two by count. The 2026 is still new, so its count will keep growing.
| Model year | Verdict | Complaints | Bulletins | Recalls | Avg. buyer-paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 911 | BEST | 0 | 363 | 4 | — |
| 2025 (this page) | BEST | 0 | 257 | 2 | — |
| 2026 911 | — | 2 | 159 | 0 | — |
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Nearby 911 years with a better rating: 2024.
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FAQ
Is the 2025 Porsche 911 reliable?
2025 Porsche 911: BEST — 0 owner complaints. The Porsche 911 isn't scored by the verdict engine yet, so the 2025 is ranked on volume — owner complaints plus a quarter weight for service bulletins. It ranks 11th of 12 model years from 2015 to 2026, one of the two lightest records among years at least a year old.
What are the most common 2025 Porsche 911 problems?
Owner complaints for the 2025 Porsche 911 aren't concentrated in one component; 257 manufacturer service bulletins are on file for this model year.
How many recalls does the 2025 Porsche 911 have?
2 recall campaigns on federal record for the 2025 Porsche 911, most recently 25V896000 (Dec 19, 2025, backup camera / back-over prevention); 25V079000 (Feb 12, 2025, exterior lighting). Recall completion is VIN-specific, so check the exact car.
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Sources & method
Complaint, recall and service-bulletin counts for the 2025 Porsche 911 come from NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation; the model is ranked on complaint and bulletin volume until the verdict engine scores it. Complaints are owner allegations, not verified defects. Full methodology.