AI Damage2025 Porsche 911: common problems
The maker issued 333 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 333
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 3 L · petrol · turbo · 6 cyl
- 3.6 L · petrol · turbo · 6 cyl
- 3.7 L · petrol · turbo · 6 cyl
- dual-clutch (DCT), 8-speed
- manual, 6-speed
Drive: RWD, AWD
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 106 |
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 73 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 28 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 26 |
| Wheels | 0 | 0 | 25 |
| Visibility | 0 | 0 | 19 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Suspension | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| Lane departure | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Backover prevention | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Exterior lighting | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Comparison
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- Special Tools and Equipment Information for alignment machines - Q3 2026 Software Spec Update Available
- Porsche intranet posting for Campaign WSM5 – Replacing engine data sticker (VECI)
- Technical Information for Campaign WSM5 – Replacing engine data sticker (VECI)
- Technical Information for Yellow Warning Message "Rear Axle Steering Has Failed" in Instrument Cluster
Replace Servo Motors for Rear Axle Steering
- Symptom-based workshop manual for Noises from Front Wiper Blade
- Technical Information for Wind Noises when Driving from the Sunroof Area
- Technical Information for Particles/Metal Chips/Residues in Engine Oil
- Symptom-based workshop manual for High-Pitched “Whining” and Whistling Noises in Partial Load Operation…
Symptom-based workshop manual for High-Pitched “Whining” and Whistling Noises in Partial Load Operation from the Engine Area. Note that this bulletin only covers 911 Turbo S with the t-hybrid system.
- Symptom-based workshop manual for High-Pitched “Whining” and Whistling Noises in Partial Load Operation…
Symptom-based workshop manual for High-Pitched “Whining” and Whistling Noises in Partial Load Operation from the Engine Area. Note that this bulletin covers only 911 GTS t-hybrid models.
- Manufacturer's Certificate for Overview of Approved Porsche C40 Engine Oils
- Manufacturer's Certificate for Overview of Approved Porsche C20 Engine Oils
- Manufacturer's Certificate for Overview of Approved Porsche C30 Engine Oils
NHTSA lists 333 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2025 Porsche 911?
There are no owner complaints in the NHTSA data for this year; the data comes from 333 manufacturer service bulletins.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2025 Porsche 911?
NHTSA lists 333 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2025 Porsche 911 from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2025 models
Read also
Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.