Model year guide

2023 Porsche 911 Carrera S

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2023 Porsche 911 Carrera S is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

2023 Porsche 911 Carrera S — representative photo
Representative photo

2023 Porsche 911 Carrera S at a glance

Safety recalls1
Owner complaints3
Combined20–21 mpg

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2023 Porsche 911 Carrera S recalls 1

Seat Belts:rear/other:retractor NHTSA Campaign #24V123000 · manufacturer #ARA2 · 20/02/2024

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2023 911 Carrera T, 911 Carrera 4 GTS, 911 Carrera GTS, 911 Turbo S, 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet, 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet, 911 Carrera S, 911 Turbo S Cabriolet, 911 Carrera 4, 911 Carrera 4 GTS Cabriolet, 911 Targa 4 GTS, 911 Carrera, 911 Carrera GTS Cabriolet, 911 Carrera 4S, 911 Targa 4S, 911 Turbo, and 911 Edition 50 Years Porsche Design vehicles. The s…

Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the rear three-point belts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 11, 2024. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ARA2.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2023 Porsche 911 Carrera S common problems

The most-reported problem areas across all 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Electrical System
Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
Engine
Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.
Fuel/propulsion System
Check for fuel or battery warnings, hard starts and stalling. On a hybrid/EV, confirm charging and range behave normally.

2023 Porsche 911 Carrera S MPG & running costs

Combined20–21 mpg
City18 mpg
Highway24 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$4,000
EPA size classMinicompact Cars
TransmissionAutomatic (AM-S8) or Manual 7-spd
Forced inductionTurbocharged
Engine start-stopYes
Passenger volume70 cu ft
Cargo volume5 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$8,000 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 2 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2023 Porsche 911 Carrera S costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$20,000
Fuel only$20,000
Per mile$0.27

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2023 Porsche 911 Carrera S vehicles on record

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2023 Porsche 911 Carrera S — frequently asked questions

Does the 2023 Porsche 911 Carrera S have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2023 Porsche 911 Carrera S. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What are the most common problems with the 2023 Porsche 911 Carrera S?

Across all 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are electrical system, engine, fuel/propulsion system.

What gas mileage does the 2023 Porsche 911 Carrera S get?

The 2023 Porsche 911 Carrera S has U.S. EPA estimates of 20–21 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (2 versions).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.